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10/6/2026 4:00:00 AM |
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Jacksonville Symphony presents Stevie Wonder, Bernstein, Elton John and a live organ improvisation to The Phantom of the Opera in October 2026 |
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Jacksonville, Fla. (October 1, 2026) – The Jacksonville Symphony presents four performances in October, including the opening of the Terry Family Foundation Pops Series: Stevie Wonder & More: The 70s & Beyond, the choral-filled concert: Bernstein & Stravinsky, Music of the Knights and The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Film with Live Organ. All performances take place in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
October 2026 Schedule Stevie Wonder & More: The 70s & Beyond | Oct. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Experience an unforgettable night of classic hits and feel-good grooves. Sherrod T. Brown, currently in the 2026 Tony Award®-nominated Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, joins Jacksonville Symphony in a dynamic showcase of hits from the 70s, 80s and beyond. From soulful ballads to irresistible dance floor anthems like “Superstition,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” “Somebody to Love” and “Forever Young,” this celebration of legendary artists is sure to fill Jacoby Symphony Hall with rhythm and joy.
Tickets: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/70sandbeyond Bernstein & Stravinsky | Oct. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Rhythm and storytelling drive this vivid program led by guest conductor Christopher Warren-Green. Bernstein’s Fancy Free crackles with restless energy and sly humor. The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus adds an impactful vocal dimension to Borodin’s Polovetsian Dances, rich in color and propulsive rhythm, before Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite weaves a spell of mystery, transformation and elemental force.
Tickets: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/bernstein-strav Music of the Knights: Elton, McCartney & Lloyd Webber | Oct. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber are not only Knights—they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time with careers that span decades. Music of the Knights honors their lasting musical influence with songs such as “Memory,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Your Song,” “Circle of Life,” “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude.”
Tickets: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/musicoftheknights The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Film with Live Organ | Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
A one-of-a-kind experience with the Bryan Concert Organ and a cinematic gem awaits! Organist Brett Miller performs a live improvisation to the silent classic The Phantom of the Opera (1925), transforming every scene with dramatic sound and spellbinding atmosphere—all while the film plays on the big screen in Jacoby Symphony Hall!
Tickets: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/phantom-organ
Tickets are available at JaxSymphony.org or by calling 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 165,000 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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