Join us at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center to enjoy Chris Thile! Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Chris Thile is a founding member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. He’s collaborated with icons from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. Thile’s latest ventures include the acclaimed Nickel Creek album Celebrants, his bold orchestral song cycle ATTENTION! (a narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra), and the new Audible variety show “The Energy Curfew Music Hour.”

Cal Poly Arts Presents: Chris Thile
Saturday, February 28, 8 am – 5 pm 2026
Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo CA 93405