Jacksonville, Fla. (July 8, 2026) – Single tickets and new subscriptions for the Jacksonville Symphony's 2026/27 Season are on sale now. The 77th Season marks the reopening of the newly renovated Jacoby Symphony Hall and features grand orchestral works, world premieres, special presentations and audience favorites across every series.
"This season represents an exciting new chapter," said Courtney Lewis, Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony. "With extraordinary music from Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky to a remarkable new commission for The Flying Ace and the launch of our new Composer Sessions — it's a season that celebrates the traditions we cherish while continuing to explore new artistic possibilities."
Highlights of the season include Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Mahler's Symphony No. 9, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 and Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto featuring Sterling Elliott. The Terry Family Foundation Pops Series features the music of Frank Sinatra, ABBA, The Eagles, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Andrew Lloyd Webber, while the Symphonic Night at the Movies Series returns with Home Alone in Concert, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert.
The Florida Blue Classical Series welcomes guest artists including pianists Evren Ozel, Avery Gagliano and Roman Rabinovich, violinist Benjamin Beilman, cellist Sterling Elliott and guest conductors Christopher Warren-Green, Andrew Litton and Chloé Van Soeterstède. The Symphony will also welcome back Tony DeSare, Cirque de la Symphonie, Spot-On Entertainment vocalists and other guest artists throughout the Terry Family Foundation Pops Series and Fleet Landing Coffee Series.
Two one-night-only special events include:
The Flying Ace
Nov. 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the silent film produced in Jacksonville at Norman Studios with a world premiere live score commissioned by the Jacksonville Symphony. Led by Carlos Simon and written collaboratively by six acclaimed Black composers, this unique performance brings Jacksonville's cinematic history to life as the original film plays on the big screen.
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Jan. 23, 2027 | 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Travel expert Rick Steves joins the Jacksonville Symphony in person for an evening combining live orchestral music, storytelling and multimedia inspired by the cultures, history and landscapes of Europe.
Single tickets and new subscriptions are available now. Patrons are encouraged to purchase early for the best seat selection. For the full season schedule, visit JaxSymphony.org or call the Box Office at (904) 354-5547.
About the Jacksonville Symphony
The Jacksonville Symphony is North Florida’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization offering live performances at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout the area. Led by President and CEO Steven Libman and Music Director Courtney Lewis, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 180,000 individuals through over 95 performances each season. In addition, the Symphony provides music instruction for youth and operates the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras. For more information about the Symphony, visit JaxSymphony.org.
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