Musical adventures begin here! Seattle Symphony musicians share their favorite stories, songs and musical games in a series that introduces the youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. These fun, interactive concerts are approximately 30 minutes and recommended for ages 0-5. All performances include free pre-concert activities 30 minutes before the performance, including instrument …
Support the Seattle Symphony as a volunteer! Informational sessions are held once a month, where you'll learn about the benefits of volunteering and what opportunities are available. Visit Seattle Symphony for more info and to register for
National Geographic Live returns to Benaroya Hall. Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage, accompanied by iconic National Geographic footage and unforgettable imagery. Learn more information and purchase tickets online. Upcoming events: Adventures in Caving featuring Robbie Shone, cave photographer – Feb. 22-24 Discovering the Galapagos featuring Alex …
Seattle Philharmonic (or "The Phil") have been creating memorable classical music performances since 1944. Enjoy passionate performances from skilled musicians with their diverse lineup of shows at Benaroya Hall. Jan. 31 - "The master of all masters": Handel's Water Music April 11 - "In such a night as this": Nocturnes May 30 - "The gentle …
Music of Remembrance works to honor and remember people of all backgrounds who find the strength to create in the face of suffering, through concert performances, recordings and commissions of new works. Their shows at Benaroya Hall includes multimedia feature an instrumental ensemble and various talented guest artists and performers. Jan. 26 - Vedem March …
Start your New Year off right with Seattle Symphony! Ring in 2026 with music, dancing, champagne and revelry, included in the price of tickets. Get tickets at Seattle
The Seattle Men’s Chorus rings in everyone’s favorite holiday tradition with Holly Jolly Jingle: seasonal classics, Christmas comedy, costumes, dancing and the gayest sing-along in Seattle. Tune in for this holiday staple featuring hilarious lyrics, props and all the antics you expect from the Men’s Chorus. It’s the holliest, jolliest time of
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The exquisite choral writing and the exultant “Hallelujah” chorus — featuring the Seattle Symphony, Chorale and a strong cast of soloists — honor Handel’s grea
There’s no place like Benaroya Hall for the holidays! Join Seattle Symphony for Holiday Pops, a dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols and plenty of yuletide cheer. All of the heartwarming sounds of the season await you at this lighthearted and joyfu
Join Seattle Chinese Orchestra for the 38th annual East Meets West, a concert series celebrating the fusion of traditional musical heritage and contemporary PNW artistry. This year’s concert is a celebration of the Moon Festival, a cherished tradition across East Asia where families gather under the full moon to reflect, reunite and rejoice in the …
Join Seattle Symphony for a night of silliness and fun at Bugs Bunny at the Symphony! This new edition of the beloved concert celebrates Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary, and the concert’s 35th. Over a dozen classic Looney Tunes are projected on the big screen, while their iconic original scores are played live by the Seattle …
Join Seattle Symphony for the 2025-2026 Opening Night Concert! Music Director Xian Zhang begins her inaugural season with a powerful show celebrating destiny, drama and the power of music. Jessie Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone is a meditation for orchestra. Bedřich Smetana depicts the female warrior Šárka, leading the way in a legendary uprising against men. …
Head out on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of Seasons at Benaroya Hall! Curated by ConcernedApe, Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above …
Join Seattle Chamber Music Society for a summer of music as their Summer Festival returns for 2025! Featuring 12 performances and music from composers including Schubert, Mozart, Debussy and more, Benaroya will come alive with the sounds of chamber music from July
Relive the moments from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and more as they are projected in HD onto the big screen as the music is played live by the Seattle Symphony. Enjoy a celebration of more than 20 years of inspired animation and iconic music scores by Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell, Alexandre …
From July 6 to August 1, SCMS brings 12 unforgettable concerts to Nordstrom Recital Hall with the annual Summer Festival. Hear timeless classics and rare gems performed by world-class musicians like James Ehnes, Noah Geller, Inon Barnatan, and Efe Baltacigil. Each will also feature a free Pre-Concert Recital one hour before. Whether you're a lifelong …
Join Seattle Wind Symphony & Chorus for their annual Star-Spangled Spectacular! The concert is a celebration of community that fills the stage with energy, color, and festive music composed by a diverse array of American composers representing the many voices that enrich our community and our nation. The show is free, but RSVP is
Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert! The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by the Seattle Symphony, performing both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic s
Join Seattle Symphony for an evening of electro-acoustic world premieres composed by students of the Symphony’s Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop. This free concert is the capstone of a 15-week composition course led by acclaimed composer and electronic music specialist, Marcin Pączkowski. RSVPs are requested but walk-ups ar
Rainbow City Performing Arts is a nonprofit with a mission of increasing equity and visibility of LGBTQIA+ people. Performing many styles of music, they focus their performance on music of marginalized composers and themes that uplift through diverse expression
Revisit the greatest film soundtracks of all time in this collection of cinematic music. From the silent era to present day, these unforgettable moments of delight, suspense and heartbreak span a century of cinema and have been imprinted on our hearts and minds for decades. Led by conductor Steven Reineke, the Seattle Symphony will perform …
The Moth returns to Seattle! The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Moth R
Witness the joy and power of music as the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra performs at Benaroya Hall! Learn more and get tickets for either of two programs at 1:30 p.m.
