Richmond Symphony

Brahms & Strauss
2026-10-24 19:30, 2026-10-25 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

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Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
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Valentina Peleggi conducts a program shaped by memory, identity, and musical storytelling. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns to perform Brahms’ sweeping and deeply personal First Piano Concerto. Strauss’ Rosenkavalier Suite brings the evening to a close with its lush orchestration and nostalgic charm.

When the Saints Go Marchin' In
2026-10-30 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Celebrate the spirit of American music with a joyful journey through New Orleans jazz, blues, and gospel. Led by the charismatic Byron Stripling, this high-energy program captures the heart and soul of a uniquely American sound. The evening builds to a rousing finale with the timeless “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.”
Included in the Pops @ Carpenter & Classic Pops curated subscription packages

Halloween Spooktacular
2026-10-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
For this Halloween, the Richmond Symphony brings the thrills to the stage—mixing classical favorites like Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain with cinematic and Broadway hits from Harry Potter, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
NOTE: Kids age 2 and under are considered Babes in Arms and do not require a ticket if seated in an Adult’s lap.

Rachmaninoff, Glass & Stravinsky
2026-11-07 19:30, 2026-11-08 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

To learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season, click here.

Violinist Julian Rhee returns for Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, honoring the composer’s 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of this iconic work. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite dazzles with orchestral color and mythic energy. The evening concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances — a thrilling and bittersweet farewell from a master Romantic.

The Goonies
2026-11-14 14:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Relive the adventure of the beloved 1985 classic as the Richmond Symphony performs the score live to film. Every chase, discovery, and unforgettable moment comes to life with the power of a full orchestra. It’s a nostalgic, action-packed experience for fans of all ages.
Included in the Movie Night curated subscription package

Music at Hardywood 2
2026-11-19 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
This program explores the rich colors and contrasts of wind and brass music across centuries. From the elegance and sparkle of Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik to the shadowed intensity of Shostakovich and Richard Strauss, the concert moves between light and dark, classical clarity and Romantic depth. Dvořák’s warm lyricism and Gabrieli’s grand, antiphonal writing highlight the expressive range of winds and brass, while Anthony Plog’s Four Sketches brings a dynamic modern voice to the ensemble. Together, these works create a vivid journey through sound—bold, intimate, and full of character.

Let It Snow!
2026-11-28 14:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Celebrate the season with a festive program filled with holiday favorites and joyful surprises. Featuring the Richmond Symphony Chorus, guest vocalist Shannon Schilstra, and the James River Ringers, this concert brings warmth and cheer to audiences of all ages. A perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
7pm concert included in the Pops @ Carpenter & Classic Pops curated subscription packages

Handel's Messiah
2026-11-29 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Handel’s timeless Messiah returns with a powerful celebration of hope, joy, and triumph.

Handel’s Messiah can be included as part of a Pops or Compose Your Own subscription. Symphony Series subscribers can also add it to their order.
Single tickets will go on sale at 10am on June 8.

Butcher Brown
2027-01-16 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Richmond’s own Butcher Brown joins the Richmond Symphony for a genre-defying collaboration. Blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and orchestral sound, this electrifying performance showcases the city’s vibrant musical voice. A bold and boundary-pushing concert experience.
Included in the Pops @ Carpenter & Contemporary Pops curated subscription packages

Dreams of Freedom
2027-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Celebrate the power of music and legacy in this inspiring concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of hope and unity. This dynamic program brings history to life through powerful works by renowned Black composers, including Florence Price’s spirited Dances in the Canebrakes, William Grant Still’s tender Mother and Child, Margaret Bonds’ uplifting Hold On, Carlos Simon’s electrifying Four Black American Dances, and Adolphus Hailstork’s triumphant Fanfare on “Amazing Grace.” Featuring vocalist Desirée Roots, this moving performance weaves together music, community, and storytelling in a celebration that resonates with audiences of all ages and honors a legacy that continues to inspire.

Peleggi Conducts Mahler's Fifth
2027-01-23 19:30, 2027-01-24 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

To learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season, click here.

Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a profound journey from sorrow to joy. Strauss’ Metamorphosen opens the program with a moving elegy for 23 solo strings, written in the final days of World War II. The program concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a sweeping emotional arc that begins with storm and grief, flows through the beloved Adagietto, and ends in a triumphant celebration of life.

