Past Seasons
2025/2026
Jinkx Monsoon
Award-winning actress and vocalist Jinkx Monsoon is making her electrifying debut with the Oregon Symphony.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert
Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and the Oregon Symphony.
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Joshua Bell Plays Saint-Saëns
Violin superstar Joshua Bell joins the Oregon Symphony for the grandest of season openings!
Andrew Bird
Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird, makes his debut with the Oregon Symphony
Tchaikovsky & Strauss
It’s a blockbuster start to our classical season with Tchaikovsky & Strauss!
Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2
Rachmaninoff’s ultra-Romantic Symphony No. 2 enfolds you with sweeping melodies, lush orchestrations, and inspired lyrical passages.
esperanza spalding
It’s a fabulous night of orchestra-meets-jazz with headliner—and Portland’s own—esperanza spalding. (This concert has passed.)
M. Ward with the Oregon Symphony
M. Ward brings his latest open-hearted, inviting album to life onstage with the Oregon Symphony during our 2025 Sounds Like Portland Festival. (This concert has passed.)
The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert
Relive the ’80s in this special 40th anniversary celebration of The Goonies! (This concert has passed.)
Halloween Pops
Something spooky is coming to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Join us for this frighteningly fun concert!
Seven Deadly Sins
Portland songstress Storm Large wows you as she explores the world of The Seven Deadly Sins. (This concert has passed.)
The Decemberists
For the first time, The Decemberists take the stage with the Oregon Symphony for a landmark hometown collaboration.
The Complete String Quartets of Caroline Shaw: A Concert Crawl
This one-day, three-venue event celebrates the work of Portland-based composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, inviting audiences to journey across Portland, experiencing six hours of her stunning music for string quartet and voice.
The Dandy Warhols
The Dandy Warhols return to the Oregon Symphony for the second time featuring new favorites and classics from their 30-year career.
Chicago: The Movie Musical in Concert
Put on your dancing shoes and prepare for a breathtaking concert you’ll never forget…and all that jazz!
Carmina Burana
The bold tunes and primal rhythms of Carmina Burana celebrate nature, the tavern, and the pleasures of love.
Cirque Nutcracker
Troupe Vertigo joins the Oregon Symphony for a festive and family-friendly concert that will have you and yours jumping for joy!
Ben Folds
Ben Folds joins the Oregon Symphony to perform beloved fan-favorites and exciting new music.
Gospel Christmas
Feel the spirit of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.
Merry-achi Christmas with Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández
Eight-time GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández brings holiday cheer with its “Merry-achi Christmas” tour, celebrating the Christmas season with a dazzling blend of mariachi and holiday classics.
Holiday Pops
Make memories together as the Oregon Symphony creates a magical winter wonderland with popular tunes and holiday favorites.
Elf in Concert
Nobody spreads Christmas cheer quite like Buddy the Elf! This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen.
Pink Martini New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year with Portland darlings Pink Martini! Featuring Pink Martini’s signature blend of jazz, classical, and pop music.
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro
Our maestro is missing, and Sherlock Holmes and the Oregon Symphony are on the case in this family-friendly concert!
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
Step into a world where the deep, resonant tones of Mississippi Delta Blues meet the majesty of a symphony orchestra. More than a concert— it’s an immersive and poignant journey through sound, culture, and storytelling.
Wagner’s Greatest Hits
Surrender to the drama and passion of Wagner’s greatest hits!
Beethoven’s Eroica
A most heart-stirring concert awaits you, portraying vastly different approaches to grief and memory.
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage beams the most iconic Star Trek footage of both film and television to the big screen with a live symphony orchestra performing the score.
DIVAS: Jimmie Herrod Salutes Jazz
America’s Got Talent superstar vocalist Jimmie Herrod is teaming up with the Oregon Symphony for a concert filled with the music of your favorite divas, from Judy Garland to Madonna to Janet Jackson, and more!
Sibelius & Grieg
A Nordic musical banquet featuring pieces from Sibelius, Grieg, and Stenhammar.
Naked Classics: Pictures at an Exhibition
Oregon Symphony new series “Naked Classics” kicks off with presenter Paul Rissmann and Mussorgsky offering a fresh, fun way to experience classical music!
Pictures at an Exhibition
Come along as your “mind’s ears” conjure the pictures on exhibit in this musical art gallery. Plus, violinist Gil Shaham plays Bruch’s Romantic Concerto.
Peppa Pig’s My First Concert
Peppa Pig – My First Concert is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
The Oregon Symphony performs alongside a guest vocalists to lead audiences in a visual-musical journey of Dolly Parton’s songs, life, and stories.
