Poway Center for the Performing Arts
In 1965, the world lived under a shadow — the threat of nuclear war, the iron grip of governments. But in the midst of fear, a different kind of revolution was born. It wasn’t fought with weapons — it was fought with songs. With electric guitars, pounding drums, and voices that refused to be silenced. A new generation unleashed a revolution of the human spirit. The music of 1965: It wasn’t just the soundtrack of a movement — it was the movement.
The music and epic social change of 1965 was a defining year for Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, James Brown, and John Coltrane.
50 years ago, the friendly rivalry between musicians turned 1965 into the most ground-breaking year in music history ever. It was the year rock and roll evolved into the premier art form of its time and accelerated the drive for personal freedom throughout the Western world.
The feedback loop between the artists and their times ignited an unprecedented explosion of creativity. The Beatles made their first artistic statement with Rubber Soul and performed at Shea Stadium, the first rock concert to be held in a major American stadium. Bob Dylan released “Like a Rolling Stone”—the quintessential anthem of the year—and went electric at the Newport Folk Festival. The Rolling Stones’ hit song “Satisfaction” catapulted the band to worldwide success. Fashion designer Mary Quant raised the hemlines of her skirts to above the knee, introducing the iconic miniskirt.
This was not only the year of rock, but new genres such as funk and psychedelia were born. Soul music became a prime force of desegregation as Motown crossed out of the R&B charts on to the top of the Billboard Top 100. Country music reached new heights with Nashville and the Bakersfield sound and competition between musicians coincided with seismic cultural shifts wrought by the Civil Rights Movement, psychedelics, and Vietnam.
Event Dates
- Friday March 13th, 2026 - 7:30pm
- Saturday March 14th, 2026 - 4:00pm
Ticket Prices
- $78/70/64 Adults
- $68/61/56 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21)
- $44/40/37 Half Price Youth (12 and under)
PLEASE NOTE:
A $9 handling and facilities restoration fee is included in the ticket price.
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