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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chamber Music: Houston Symphony Musician Spotlight

About This Concert Join us for a special chamber music performance spotlighting works composed, arranged, and performed by musicians of the Houston Symphony! Enjoy works by Kathryn Ladner (Flute & Piccolo), Brian Del Signore (Principal Percussion), Nick Platoff (Principal Trombone), and Keoni Bolding (viola), and hear the inspiration behind the works from the musicians themselves.

Chamber Music Series: Ethereal Transformations

About This Concert Ethereal Transformations will be performed live in Houston May 17, 2026 as part of the Houston Symphony’s Chamber Music Series. One of the most spellbinding, powerful, and thought-provoking works in all of music, Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) tells the story of a couple’s emotional walk through a moonlit forest, exploring themes … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Springtime in Italy: Tchaikovsky & More

About This Concert The Houston Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Springtime in Italy live in Houston March 15, 2026 at Jones Hall. Waltz into the spring season with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Souvenir de Florence, a musical souvenir of Florence, Italy filled with romantic melodies in full bloom. Like a sun-drenched jaunt through the French Riviera, Jean … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Echoes from the English Countryside

About This Concert Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, escape to the green pastures and pastoral beauty of England as members of the Houston Symphony share an evening of exquisite chamber music. Vaughan Williams’s Piano Quintet in C minor sings with heartfelt passion, rich melodies, and shimmering beauty. Also on the program: Benjamin … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Mozart & Debussy

About This Concert Our 2025–26 Chamber Music Series opens with two extraordinary works by two of music’s most beloved composers. First, “the goddess of flute” (The Korea Times), Jasmine Choi, joins the Symphony’s Joan DerHovsepian and Allegra Lilly for Debussy’s dreamy Trio for Flute, Viola, and Harp. Then, members of the Symphony’s string section come … Continued

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

About This Concert America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization comes to Houston to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary! Enjoy an unforgettable evening with one of the most acclaimed bands in the world, featuring traditional band repertoire, John Philip Sousa’s “Daughters of Texas” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, music of Frank Sinatra, selections … Continued

Nosferatu: Silent Film with Live Organ

About This Concert We’re turning back the clock on the 2024 hit remake, to the remarkable silent-era classic that started it all. Called the original vampire movie, Nosferatu (1922) is one of the most chilling and influential horror movies of all time. For one performance only, experience this creepy classic on a giant screen exactly … Continued

Chanticleer: Our American Journey

About This Concert Chanticleer performs Our American Journey live in Houston April 28, 2026 at Jones Hall. Acclaimed a cappella ensemble Chanticleer celebrates America’s 250th year of independence with a program showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. Audiences will enjoy settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes, beloved folk … Continued