Free concerts at the Carmel Valley Library
Enjoy a range of wonderful musicians and performers at the Family Music Series. These free concerts are open to all and a great neighborhood outing!
For the evening concerts, we recommend that families with young children bring a quiet activity to occupy their child and sit close to an aisle in case you need to take your child out of the room during the concert.
A variety of concerts
One-hour long concerts in a variety of musical genres.
Upcoming concerts
- Peter Pupping & Fred Benedetti
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This free, one-hour concert features two of San Diego’s most accomplished musicians. Peter Pupping, founder and director of the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, brings his eclectic mastery of classical, jazz, world music, rock and pop, honed through studies with members of the legendary Los Romeros Guitar Quartet.
Fred Benedetti, emeritus professor at Grossmont College and 2023 San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee, studied with Maestro Andrés Segovia and has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Luciano Pavarotti, and Dave Brubeck, appearing on over 150 recordings.
Donations are gratefully accepted to support future cultural events.
For more information on the concert series, artist booking, and how to get on the email list, please contact:
Dr. Elena Yarritu
Artistic Director
cvlconcerts@gmail.com
Friends of the Carmel Valley Library 