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.

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots – Brass

Thursday, May 1, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)
Online event
Fun, family-friendly exploration of the orchestra's brass instruments with SSO Principal Tuba John DiCesare.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: The Roots – Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring

Friday, May 2, 2031 @ 11:00pm – 1:00am (EDT)
Online event
Two-part presentation of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, including a presentation from Ukrainian folk musicians and a performance by SSO.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: The Roots – Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring

Saturday, May 3, 2031 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (EDT)
Online event
Two-part presentation of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, including a presentation from Ukrainian folk musicians and a performance by SSO.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Meet the Instrument – Oboe

Tuesday, May 6, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 2:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Fun, family-friendly exploration of the oboe with Mary Lynch of the Seattle Symphony.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots – The Oboes

Thursday, May 8, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 2:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Fun, family-friendly exploration of the oboe with Mary Lynch of the Seattle Symphony.

Free

Seattle Symphony: Ten Grands

Friday, May 9, 2031 @ 11:00pm – 12:00am (EDT)
Online event
Tune in for a very special online presentation of Ten Grands raising critical funds for the Seattle Symphony's music education programs.

Free (Free (please RSVP))

Seattle Symphony: Ten Grands

Saturday, May 10, 2031 @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm (EDT)
Online event
Tune in for a very special online presentation of Ten Grands raising critical funds for the Seattle Symphony's music education programs.

Free (Free (please RSVP))

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Meet the Instrument – Bass

Tuesday, May 20, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)
Online event
A Seattle Symphony bassist will perform short pieces in this fun, family-friendly exploration of the orchestra's biggest string instrument.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Selections from Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Wednesday, May 21, 2031 @ 10:30pm – 11:00pm (EDT)
Online event
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Selections from Scheherezade, Op. 35

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots – The Basses

Thursday, May 22, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 2:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Hosted by Seattle Symphony Horn John Turman, this kid-friendly program features performances by members of the orchestra and sing-alongs for the entire family!

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Selections from Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Friday, May 23, 2031 @ 11:00pm – 11:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Selections from Scheherezade, Op. 35

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Selections from Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Saturday, May 24, 2031 @ 5:00pm – 5:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Selections from Scheherezade, Op. 35

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Meet the Instrument – Bassoon

Tuesday, May 27, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)
Online event
A Seattle Symphony bassoonist will perform short pieces in this fun, family-friendly exploration of the orchestra's favorite "duck".

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Morlot Conducts Strauss & Ravel

Wednesday, May 28, 2031 @ 10:30pm – 12:30am (EDT)
Online event
The Seattle Symphony shares free broadcasts of past performances to provide strength, comfort, and joy.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots – The Bassoons

Thursday, May 29, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 2:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Hosted by Seattle Symphony Horn John Turman, this kid-friendly program features performances by members of the orchestra and sing-alongs for the entire family!

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Morlot Conducts Strauss & Ravel

Friday, May 30, 2031 @ 11:00pm – 1:00am (EDT)
Online event
The Seattle Symphony shares free broadcasts of past performances to provide strength, comfort, and joy.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Morlot Conducts Strauss & Ravel

Saturday, May 31, 2031 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (EDT)
Online event
The Seattle Symphony shares free broadcasts of past performances to provide strength, comfort, and joy.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Meet the Instrument – Horn

Tuesday, June 3, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EDT)
Online event
A Seattle Symphony hornist will perform short pieces in this fun, family-friendly exploration of the orchestra's noblest instrument.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Selections from Sibelius Kullervo

Wednesday, June 4, 2031 @ 10:30pm – 11:00pm (EDT)
Online event
The Seattle Symphony shares free broadcasts of past performances to provide strength, comfort, and joy.

Free

[BROADCAST] Seattle Symphony: Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots – The Horns

Thursday, June 5, 2031 @ 2:00pm – 2:30pm (EDT)
Online event
Hosted by Seattle Symphony Horn John Turman, this kid-friendly program features performances by members of the orchestra and sing-alongs for the entire family!

Free