2026/27 Season at a Glance by Interest
Piano | Strings | Symphonies | Contemporary Classical | Opera, Vocal & Choral | Movies | Pops | Holidays
Piano Features
Lang Lang in Recital
Witness the singular magic of pianist Lang Lang as he returns to Dallas for an electrifying musical adventure through Europe.
Sept 15
Rachmaninoff & Schubert
Be enchanted by Schubert’s haunting “Unfinished” Symphony, and explore the emotional depths and dizzying heights of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
Oct 22-24
Ellington, Strayhorn & Gershwin
Join the DSO and pianist Lara Downes for a celebration of Duke Ellington’s and Billy Strayhorn’s virtuosic compositions and enduring legacy.
Nov 6-8
Ravel & Gershwin
Embark on a madcap adventure with music that marries the heat of Gershwin’s American jazz with the cool French elegance of Roussel’s ballet suite and Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand.
Nov 12-13
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 & Swan Lake
Heroic princes, enchanted swans and a volcanic piano concerto take center stage in an evening of Russian Romanticism.
Nov 27-29
Strauss & Liszt with Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Strauss whisks you away to Golden Age Vienna with sweeping, sublime waltzes, and Liszt mixes fiery virtuosity with moments of graceful lyricism.
Feb 4 & 6-7
Elim Chan Conducts Prokofiev
Lutosławski weaves Polish folk tunes into a tapestry of explosive emotion, and Prokofiev tests the piano’s power with blazing intensity.
Apr 9-11
Strauss & Scriabin with Daniil Trifonov
Strauss navigates an awe-inspiring adventure through the Austrian Alps, and pianist Daniil Trifonov traces Scriabin’s equally intense journey of the heart.
May 14-16
Grieg & Saint-Saëns
Saint-Saëns unleashes the power of the pipe organ in his final symphony, and Grieg offers a musical love letter to Norway.
May 27-29String Features
Scheherazade & Pablo Sainz-Villegas
From ancient Persia to Mexico and the grasslands of Argentina, embark on a globe-trotting adventure of glittering orchestral colors.
Sept 24 & 27
Rachmaninoff & Time for Three
Meditations on love, loss and our deep yearning for human connection converge in an evening of heart-wrenching music.
Oct 2-4
Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
Yo-Yo Ma joins the DSO for a one-night-only performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, a testament to the composer’s love and longing for home.
Nov 20
Debussy’s La mer & Karen Gomyo
Nature takes center stage in a shimmering musical portrait of the sea followed by a dazzling summoning of the Sicilian fire god.
Nov 21-22
Brahms & Mozart with David Buck & Emily Levin
Brahms triumphs over self-doubt in his Symphony No. 1, and a pair of DSO principals share the spotlight in Mozart’s bubbly Concerto for Flute and Harp.
Jan 14-15
Bernstein & Dvořák
Savor moments of tranquility with music that explores the sounds of summer and our need for serenity in turbulent times.
Mar 11 & 13-14
Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 & Anne-Sophie Mutter
Mahler triumphs over despair in a symphonic coming-of-age journey, and renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter returns to the DSO for a gripping world premiere.
Apr 2-3
Mendelssohn & Beethoven with Alexander Kerr
DSO Concertmaster Alexander Kerr warms the heart with Beethoven’s pastoral poetry, while Mendelssohn charts an emotional journey of resilience and freedom.
Apr 22-24Symphonies on Program
Rachmaninoff & Time for Three
Meditations on love, loss and our deep yearning for human connection converge in an evening of heart-wrenching music.
Oct 2-4
Beethoven & Strauss with Daniel Hawkins
Beethoven’s sweeping, dance-inspired symphony meets tender nostalgia in a Strauss concerto featuring the golden sound of DSO Principal Horn Daniel Hawkins.
Oct 16-18 Rachmaninoff & Schubert
Be enchanted by Schubert’s haunting “Unfinished” Symphony, and explore the emotional depths and dizzying heights of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
Oct 22-24 Debussy’s La mer & Karen Gomyo
Nature takes center stage in a shimmering musical portrait of the sea followed by a dazzling summoning of the Sicilian fire god.
