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: Brahms Symphony No. 3

Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Strauss – Don Quixote
Brahms – Symphony No. 3

$21-$121 (age 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3

Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Strauss – Don Quixote
Brahms – Symphony No. 3

$21-$121 (age 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Brahms Symphony No. 3

Sunday, October 4, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PDT)
Strauss – Don Quixote
Brahms – Symphony No. 3

$21-$121 (age 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Strauss Zarathustra

Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Dvořák – A Hero's Song
Britten – Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 15
R. Strauss – Also Sprach Zarathustra

$21-$121 (age 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Strauss Zarathustra

Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Dvořák – A Hero's Song
Britten – Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 15
R. Strauss – Also Sprach Zarathustra

$21-$121 (age 8-18 free)

Lang Lang with the Seattle Symphony

Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:45pm (PDT)
Beethoven – Coriolan Overture
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Respighi – Selections from "The Birds"
Grieg – Piano Concerto

$87-$152

Seattle Symphony: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:40pm (PDT)
Award-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu takes on this iconic “jazz concerto.” Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque delivers more familiar Gershwin favorites to round out the program.

$30-$95

Seattle Symphony: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:40pm (PDT)
Award-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu takes on this iconic “jazz concerto.” Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque delivers more familiar Gershwin favorites to round out the program.

$30-$95

Seattle Symphony: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Sunday, October 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:40pm (PDT)
Award-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu takes on this iconic “jazz concerto.” Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque delivers more familiar Gershwin favorites to round out the program.

$30-$98

Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Stravinsky – Symphony in C
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1
Mozart – Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

$21-$121 (youth 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: [untitled] 1

Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 10:00pm – 11:00pm (PDT)
Richard Karpen – Program Music (world premiere)
Joël-François Durand – Mundus Imaginalis (world premiere)
Huck Hodge – pulse - cut - seethe - blur (world premiere)

$15

Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PDT)
Stravinsky – Symphony in C
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1
Mozart – Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

$21-$121 (youth 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Bernstein & Shostakovich

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm (PDT)
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Bernstein – Piano Trio
Carter – Woodwind Quintet
Enescu – Violin Sonata No. 3 in A minor
Shostakovich – Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor

$39

Sonic Evolution: Under the Influence

Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
With Bill Frisell, Shaprece, Derek Bermel, and the Roosevelt High School Jazz Band. Co-Presented with Earshot Jazz Festival.

$25-$52

Hitchcock's 'Psycho' with the Seattle Symphony

Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:15pm (PDT)
Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score is performed by the Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen at Benaroya Hall.

$31-$112

Phantoms of the Orchestra: Family Costume Concert

Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm (PDT)
The Maestro and his frightened assistant must use the power of a silver baton to control this ghoulish orchestra. Inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

$15-$20

Hitchcock's 'Psycho' with the Seattle Symphony

Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:15pm (PDT)
Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score is performed by the Symphony while the film is shown on the big screen at Benaroya Hall.

$31-$112

Seattle Symphony: Brahms Violin Concerto

Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Kancheli – Nu.Mu.Zu. for Orchestra (world premiere)
Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Martinu – Symphony No. 4

$21-$121 (youth 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Brahms Violin Concerto

Friday, November 6, 2026 @ 12:00pm – 2:20pm (PST)
Kancheli – Nu.Mu.Zu. for Orchestra (world premiere)
Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Martinu – Symphony No. 4

$21-$121 (youth 8-18 free)

Seattle Symphony: Brahms Violin Concerto

Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:40pm (PST)
Kancheli – Nu.Mu.Zu. for Orchestra (world premiere)
Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Martinu – Symphony No. 4

$21-$121 (youth 8-18 free)