High School Nights
Thrilling nights out, world-class musicianship, and “up-close-and-personal” educational resources all within the walls of Jones Hall. The Houston Symphony’s High School Nights feature exciting music, steeply discounted tickets, and curriculum resources designed to build band and orchestra students’ connection to the music and musicians performing onstage.
Save the Date
Registration for High School Nights will open on August 25, 2026, at 10 A.M.
Register Here Soon- Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Tickets are priced at $12 per seat.
- Schools with 75% and above economically disadvantaged populations are eligible for a discounted price of $8 per seat.
- Schools will receive one free adult ticket per 20 student tickets.
- A registration form will be available on this webpage beginning at 10 A.M. on August 25, 2026 . Please note that seats are limited and priority may be given to band and orchestra students in grades 9-12.
- Please select as many alternate concert dates / times that would be possible for your school to attend upon registration. Following form submission, Symphony staff will place your group into concerts on a first-come, first-served basis. If your primary concert choice is filled, we will place your group into any available concerts if listed as alternate concert options on your form. You will receive a confirmation email before the end of registration day with your confirmed concert date and time.
- Payments will not be taken upon registration. After receiving concert confirmation, a non-refundable 50% down payment and signed Letter of Agreement will be due by September 23, 2026, to secure your seats. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your concert date. Please note: if you are confirmed for the concert on October 16, 2026, full payment must be made by September 23, 2026.
- Schools are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the concert.
- All concerts will be in Jones Hall at 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002.
- Arrival instructions will be sent one week before your confirmed concert date.
- Please contact edce@houstonsymphony.org or 713-238-1480 with questions about High School Nights.
- If you want to bring your students to a concert other than the ones listed below, please contact Group Sales - 713.238.1435 or groupsales@houstonsymphony.org.
During The 2026-27 Season, We Will Be Offering 5 High School Night Options
Mozart’s Jupiter & JIJI
Friday, Oct. 16
7:30 PM
Artists
David Robertson
conductor
JIJI
guitar
Program
STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947)
S. MACKEY Aluminum Flowers
MOZART Symphony No. 41 in C major
Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony & Yoonshin Song
Saturday, Nov. 7
7:30 PM
Artists
Emmanuel Tjeknavorian
conductor
Yoonshin Song
First Violin
Program
KHACHATURIAN Suite from the Ballet Gayane
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
Nature's Rhapsody Festival: Pines of Rome
Friday, Feb. 5
7:30 PM
Artists
Juraj Valčuha
conductor
Javier Perianes
Piano
Program
STUCKY Silent Spring
FALLA Nights in the Gardens of Spain
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
Nature's Rhapsody Festival: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony & The Rite of Spring
Friday, Feb. 19
7:30 PM
Juraj Valčuha
conductor
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe
Saturday, May 15
7:30 PM
Kevin John Edusei
Conductor
Brinton Averil Smith
Cello
Houston Symphony Chorus
Anthony J. Maglione
director, Houston Symphony Chorus
SMYTH The Wreckers Overture
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
RAVEL Daphnis and Chloe (complete ballet)
Are You a Student? Unlock Additional Benefits
Student Rush tickets may be purchased for $20 for most Classical and Vitol POPS concerts!
Tickets may be purchased over the phone at 713.224.7575, Monday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m.
Tickets will be held at Will Call the night of the performance. Proof of a valid student ID is required for pick up. Students may purchase two discounted tickets per ID.
View Student OptionsStudent Passes offer you an entire season of concerts, for one low price!
Enjoy world-class artistry and unlock concerts of musical masterworks for just $50.
Student Passes may be redeemed for one ticket to most Classical and Vitol POPS concerts. You may purchase online or by phone. Please be prepared to present valid ID upon pick up at Will Call or via phone purchase.
View Student OptionsSpecial thanks to our High School Nights Supporter