Nov 21-22 Brahms & Mozart with David Buck & Emily Levin
Brahms triumphs over self-doubt in his Symphony No. 1, and a pair of DSO principals share the spotlight in Mozart’s bubbly Concerto for Flute and Harp.
Jan 14-15
Schumann & Brahms with Randall Goosby
Violinist Randall Goosby channels the ethereal poetry of Brahms in his DSO return, and Schumann pays tribute to spring’s blossoming beauty.
Jan 22-24
Sibelius, Brahms & Vaughan Williams
Sibelius sends the imagination soaring with music of fire and ice, while Vaughan-Williams and Brahms offer moments of mystery and mysticism.
Mar 5-7 Bernstein & Dvořák
Savor moments of tranquility with music that explores the sounds of summer and our need for serenity in turbulent times.
Mar 11 & 13-14 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 & Anne-Sophie Mutter
Mahler triumphs over despair in a symphonic coming-of-age journey, and renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter returns to the DSO for a gripping world premiere.
Apr 2-3
Mendelssohn & Beethoven with Alexander Kerr
DSO Concertmaster Alexander Kerr warms the heart with Beethoven’s pastoral poetry, while Mendelssohn charts an emotional journey of resilience and freedom.
Apr 22-24
Susanna Mälkki Conducts Sibelius & Beethoven
Beethoven and Sibelius channel the turbulent world around them, overcoming grief and despair with heroic anthems of resilience and freedom.
Apr 30 – May 2 Strauss & Scriabin with Daniil Trifonov
Strauss navigates an awe-inspiring adventure through the Austrian Alps, and pianist Daniil Trifonov traces Scriabin’s equally intense journey of the heart.
May 14-16 Grieg & Saint-Saëns
Saint-Saëns unleashes the power of the pipe organ in his final symphony, and Grieg offers a musical love letter to Norway.
May 27-29Contemporary Classical
Scheherazade & Pablo Sainz-Villegas
From ancient Persia to Mexico and the grasslands of Argentina, embark on a globe-trotting adventure of glittering orchestral colors.
Sept 24 & 27 Rachmaninoff & Time for Three
Meditations on love, loss and our deep yearning for human connection converge in an evening of heart-wrenching music.
Oct 2-4 Debussy’s La mer & Karen Gomyo
Nature takes center stage in a shimmering musical portrait of the sea followed by a dazzling summoning of the Sicilian fire god.
Nov 21-22 Bernstein & Dvořák
Savor moments of tranquility with music that explores the sounds of summer and our need for serenity in turbulent times.
Marr 11 & 13-14 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 & Anne-Sophie Mutter
Mahler triumphs over despair in a symphonic coming-of-age journey, and renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter returns to the DSO for a gripping world premiere.
Apr 2-3Opera, Vocal & Choral
The Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno
Travel back in time with the DSO to Elvis Presley’s heyday. Rock and roll to classic hits like “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” “If I Can Dream” and more!
Sept 11-13
Gala Concert with Idina Menzel
For one night only, Idina Menzel brings her unlimited talent to Dallas for a magical, gravity-defying evening with the DSO.
Sept 26
Día de los Muertos with the DSO
Join the DSO in celebrating lost loved ones with vibrant music, explosive color and traditional festivities.
Oct 30
Holidays with the DSO
When the most wonderful time of the year comes around, you’ll want to spend it at the Meyerson. Celebrate the season with the festive magic of your seasonal favorites brought to life by the DSO.
Dec 11-13
Family Holidays with the DSO
Family Holidays with the DSO is a kid-friendly, one-hour long concert of holiday classics where all ages can share the music with us.
Dec 12 Holidays with the DSO
When the most wonderful time of the year comes around, you’ll want to spend it at the Meyerson. Celebrate the season with the festive magic of your seasonal favorites brought to life by the DSO.
Dec 17-20
Oops…I Sang It Again! Pop Queens of the ’90s & ’00s
Spice up your night and hear the anthems of the iconic Y2K pop queens with a rhinestone-studded twist!
Jan 8-9
Rock Legends of the ’60s & ’70s: Sounds of Laurel Canyon
Relish in the sun-drenched sounds of Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Mamas & The Papas, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and more!
