The L.A. Gay Men’s Chorus will return to the Saban Theatre and embark on a world tour in the 2025-26 season. (photo courtesy of L.A. Gay Men’s Chorus)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles announced on the 2025-26 season, now in its 47th year. Music director and conductor Ernest H. Harrison leads nearly 200 chorus members in “A Season of Celebration” not to be missed. The season opens with Los Angeles’ favorite holiday tradition featuring “Holiday Legends” in December, followed by a celebration of R&B, Motown and gospel with “And the Beat Goes On” in March 2026, and culminates with GMCLA’s signature Pride concert and annual gala, “Declarations of Independence,” a special celebration of national and individual freedom and pride. All concerts will be held at the Saban Theatre.

Following this Season of Celebration in Los Angeles, GMCLA will embark on a European tour in late July through early August. The chorus is one of five ensembles from around the globe invited to perform at events during World Pride, hosted for the first time in Amsterdam, including a concert at the famed Concertgebouw. After the landmark week, GMCLA will continue to London for several performances at the Actors’ Church in historic Covent Garden.

“There’s much to celebrate this season – our return to the Saban; three wonderfully diverse and exciting programs beginning with Los Angeles’ favorite holiday event, followed by some of the most beloved and original American music ever written and concluding with a celebration of freedom and independence presented as only GMCLA can,” said executive director and producer Lou Spisto. “We haven’t been overseas in 20 years, so this 10-day tour gives our extended southern California family yet another reason to take pride in GMCLA, and perhaps more importantly, as we mark our independence, we think it’s essential to share our music and message with a global community of artists, friends and fans.”

The Saban Theatre is located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. For tickets and information, visit gmcla.org.