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Candlelight+Processional
Candlelight Processional
Thu, Dec 25th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST
Candlelight+Processional

Joel Smallbone, narrator

5:00p performance

Candlelight Processional retells the stirring story of Christmas with a special celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. The event is a terrif0ic way to get in the Christmas spirit and to share the magic of the season with your family and friends.

Candlelight Processional


Candlelight+Processional
Candlelight Processional
Fri, Dec 26th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST
Candlelight+Processional

Joel Smallbone, narrator

5:00p performance

Candlelight Processional retells the stirring story of Christmas with a special celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. The event is a terrif0ic way to get in the Christmas spirit and to share the magic of the season with your family and friends.

Candlelight Processional


New+Year%27s+Eve%3A+A+Viennese+Celebration
New Year's Eve: A Viennese Celebration
Wed, Dec 31st, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST
New+Year%27s+Eve%3A+A+Viennese+Celebration

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Laura Corina Sanders - soprano

Toast the end of 2025 with a nod to the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day performances and a glass of bubbly. Maestro Chris Confessore will take the podium to lead the ASO in a selection of Strauss family favorites and more!

New Year's Eve: A Viennese Celebration


South+Pacific%3A+In+Concert
South Pacific: In Concert
Fri, Jan 16th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST
Sat, Jan 17th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST
South+Pacific%3A+In+Concert

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

A concert performance of the classic play of an island paradise during the Second World War. Two Americans – a wide-eyed nurse and a promising young lieutenant – discover love and confront their own prejudices.

South Pacific: In Concert


Mozart+Meets+Rossini
Mozart Meets Rossini
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST
Mozart+Meets+Rossini

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Gioachino Rossini - Overture to "The Italian Girl in Algiers"

Max Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor - Siwoo Kim - violin

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 40

Mozart Meets Rossini


The+Great+Orchestra+Experiment
The Great Orchestra Experiment
Tue, Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am EST
Tue, Feb 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST
Wed, Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am EST
Wed, Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST
The+Great+Orchestra+Experiment

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Candace Neal - host

Eliza Healy - mezzo-soprano

Sean Stork - baritone

Where Science Meets the Symphony

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Chris Confessore join Dr. Susie Sonata in this engaging, full STEAM ahead Great Orchestra Experiment!

This interactive concert is sure to engage all the senses as students experience the orchestra through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math! Written by Candace Neal Pappas, come celebrate “The Great Orchestra Experiment- Where Science Meets the Symphony!”


Academy+Award+Winners
Academy Award Winners
Thu, Feb 12th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST
Academy+Award+Winners

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

An evening of musical highlights from some of the most memorable Academy Award-winning films of all time! Who knows, your vote might play a part in the evening! Program to include: Maurice Jarre’s Lawrence of Arabia, John Williams’ E.T. the Extra-terrestrial, Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings, Harold Arlen’s The Wizard of Oz, Nino Rota’s The Godfather and more!

Academy Award Winners


Hollywood%27s+Greatest+Love+Themes
Hollywood's Greatest Love Themes
Sat, Feb 21st, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST
Hollywood%27s+Greatest+Love+Themes

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy a musical night at the movies with Hollywood’s Greatest Love Themes. Vocalist Reema Schonbeck and guitarist Nik Schonbeck join the BSO in bringing iconic film music to life, featuring unforgettable scores from Titanic, Moulin Rouge, Love Actually, Dr. Zhivago, The Way We Were, and more.

Hollywood's Greatest Love Themes


Superheroes+of+the+Symphony
Superheroes of the Symphony
Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST
Superheroes+of+the+Symphony

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No…it’s the Brevard Symphony Orchestra! Join us for our FREE family concert, Superheroes of the Symphony, on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the King Center. Costumes are encouraged!