Jamming in Symphony: A Tribute to the Legendary Music of Bob Marley
A collection of Bob Marley’s most beloved and iconic songs—presented in a way never-before heard. Meticulously curated by Marley’s eldest son, musician, producer, humanitarian and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, the set features Bob Marley’s music that you know and love; plus a few of Ziggy’s personal favorites from his father’s timeless catalog.
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score is performed live to picture in this thrilling adventure for all ages.
Mozart & Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Vivaldi’s iconic violin concerti are reimagined by Mandolinist Avi Avital paired with Mozart’s fast-paced “Haffner” Symphony.
Ben Rector: Symphonies Across America with Jon McLaughlin
Singer-songwriter Ben Rector brings his latest to the Oregon Symphony stage, a heartfelt musical celebration of the places and stories that shape us.
The Gold Rush by Charles Chaplin
The Reser and the Oregon Symphony bring to life Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie, The Gold Rush, with a live orchestral performance underscoring Chaplin’s own original film score.
Dinosaurs!
This family-friendly concert will take you on an exciting journey through time, combining the power of live music and the Jurassic era.
Stravinsky & Shostakovich
Experience Shostakovich’s sensational First Symphony paired with a divertimento from one of fellow Russian composer Stravinksy’s ballets.
Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, and the Celtic All-Stars
Cape Breton’s celebrated Celtic icon Natalie MacMaster and acclaimed fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy welcome some of the world’s finest Celtic musicians for an extraordinary evening of music.
Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony
Journey through Scotland with Mendelssohn’s evocative Third Symphony. Plus, Conrad Tao performs Mozart’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 21
Drum Tao
Experience the power and grace of world-renowned Japanese percussion group, Drum Tao.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
Witness one of the most popular anime franchises of all time on a full-size cinema screen, as its iconic soundtrack is brought to life on stage by the Oregon Symphony.
Ravel & Saint-Saëns
A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited with Gershwin. Plus, the Oregon Symphony performs Saint-Saëns’ acclaimed symphonic poem.
Ahoy! Melodies from the High Seas
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure through the high seas with this pirate-themed show for young music lovers.
An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4
Bask in Beethoven’s sun-infused, high-spirited Fourth Symphony.
Lettuce with the Oregon Symphony
Join Lettuce and the Oregon Symphony for a genre-shattering night where the legendary funk band transforms their iconic catalog into a breathtaking symphonic experience with one of the country’s premiere orchestras. Deep-pocket funk and psychedelic soundscapes meet sweeping orchestral power in a one-of-a-kind “symphonic funk” experience.
Rick Ross with the Oregon Symphony
Legendary MC and business mogul Rick Ross is joining the Oregon Symphony for a night of refined rap and musical soundscapes. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his landmark debut album Port of Miami, the Biggest Boss brings timeless anthems like “Hustlin’” and “Push It” to the symphonic stage for a genre-blending performance you won’t want to miss.
Haydn & Bruckner
Experience for yourself why Bruckner’s Seventh is his most cherished symphony. Plus, cellist Hayoung Choi captures the poetry and exhilaration of Haydn’s Concerto.
Copland & Rachmaninoff
Fasten your seatbelt as Alessio Bax tackles Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 followed by the Oregon Symphony performing Copland’s Third Symphony.
Clue: Live in Concert
For the first time, the iconic murder-mystery comedy comes to life in Clue: Live in Concert, featuring the Oregon Symphony performing John Morris’ mischievous and suspenseful score in perfect sync with the film.
The Music of John Williams
Celebrate the timeless legacy of John Williams’ fan-favorite movie scores performed live by the Oregon Symphony.
Percussion & Rhythm
In this exciting program, Composer-in-Residence Andy Akiho presents a work that celebrates percussion and rhythm alongside the Oregon Symphony percussionists.
Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto
Respighi, beloved magician of orchestral colors, pays tribute to the “Eternal City” in his richly imagined tone poem. Plus, Colin Currie raises the roof in the Concerto composed for him.
JAWS in Concert
Featuring a score that evokes pure terror, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Now, experience the original summer move blockbuster in an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience!
The Music of SQUARE ENIX – Magic, Memories, and Melodies
From the creators of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY and NieR:Orchestra Concert, The Music of SQUARE ENIX - Magic, Memories, and Melodies celebrates the unforgettable worlds and iconic soundtracks that have defined generations of video game storytelling and adventure.
