Seattle Symphony – Upcoming Concerts
The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label.
With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year.
The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.
Seattle Symphony Family Play-Along
Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Explore rhythm, pulse and groove in a range of colorful orchestral repertoire, as families are invited to sing and/or play instruments along with the Seattle Symphony.
$20
Imogen Cooper: Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 17 & 24
Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
$20-$76
Seattle Symphony: Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1
Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Prokofiev – Quintet, Op. 39
Tchaikovsky – String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11
Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44
Tchaikovsky – String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11
Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44
$39
Handel, Vivaldi & More
Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:45pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Purcell – Chaconne in G minor
Handel – Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9
J.S. Bach – Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! BWV 51
Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, R. 589
Handel – Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9
J.S. Bach – Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! BWV 51
Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, R. 589
$20-$76
Elisa Barston and Friends
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 10:00am – 10:45am (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle Symphony musicians explore musical stories together. Designed for tots from 3 to 5 years of age.
$12
Elisa Barston and Friends
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 11:30am – 12:15pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle Symphony musicians explore musical stories together. Designed for tots from 3 to 5 years of age.
$12
Seattle Symphony: Handel, Vivaldi & More
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:45pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Purcell – Chaconne in G minor
Handel – Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9
J.S. Bach – Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! BWV 51
Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, R. 589
Handel – Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9
J.S. Bach – Cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen! BWV 51
Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, R. 589
$20-$76
Seattle Symphony: Romantic Untuxed
Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Brahms – Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
R. Strauss – Don Juan
Tchaikovsky – Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
R. Strauss – Don Juan
Tchaikovsky – Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
$17-$81
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5
Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky – Suite No. 4 in G major, Op. 61, Mozartiana
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
$20-$120
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5
Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky – Suite No. 4 in G major, Op. 61, Mozartiana
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
$20-$120
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5
Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky – Suite No. 4 in G major, Op. 61, Mozartiana
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219
Prokofiev – Excerpts from Cinderella, Op. 107
$20-$120
Young Composers: A Concert of World Premieres
Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle Symphony premieres brand-new works by local pre-college composers at this inspiring annual event. Featuring a new instrument created by renowned kinetic sculptor, sound artist and musician, Trimpin.
Free
A Tribute to Ray Charles with Ellis Hall
Friday, June 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A soulful tribute to Ray Charles, featuring Ellis Hall, former protégé of the late singer-songwriter.
$30-$95
Seattle Symphony and the Northwest Boychoir present: The Pied Piper
Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
British composer Colin Matthews brings to life the immortal story of Michael Morpurgo’s Pied Piper. Designed for ages 6 to 11.
$20
A Tribute to Ray Charles with Ellis Hall
Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A soulful tribute to Ray Charles, featuring Ellis Hall, former protégé of the late singer-songwriter.
$30-$95
Seattle Symphony's Club Ludo
Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Chihuly Boathouse, Seattle, WA, United States
The Seattle Symphony’s must-attend party of the summer returns to the Chihuly Boathouse, with Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Ann Wilson of Heart, the Total Experience Gospel Choir, and more.
$200-$500
A Tribute to Ray Charles with Ellis Hall
Sunday, June 7, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A soulful tribute to Ray Charles, featuring Ellis Hall, former protégé of the late singer-songwriter.
$30-$95
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Julian Anderson – Concerto for Violin
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Julian Anderson – Concerto for Violin
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
$20-$120 (youth 8-18 free)
Untuxed: Beethoven & Brahms
Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
$17-$81 (youth 8-18 free)
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Julian Anderson – Concerto for Violin
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Julian Anderson – Concerto for Violin
Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
$20-$120 (youth 8-18 free)