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.

UW Music with Seattle Symphony: Chamber Music of Carl Nielsen

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Nielsen – String Quartet No. 4
Nielsen – Violin Sonata No. 2
Nielsen – Wind Quintet, Op. 43

Free (Free)

Seattle Symphony: Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1

Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:10pm (PST)
Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Nielsen – Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable"

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

Seattle Symphony: Bruch Untuxed

Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm – 7:45pm (PST)
Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1
Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28

$17-$79

Seattle Symphony: Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1

Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:40pm (PST)
Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Nielsen – Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable"

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

Seattle Symphony: Mahler Ten

Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 8:40pm (PST)
Mahler – Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp minor (version by Deryck Cooke)

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

Seattle Symphony: Mahler Ten

Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 9:10pm (PST)
Mahler – Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp minor (version by Deryck Cooke)

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

Seattle Symphony: Mahler Ten

Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 3:10pm (PST)
Mahler – Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp minor (version by Deryck Cooke)

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

Seattle Symphony: The Snowman

Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 11:00am – 12:05pm (PST)
The Seattle Symphony performs Howard Blake’s award-winning soundtrack, including its most famous song “Walking in the Air,” sung by the Seattle Opera Youth Chorus. Designed for ages 6 to 11.

$15-$20

Seattle Symphony: Fauré Requiem

Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
Debussy – Danses sacrée et profane for Harp and Orchestra
Messiaen – Poèmes pour Mi
Fauré – Requiem, Op. 48

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

Seattle Symphony: Fauré Requiem

Sunday, December 6, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
Debussy – Danses sacrée et profane for Harp and Orchestra
Messiaen – Poèmes pour Mi
Fauré – Requiem, Op. 48

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

Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops

Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
An all-new Holiday Pops program featuring Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and the renowned Tony DeSare.

$35-$95

Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops

Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
An all-new Holiday Pops program featuring Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and the renowned Tony DeSare.

$35-$95

Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops

Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
An all-new Holiday Pops program featuring Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and the renowned Tony DeSare.

$35-$95

Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops

Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
An all-new Holiday Pops program featuring Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and the renowned Tony DeSare.

$35-$95

Seattle Symphony & Chorale: Handel Messiah

Friday, December 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.

$25-$88

Seattle Symphony & Chorale: Handel Messiah

Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 1:00pm – 3:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.

$25-$88

Seattle Symphony & Chorale: Handel Messiah

Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.

$25-$88

Seattle Symphony & Chorale: Handel Messiah

Sunday, December 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.

$25-$88

Seattle Symphony & Chorale: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Humperdinck – Prelude to Hansel and Gretel
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral"

$28-$128

New Year's Eve with the Seattle Symphony

Thursday, December 31, 2026 @ 9:00pm – 1:00am (PST)
Follow Beethoven's Ninth with an after-concert party that includes a glass of champagne, a live band, and dancing all the way to the midnight countdown and beyond!

$50-$153