2024/2025 Season
Peter & the Wolf
Experience the Oregon Symphony play the delightful score that cleverly introduces young audience members to the different musical instruments while the charming story is narrated live.
Adventures in the Great Outdoors
The Oregon Symphony is going on a hike, and we want you to come along!
Mahler 3: Nature Finds a Voice
Mahler’s Third is an expansive hymn to the primal life force that animates every flower in the meadow, animal in the forest, and the divine love that forever unites nature and humankind.
Celebration Concert
Celebration Concert highlights the exceptional musicians and community partners that constitute our vibrant arts community, showcasing the profound impact of their musical contributions.
Lullaby Project
Together with musicians from the Oregon Symphony and local singer-songwriters, parents and parents-to-be are creating personal lullabies for their children, expressing their hopes and dreams for the future.
Amadeus in Concert
The dazzling film about the tortuous rivalry between world-renowned composers Mozart and Salieri returns to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall to celebrate its 40th anniversary!
Back to the '80s
Featuring the music of such 80’s iconic stars as Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Queen, and Joe Cocker… it will be a totally tubular concert experience, for sure!
Scheherazade and Celilo Falls
Principal Cello and composer Nancy Ives merges music, poetry, and photography to tell the story of the majestic falls of Celilo Falls, once located on the mid-Columbia River in Oregon.
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Makoto Ozone performs his rendition of Gershwin’s jazzy, kaleidoscopic tribute to the kinetic energy of America’s cities in the 1920s.
Impressions of the Sea
Debussy paints musical portraits of tranquil waves, brewing storms, and the sun’s celestial journey across a radiant sky.
Beethoven Symphony No. 6
With its depictions of babbling brooks, bird calls, and an electrifying thunderstorm, Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony evokes the beauty of the Austrian countryside with cinematic clarity.
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
Experience the ways Mozart scaled new heights in the striking drama and heavenly bliss of his final Symphony, the “Jupiter.”
Schumann 4: From Sorrow to Ecstasy
A work of searing drama and intensity, Schumann’s Fourth Symphony charts an emotional journey to rapturous joy in one uninterrupted flow of achingly romantic music.
Bach & Mendelssohn: Grace and Grandeur
Adored for centuries for its heartwarming “Air on the G String,” Bach’s Third Orchestral Suite illuminates Baroque dance forms. And Mendelssohn sings ecstatic hymns of praise in his Second Symphony.
Copland & Sibelius: Sounds of Spring
The first warm, fragrant breezes of spring waft through the pages of two beloved works: Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Sibelius’s Fifth Symphony.
Lindsey Stirling - Night with the Oregon Symphony
Limited new inventory released! Experience the next evolution of multi-award-winning Lindsey Stirling as she brings her groundbreaking fusion of electronic violin and orchestral grandeur to the Symphony stage.
26 Little Deaths
Carla Kihlstedt weaves a sweeping song cycle inspired by Edward Gorey’s delightfully dark alphabet book.
The Music of Angelo Badalamenti & Twin Peaks
Join the Oregon Symphony for a hauntingly surreal evening celebrating the music from David Lynch’s mysterious town of Twin Peaks.
ONE PIECE Music Symphony
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of “One Piece" with a special orchestra concert – the ONE PIECE Music Symphony!
Back to the Future in Concert
From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time!
Open Music with Katherine Balch
Katherine Balch is a composer of uncannily expressive and technical prowess.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Baroque music at its most cinematic.
Prom Night at the Symphony
Relive the glory days or make new memories with an evening of timeless Prom tunes, silly photo opportunities, and the crowning of Prom court royalty!
Tower of Power with the Oregon Symphony
Get ready to groove with one of the most legendary funk and soul powerhouses of all time!
Step Afrika!
Immerse yourself in the energy and awe-inspiring agility of African dance!
Open Music with Gabriel Kahane
In this wide-ranging survey of American song, Oregon Symphony Creative Chair, Gabriel Kahane, interprets the works of the songwriters who have shaped him as an artist and thinker.
Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices
In Uplifted Voices, Silkroad shines a light on previously under-recognized voices from across the globe to change our perspective of the history and migration of music.
The Music of the Rolling Stones
Backed by the power of a full orchestra and rock band, incredible lead singer MiG Ayesa delivers a fabulous rendition of Mick Jagger’s vocals (and moves) to recreate The Rolling Stones’ biggest hits through the decades!
Steve Reich’s Different Trains & Natalie Joachim
Embark on an emotional odyssey with the Oregon Symphony, exploring the cultural heritage, personal identities, and family histories of three groundbreaking living American composers.