Pageant of the Masters Brings Art's Greatest to Life With 2026 Production 'The Greatest of All Time'

An Unforgettable Tribute to the G.O.A.T.s of Art History July 9 - Sept. 4, 2026

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 4, 2025 / In today's culture, the term "G.O.A.T." - greatest of all time - is everywhere, from sports to entertainment. For the 2026 Pageant of the Masters, the question is: Who are the G.O.A.T.s of art? The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach proudly announces the 2026 Pageant of the Masters theme, "The Greatest of All Time," will celebrate the artists, innovators, and masterpieces that have defined the history of art. Running nightly from July 9 through Sept. 4, 2026, next summer's Pageant will invite audiences on a global journey through the timeless works and legendary creators to discover for themselves who truly deserves the title "G.O.A.T." in a show filled with surprises, spectacle, and magic. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.foapom.com or by phone at (800) 487-3378.

Masterpieces won't just hang on walls - they'll come alive in breathtaking tableaux vivants, blending art, music, and theatrical illusion. Audiences can expect a high-energy experience that celebrates not only the genius of the artists, but also the enduring power of their work to move and inspire.

"Do I really think the history of art has one artwork that can be considered the greatest of all time? No!" laughed longtime Pageant Director, Diane Challis Davy. "But that's exactly what makes this show so exciting. We've taken on the challenge of finding 40 works that could each make their case for being one of the greatest: whether for their technique, their influence or their power to move us centuries later."

The 2026 Pageant will feature legendary works from Michelangelo, Diego Velázquez, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and Norman Rockwell. "My personal favorites are John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer," Davy added, "but works from around the world will also be given their due."

Presented under the stars in the Pageant's 2,600-seat Irvine Bowl amphitheater, real people will step into the spotlight, perfectly posing as their counterparts in larger-than-life works of art. Each living picture will unfold with the Pageant's signature fusion of stage magic, original music performed by a live orchestra, and captivating narration.

Challis Davy concluded, "I like to think that's also what we do here at the Pageant. Just as the Festival supports art in our community, I hope to see this year's Pageant encouraging everyone's greater appreciation for art."

The 2026 Pageant of the Masters production "The Greatest of All Time" will run nightly from July 9 through Sept. 4, 2026. Early ticket purchase is recommended, the Pageant is highly sought after and draws art enthusiasts from around the world. For updates, follow the Festival on social media @FestivalPageant and visit www.foapom.com.

SOURCE: Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach