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12 September Saturday
Orchestra, Sensory Friendly

Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family – Sensory Friendly Performance

Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm / Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Ready for action? Join us for a blast of movie music that fuels every exploit, escapade, quest, and journey! Hear the sounds of superheroes leaping into battle, magical friends on exciting quests, and epic adventures that are always full of fun.
12 September Saturday
Orchestra

Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family

Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm / Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Ready for action? Join us for a blast of movie music that fuels every exploit, escapade, quest, and journey! Hear the sounds of superheroes leaping into battle, magical friends on exciting quests, and epic adventures that are always full of fun.
10 October Saturday
Orchestra

Classics 1: American Tapestry

Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Bailey Performance Center at Kennesaw State University
Celebrate the spirit, energy, and complexity of America through an unforgettable evening of music that is bold, inspiring, and deeply human. From the sweeping optimism of Copland and Bernstein to powerful contemporary voices, this concert invites audiences to reflect, connect, and experience the many sounds of the American story brought vividly to life by live orchestra.
05 December Saturday
Orchestra, Pops

Holiday Pops

Time: Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Marietta Performing Arts Center
This high-spirited celebration features festive favorites, heartwarming classics, and sparkling orchestral arrangements that capture the joy and wonder of the holidays. From nostalgic melodies to merry sing-alongs, this concert is packed with musical moments that will leave you smiling long after the final note.
06 December Sunday
Orchestra, Pops, Sensory Friendly

Holiday Pops – Sensory Friendly Performance

Time: Sunday, December 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm / Marietta Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the season in a warm, welcoming environment designed especially for sensory-sensitive individuals and their families. This Holiday Pops concert features beloved holiday favorites presented with thoughtful adjustments, including smaller crowds and moderated sound and lighting levels. Guests can also enjoy a visit with Santa in a setting created to be comfortable and supportive. It’s a joyful, inclusive way for everyone to experience the magic of the holidays together.
06 December Sunday
Orchestra, Pops

Holiday Pops

Time: Sunday, December 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Marietta Performing Arts Center
This high-spirited celebration features festive favorites, heartwarming classics, and sparkling orchestral arrangements that capture the joy and wonder of the holidays. From nostalgic melodies to merry sing-alongs, this concert is packed with musical moments that will leave you smiling long after the final note.
22 January Friday
Jazz

‘59: A Very Good Year

Time: Friday, January 22, 2027 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Step into one of the most influential years in jazz history as GSO Jazz celebrates the groundbreaking music and artists who shaped generations to come. Featuring unforgettable works associated with Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and more, this electrifying evening captures the energy, sophistication, and creative spirit of a moment when jazz changed forever
06 February Saturday
Chorus, Orchestra

Brahms Requiem

Time: Saturday, February 6, 2027 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Zion Baptist Church
Experience the profound beauty and emotional depth of the Brahms Requiem, a masterwork that offers comfort, reflection, and hope. Featuring The Georgia Symphony Orchestra, GSO Chorus, and soloists, this powerful concert moves beyond traditional liturgical settings to speak directly to the human experience—honoring life, loss, and renewal through soaring melodies and rich harmonies. A cornerstone of the choral repertoire, the Brahms Requiem is both deeply moving and ultimately uplifting
06 March Saturday
Orchestra

Rebels with a Cause

Time: Saturday, March 6, 2027 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Bailey Performance Center
Bold, daring, and fiercely individual, this concert celebrates composers who challenged expectations and changed the course of music through both their artistry and their lives. From the revolutionary power of Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony to the lyrical brilliance of Florence Price and the dramatic intensity of Ethel Smyth, this program is filled with music that refuses to follow the rules—and audiences won’t want to miss a moment of it.
20 March Saturday
Jazz

Bell Bottom Big Band

Time: Saturday, March 20, 2027 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Experience the bold brass, driving rhythms, and electrifying energy of big band jazz at its peak as GSO Jazz celebrates the unmistakable sound of the 1970s. Featuring music made famous by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, Don Ellis, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, and more, this high-powered concert delivers the excitement, virtuosity, and larger-than-life sound that defined a golden era of jazz.
22 May Saturday
Chorus, Orchestra

[CENSORED]

Time: Saturday, May 22, 2027 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Bailey Performance Center
Powerful, defiant, and deeply moving, this concert explores music created in the face of censorship, oppression, and political pressure. From the soaring national pride of Sibelius’s Finlandia to the emotional intensity of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, these works reveal the resilience of artists whose voices could not be silenced—offering a stirring reminder of music’s enduring power to inspire, challenge, and endure.