Jan 29-30
Bach’s St. John Passion
Experience the operatic drama and shadowy mystery of Bach’s biblical masterpiece — a searing saga of betrayal, forgiveness and resurrection.
Feb 12-13 Sibelius, Brahms & Vaughan Williams
Sibelius sends the imagination soaring with music of fire and ice, while Vaughan-Williams and Brahms offer moments of mystery and mysticism.
Mar 5-7
Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin Manuel Miranda
From the legendary hits of Hamilton to the fan-favorite melodies of Moana, this concert is non-stop fun for the whole family!
Mar 19-21
Mozart’s Don Giovanni
In Mozart’s opera of fevered passions and heavenly arias, revenge is a dish best served stone cold.
Mar 26-28
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Coast into an effortlessly cool summer of nostalgia with music from legends like Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett and Steely Dan.
Apr 16-17
Duruflé’s Requiem with the Dallas Symphony Chorus
The Dallas Symphony Chorus celebrates its 50th anniversary as the official vocal ensemble of the DSO with an ethereal performance of Duruflé’s crown jewel symphonic poem
May 2
The Music of Billy Joel
Join us for this reimagining of Billy Joel’s iconic songbook including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind” and more!
May 21-23Movies in Concert
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
Relive the magic of year six as Harry soars across the big screen in HD in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert.
Sept 4-6
Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film
With witches, wands and wickedly good music, Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film brings you an enchanting concert experience perfect for the season, with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing John Debney’s score live to the film!
Oct 9-11
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film
Enjoy a magical twist on a timeless tale with Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert! The DSO brings this heartwarming holiday classic to life, performing Miles Goodman’s original score live alongside the movie.
Dec 4-6
Disney and Pixar’s UP in Concert
Join us for Disney and Pixar’s UP in Concert and float away on a symphonic adventure like no other. Hear the magic of Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award®-winning score performed live by the DSO as the beloved film plays on the big screen.
Feb 26-28
Barbie The Movie: In Concert
Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert and meet us in Barbie LandTM! The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic soundtrack.
May 7-9Pop Classics
The Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno
Travel back in time with the DSO to Elvis Presley’s heyday. Rock and roll to classic hits like “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” “If I Can Dream” and more!
Sept 11-13 Gala Concert with Idina Menzel
For one night only, Idina Menzel brings her unlimited talent to Dallas for a magical, gravity-defying evening with the DSO.
Sept 26 Oops…I Sang It Again! Pop Queens of the ’90s & ’00s
Spice up your night and hear the anthems of the iconic Y2K pop queens with a rhinestone-studded twist!
Jan 8-9 Rock Legends of the ’60s & ’70s: Sounds of Laurel Canyon
Relish in the sun-drenched sounds of Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Mamas & The Papas, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and more!
Jan 29-30 Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin Manuel Miranda
From the legendary hits of Hamilton to the fan-favorite melodies of Moana, this concert is non-stop fun for the whole family!
Mar 19-21 Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Coast into an effortlessly cool summer of nostalgia with music from legends like Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett and Steely Dan.
Apr 16-17 The Music of Billy Joel
Join us for this reimagining of Billy Joel’s iconic songbook including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind” and more!
May 21-23Holidays
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film
Enjoy a magical twist on a timeless tale with Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert! The DSO brings this heartwarming holiday classic to life, performing Miles Goodman’s original score live alongside the movie.
Dec 4-6 Holidays with the DSO
When the most wonderful time of the year comes around, you’ll want to spend it at the Meyerson. Celebrate the season with the festive magic of your seasonal favorites brought to life by the DSO.
Dec 11-13 Family Holidays with the DSO
Family Holidays with the DSO is a kid-friendly, one-hour long concert of holiday classics where all ages can share the music with us.
Dec 12 Holidays with the DSO
When the most wonderful time of the year comes around, you’ll want to spend it at the Meyerson. Celebrate the season with the festive magic of your seasonal favorites brought to life by the DSO.
Dec 17-20
Brassy Holidays
Join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra brass, percussion and organ for this bold and brilliant holiday extravaganza that will have you pulsing with holiday spirit!
Dec 15
New Year’s Eve with the DSO
Gather with your friends and family and make this New Year’s Eve truly memorable with the music of the DSO.
Dec 31