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California Dreamin’: The Songs and Stories of Laurel Canyon

About This Concert California Dreamin’: The Songs and Stories of Laurel Canyon will be performed live in Houston January 15–17, 2027 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Step into the golden era of West Coast rock, when the singer-songwriters of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s shaped a generation with lush harmonies, poetic storytelling, … Continued

Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3

About This Concert Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 will be performed live in Houston October 9–11, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Its staggering technical difficulty is legendary. Its colossal power and depth of expression—breathtaking. Prepare for a monumental, “must-be-experienced-live” event as powerhouse pianist Yefim Bronfman scales the towering heights of “Rach 3,” … Continued

Bruch’s Violin Concerto & Vaughan Williams

About This Concert Bruch’s Violin Concerto & Vaughan Williams will be performed live in Houston January 8–10, 2027 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Before tackling your New Year’s resolutions, give yourself the gift of music with glorious masterworks, perfect for sharing. With its appealing blend of rich melodies, soulful warmth, and showstopping excitement, … Continued

Haunted Halloween

About This Concert Haunted Halloween will be performed live in Houston October 31, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Double, double, toil and treble! Bring your ghosts and ghouls for a morning of boo-tiful tunes and fang-tastic favorites, performed by our haunted Symphony dressed in full costume! Plus, come in costume and grab … Continued

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

About This Concert Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony will be performed live in Houston October 30 and November 1, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Celebrate the Queen of Country in this innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual and musical journey of her songs, her … Continued

Thanksgiving Weekend: Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 & Shéhérazade

About This Concert Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 & Shéhérazade will be performed live in Houston November 27–29, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. It’s a sumptuous musical feast with all the trimmings as Music Director Juraj Valčuha shares a bounty of delights, perfect for Thanksgiving weekend! We’ll set the stage with soaring, lavishly … Continued

Very Merry Pops

About This Concert Very Merry Pops will be performed live in Houston December 10–13, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? Step inside a winter wonderland and get into the spirit of the season with Houston’s ultimate holiday music tradition! Cozy up to your loved ones and make … Continued

Ho-Ho-Holiday

About This Concert This family-friendly holiday concert will be performed live in Houston December 12, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Ho, ho, ho, to the Symphony we go! As we count down to Christmas, gather your little elves and take a sleigh ride to Jones Hall for a magical holiday concert guaranteed … Continued

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 & Gil Shaham

About This Concert Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 will be performed live in Houston December 4–6, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. A must-see for violin lovers! Barber’s treasured Violin Concerto runs the gamut from radiant melodies that melt the heart to super-human, finger-flying feats, and an extraordinary experience is in store as the … Continued

Joyful Fanfares: Holiday Brass Spectacular

About This Concert Joyful Fanfares: Holiday Brass Spectacular will be performed live in Houston December 19–20, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Join the Houston Symphony’s world-class brass section for a concert brimming with humor, warmth, and festive cheer! From exquisite classical works to popular holiday favorites, this fun-filled concert is the perfect … Continued

Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony & Yoonshin Song

About This Concert Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony will be performed live in Houston November 6–8, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Houston Symphony Concertmaster Yoonshin Song takes center stage for Prokofiev’s electrifying Violin Concerto No. 2, a staggering musical journey supercharged with brooding drama and fast-and-furious energy. Shostakovich’s mischievous Ninth Symphony crackles with irreverent … Continued

La Vida Loca

About This Concert La Vida Loca will be performed live in Houston November 21–22, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. We’re throwing the ultimate Latin pop party! Get on your feet and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s Latin pop explosion, including the steamy serenades of Enrique … Continued

Handel’s Messiah

About This Concert Handel’s Messiah will be performed live in Houston December 18–20, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Filled with beautiful arias and exuberant refrains (including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus), Handel’s Messiah is the ultimate Christmas time tradition—a powerful and moving experience, guaranteed to leave you uplifted.

Mozart’s Jupiter & JIJI

About This Concert Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 Jupiter will be performed live in Houston October 16–18, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. The spark of genius ignites with commanding, unstoppable force in Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, setting off a grand display of musical fireworks every bit as astounding today as 200 years ago. Described … Continued

Rachmaninoff Festival: Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

About This Concert Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 will be performed live in Houston October 2–4, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Rapturous, ravishing, romantic: Rachmaninoff’s music goes straight to the heart. Soar on wings of gorgeous melodies—each one seemingly more beautiful than the next—as Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads Rachmaninoff’s lush and sensuous … Continued

Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner

About This Concert Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner will be performed live in Houston September 25–27, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. When it comes to electrifying stage presence and explosive vocal power, Tina Turner is still Simply the Best. Celebrate The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll in this powerhouse … Continued

Celebrating America at 250 with Isabel Leonard

About This Concert Isabel Leonard will perform live in Houston September 19, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Be part of the glamour and excitement of Opening Night as three-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard joins the Symphony for a special performance celebrating America at 250, including favorite songs of George Gershwin and … Continued

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

About This Concert Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY will be performed live in Houston June 6–7, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Our celebration of the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken will be led by legendary maestro Arnie Roth, performed by the Houston Symphony and … Continued

The Music of Queen

About This Concert The Music of Queen will be performed live in Houston June 19–20, 2026 at The Hobby Center with the Houston Symphony. We will, we will ROCK you. Celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time in this high-energy concert, featuring hit after iconic hit! Backed by the sonic power of the … Continued

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert

About This Concert Year Five begins! Between crushing on Cho Chang, studying for his O.W.L.s, and the ever-growing number of detentions from Professor Umbridge™, Harry Potter™ must find the time to discover the secret of his terrible nightmares! See Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert presented in HD on a giant … Continued