The nomination results are in! Final voting for SF Classical Voice's 2026 Audience Choice Awards is now open.
You nominated your favorite performers, performances, venues, and festivals from the 2025–2026 season (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026) — and the response was remarkable. Now the nominations are tallied, and it's time to choose the winners.
Check out the finalists and cast your votes:
Vote in the final poll for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Vote in the final poll for Los Angeles.
Voting closes Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
This is your opportunity to celebrate the artists and organizations that made this season extraordinary. Whether it was a transcendent solo recital, a bold new production, or a festival that brought the community together, your vote helps recognize excellence in our thriving classical music scene.
Winners will be announced in a special feature on August 25.
To learn more about SFCV's Audience Choice poll, read last year's coverage for the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Thank you for making your voice heard and supporting our remarkable music community!
