Redlands Theatre Festival rehearses for 53rd season. (Photo Courtesy Jamison Daniels) (R) Mary Poppins delighted the audience at the Redlands Bowl Tuesday night during the public dress rehearsal. (Photo credit: Thomas Jackson)
Two of Redlands’ most cherished summer traditions return Friday, June 20, offering, family-friendly entertainment under the stars. Whether you prefer live theater or orchestral music, broadway classic or comedy satire, both venues offer an array of shows.
Redlands Theatre Festival
The Redlands Theatre Festival opens its 53rd season at Prospect Park with five rotating productions, including three musicals, a classic comedy, and a one-night-only concert.
Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 2.
Just down the hill, the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival returns June 20 with a tribute to Whitney Houston.
The 2025 concert lineup features 20 world-class performances on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Redlands Bowl, with additional shows on select dates. Audiences can expect a mix of tribute acts, patriotic pops, ballet, mariachi, swing and Broadway classics.
Performances begin at 8 p.m., and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Seating is first-come, first-served, and a free-will offering is collected at intermission. Patron are welcome to sit in the amphitheater bench seating or bring lawn chairs and blankets for the surrounding grassy areas.
Admission is always free, with no tickets required.
Siw Heede
Community Forward Redlands
