Nashville Hitmakers
2026-10-09 19:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Experience the stories behind the hits in this intimate evening of music and storytelling. Featuring Hall of Fame songwriters Victoria Shaw and Gary Burr alongside Richmond’s own Carrie Brockwell, this program brings Nashville’s biggest songs to life with the Richmond Symphony. Hear the songs you love—and the stories that made them.

Brahms and Strauss
2026-10-24 19:30, 2026-10-25 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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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.”

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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

Gil Shaham Returns
2027-04-03 19:30, 2027-04-04 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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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 Federico Portera, and the concert concludes with Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, a bold and thrilling statement of defiance and triumph.

Beethoven's Eroica
2027-04-24 19:30, 2027-04-25 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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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
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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.

Carmina Burana
2027-05-15 19:30, 2027-05-16 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Valentina Peleggi conducts a season finale that unites full orchestra, chorus, children’s choir, and soloists in an epic celebration of musical power. The program opens with a world premiere by Composer-in-Residence Joe Jaxson, a bold new work inspired by Carmina Burana and reimagined for our time. The concert concludes with Orff’s legendary cantata, filled with drama, rhythm, and raw intensit

Michael Millions & Nickelus F
2027-05-21 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Two of Richmond’s most influential hip-hop artists join forces with the Richmond Symphony for a powerful hometown collaboration. Michael Millions and Nickelus F bring their signature sound and storytelling to the orchestral stage. This program celebrates Richmond’s culture, creativity, and musical legacy

Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook
2027-05-22 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Experience the golden age of American musical theatre with beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, this program highlights timeless melodies and sweeping orchestral arrangements. A nostalgic tribute to Broadway’s most enduring partnership.

Star Wars: A New Hope
2027-06-05 14:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Experience the film that changed cinema forever with its iconic score performed live by the Richmond Symphony. As the story unfolds on the big screen, John Williams’ legendary music is brought to life in real time. A must-see event celebrating 50 years of Star Wars.
