Orchestra Events
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, Sensory Friendly
Holiday Pops – Sensory Friendly Performance
Time: Saturday, December 5, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.