For one night only, Seattle Symphony welcomes an artist whose music shows us our shared humanity. Yo-Yo Ma joins the Seattle Symphony to perform Elgar’s greatest masterpiece, his immortal Cello Concerto. Conductor Joshua Weilerstein brings companion music — the heroic Egmont Overture and Dvořák’s brilliantly stormy Seventh Symphony. Get tickets at Seattle
Join Washington Trails Association and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes. Delight in nature-inspired orchestral pieces performed by the NWSO — including Vivaldi’s Spring, Delius’ Summer Evening and Jones’ Mount Rainier Overture — paired with hundreds of hiker photos from WTA’s annual Northwest Exposure Phot
In April 2025, A New World returns with new and exclusive arrangements of music from the biggest Final Fantasy games! Beloved musical selections from composers Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Yoko Shimomura, and Masayoshi Soken are performed in a transparent and engaging format, achieving an astounding variety of musical textures and moods. Under …
FIUTS CulturalFest is an unforgettable evening of culture, connection, and celebration! Created by local and international students from campuses across the region, FIUTS CulturalFest is a vibrant celebration of global diversity and the transformative power of international education. In the lobby, the International Expo offers interactive exhibit booths presented by students representing different world cultures. …
Join Seattle Symphony for a thrilling performance of Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Magnificent repertoire from the original 1940 version, including Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, will be performed by the Seattle Symphony while Disney’s stunning film is shown on the big screen. Experience iconic moments …
Early Music Seattle presents Beyond Baroque, a season of festivals that represent different variations on a singular theme. Each festival will include a series of multidisciplinary events including concerts, open rehearsals, instrument and gallery exhibitions, creative itineraries throughout the city, workshops and community music and more. Downtown venues include Raisbeck Auditorium, Town Hall and Benaroya …
With a diverse and ever-expanding repertoire that spans from Mozart to Weill, Grieg to Bernstein and Lully to Bartók, the women of tenThing have impressive range and the ability to play virtually anything, new commissions included. This is not a classical concert hooked on staid formality. tenThing’s sound is a stream of living water. Get …
Seattle Women’s Chorus performs 22 popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. Some are written by women, some have been made famous by women. Video storytelling illuminates performances of songs including "Get Happy," "My Funny Valentine," and "What a Wonderful World." Learn more and get tickets at Seattle
The perfect kid-friendly holiday event! In Frozen, fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, and making new friends in her race to save the kingdom. Watch the magic unfold on the big screen as the Seattle Symphony performs the score live. Get tickets …
Experience the original musical film with a live symphony orchestra! For this special concert, composer Justin Hurwitz joins the Seattle Symphony and conducts his Academy Award®-winning score alongside original vocal recordings as La La Land plays on a big screen above the orchestra. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy …
Back by popular demand, the Untuxed Series returns as part of Seattle Symphony's 2024-25 season! These short, no-intermission concerts showcase the world's greatest composers in a more casual setting. Upcoming programs: Beethoven Untuxed - Jan. 10, 2025 Tchaikovsky Untuxed - Fe
Hear pieces from a variety of composers at the Seattle Chamber Music Society's annual winter festival. This season's program features works from Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Brahms and more in the six-concert series. Purchase a subscription or single tickets at SCMS. Scheduled dates: Jan. 24, Jan. 25, Jan. 26, Jan. 31, Feb.
Released in 2018, Black Panther quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Experience this groundbreaking film while the Seattle Symphony performs its Oscar-winning score live! Get tickets at Seattle
Explore the rich tapestry of Jewish music with pianist Byron Schenkman, vocalist Ian Pomerantz, violinist Steven Greenman, and cellist Gretchen Yanover. This is a pay-as-you-wish event and everyone is welcome! Learn more and get tickets at Bena
Experience the passion and dedication of Seattle’s most talented young musicians at the 2024 Fall Academy Showcase! On December 14, witness these young musicians bring their artistry to life as they perform works they've spent countless hours perfecting. Join Seattle Chamber Music Society to celebrate and support the future of chamber music—reserve your tickets today …
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Seattle Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. …
Canadian Brass concerts feature everything from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements created especially for them – from formal classical presentation to music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and, most of all, fun! Canadian Brass joins forces …
Seattle Symphony's 2024-2025 season is sure to please any and all music fans! With new arrangements and returning favorites, solo shows and family concerts, the full lineup is now