Saint-Saëns & Schubert
2027-01-29 19:30 | Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education
Enjoy an evening of powerful orchestral storytelling led by conductor Valentina Peleggi. The program opens with Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s atmospheric Invocatio. Cellist Jason McComb then takes centerstage for Saint-Saëns’s dazzling Cello Concerto No. 1, a virtuosic showcase of passion and lyricism. The concert concludes with Schubert’s dramatic Symphony No. 4, “Tragic,” a work of striking intensity and energy. Join us for a captivating performance that blends bold contemporary voices with beloved masterworks.

Saint-Saëns & Schubert
2027-01-30 19:30 | St. Christopher’s School, 6010 Fergusson Rd, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States

Saint-Saëns & Schubert
2027-01-31 15:00 | Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College, 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert
2027-02-06 14:00, 2027-02-06 19:30 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
The end begins. Part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ is here! CineConcerts invites audiences back to witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the full film accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power!
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
This performance is presented by CineConcerts. Tickets must be purchased through the Altria Theater. Richmond Symphony vouchers, discounts, gift cards, exchanges, etc are not applicable for this event. Thank you.

Wagner & Strauss: Songs of Farewell
2027-02-20 19:30, 2027-02-21 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

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Soprano Alexandra Loutsion joins Valentina Peleggi and the Richmond Symphony Chorus for a deeply reflective and radiant program. Strauss’ Four Last Songs and Wagner’s Liebestod offer transcendent visions of love and mortality. Brahms’ Gesang der Parzen and Beethoven’s Elegischer Gesang bring choral gravitas and beauty, while the overture to Wagner’s Meistersinger opens with noble serenity.

Beethoven to Beyoncé
2027-02-27 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A genre-bending fusion of classical and pop, this innovative production pairs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with the music of Beyoncé. Steve Hackman seamlessly weaves together iconic works into a high-energy, emotionally powerful experience. Featuring vocalists and band, this is a symphonic event unlike any other.
Included in the Pops @ Carpenter & Contemporary Pops curated subscription packages

Music at Hardywood 3
2027-03-18 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Enjoy beer, pizza, and orchestra music at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These casual, intimate concerts are a whole new way to experience the Richmond Symphony. This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location. General Admission tickets are valid for all three General Admission sections; seating for these areas are first come first serve.

Programming TBA

Gil Shaham Returns
2027-04-03 19:30, 2027-04-04 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

To learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season, click here.

International violinist Gil Shaham returns to perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, bringing the beauty and power of a 1719 Stradivari to the Richmond stage. Valentina Peleggi conducts the world premiere of a new work by Andrea Portera, and the concert concludes with Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, a bold and thrilling statement of defiance and triumph.

Music at Hardywood 4
2027-04-15 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
This program showcases the dramatic power and expressive range of winds, strings, and brass through some of opera and theater’s most compelling music. From the sweeping intensity of Orff’s Carmina Burana and the vibrant energy of Joplin’s Treemonisha Overture, to the lyrical beauty of Verdi and Puccini, each section highlights a unique musical voice. The concert closes with Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera, blending jazz, cabaret, and classical elements into a bold and unforgettable finale.

Beethoven's Eroica
2027-04-24 19:30, 2027-04-25 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

To learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season, click here.

Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a program of bold statements and emotional depth. Pianist Dinara Klinton performs Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of power and elegance. Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral opens the program with a shimmering meditation on memory and transcendence. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Eroica, a revolutionary symphony that reshaped classical music through its vision, drama, and humanity.

Beethoven's Seventh
2027-05-01 19:30, 2027-05-02 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
26-27 Symphony Series Available Now!

Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.
Current Subscribers
Renewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby.
New Subscribers
Purchase window opens Saturday, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.

To learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season, click here.

Conductor Karin Hendrickson leads a vibrant and wide-ranging program. Composer Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations honors the legacy of the civil rights movement through music that is urgent, lyrical, and rooted in spirituals. Conrad Shaw brings bold sound and playful virtuosity to John Williams’ Tuba Concerto. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 — rhythmic, powerful, and full of life.