Superheroes of the Symphony


Tunes+on+Tap
Tunes on Tap
Wed, Mar 4th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST
Tunes+on+Tap

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Get ready for the return of a community favorite – Tunes on Tap is back for 2025! This unique, free concert series brings together classical music and a casual, laid-back atmosphere at local bars and breweries. Join us at Saturn for a night of great food, drinks, and a live performance by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra that’s sure to be one-of-a-kind! Whether you’re a seasoned symphony-goer or new to classical music, this intimate setting offers a fun and relaxed way to experience world-class music.

Don’t miss out on this special night—grab your friends, enjoy some local brews, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music.

Tunes on Tap


Around+the+World+with+the+ASO
Around the World with the ASO
Thu, Mar 5th, 2026 at 2:30 pm EST
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am EST
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST
Around+the+World+with+the+ASO

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Pack your musical passport and get ready to travel! In this vibrant, globe-trotting adventure, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra invites young explorers to discover the sights and sounds of cultures from around the world through the power of symphonic music. Designed especially for students in PreK through 3rd grade, this interactive program introduces the orchestra’s instrument families while celebrating the joy of music from every corner of the globe. Come along for an unforgettable journey—no suitcase required!

Around the World with the ASO


Exclusively+Tchaikovsky
Exclusively Tchaikovsky
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Exclusively+Tchaikovsky

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Waltz from "Eugene Onegin"

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - Natasha Paremski - piano

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4

Exclusively Tchaikovsky


Tropical+Rock
Tropical Rock
Sat, Mar 28th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Tropical+Rock

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Time to celebrate the vibe, the breeze, and the legendary tropical songs of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, and more. Sing along to “Come Monday,” “Fins,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Kokomo,” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Brown-Eyed Girl” and so many more.

Tropical Rock


Star+Wars%3A+The+Empire+Strikes+Back+In+Concert
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
Fri, Apr 10th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EDT
Sat, Apr 11th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EDT
Star+Wars%3A+The+Empire+Strikes+Back+In+Concert

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the ASO for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring the Orchestra performing John Williams’ Grammy-winning score live on the big screen.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert


Creation
Creation
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Creation

Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Dan Forrest - Creation

Anna Eschbach - soprano

Stephen Mumbert - baritone

Brevard Community Chorus - Dr. Robert Lamb, director

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra closes our 72nd Season with Dan Forrest’s uplifting and cinematic Creation. Joined by the Brevard Community Chorus and other area singers, this oratorio celebrates not only the creation but continued existence of light and positivity in our world.

BSO - Creation


BOND+and+Beyond
BOND and Beyond
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026 at 2:30 pm EDT
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
BOND+and+Beyond

Sarasota Orchestra

with guest vocalist Morgan James

James Bond may have preferred “shaken,” but this symphonic tribute to 007’s musical legacy is guaranteed to leave you “stirred!” This thrilling concert features iconic themes and lush vocals from across the Bond universe, from Goldfinger to Goldeneye (and more). Relive the suspense, passion, and glamor with soaring melodies and powerful brass.

BOND and Beyond


Indigo+Girls+with+the+ASO
Indigo Girls with the ASO
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EDT
Indigo+Girls+with+the+ASO

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Don’t miss a powerful night of music as the Indigo Girls join forces with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Confessore, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for an unforgettable concert experience! With their signature harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, the Grammy-winning duo—Amy Ray and Emily Saliers—will perform iconic hits like Closer to Fine, Galileo, Power of Two, and Kid Fears reimagined with lush, symphonic arrangements. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this one-night-only performance promises to be a stirring celebration of artistry with timeless songs that have inspired generations.

Indigo Girls with the ASO


Starry+Night
Starry Night
Wed, May 6th, 2026 at 5:30 pm EDT
Thu, May 7th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Fri, May 8th, 2026 at 5:30 pm EDT
Sat, May 9th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT
Starry+Night

Sarasota Orchestra

Few things are more awesome than the diamond-studded expanse of a clear night sky. With sparkling selections such as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Stardust,” and Josef Strauss’ Music of the Spheres, this concert experience is pure heaven.

Starry Night


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