Upcoming Concerts
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Events
Dazzling Dvořák
POST CONCERT EXPERIENCE Meet & greet with Paul Huang in the Oval Lobby at intermission (~8:20 PM) Join the RPO for a night of intensity! Marcelo Lehninger leads a provocative program, opening with Carlos Simon’s vibrant Festive Fanfare and Overture. The Chicago Tribune hails Lehninger for keeping “sophistication to the fore”! Acclaimed violinist Paul Huang…
RPYO & RPO Side by Side
Series sponsored by When the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra share the stage, something truly special happens. This side-by-side concert brings professional musicians and the region’s most talented young artists together for an unforgettable evening of collaboration, mentorship, and electrifying orchestral sound—all under the baton of Music Director Andreas Delfs. Yes,…
RYP x RPO: Mix & Music
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes and off the stage at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra? Come find out! Mix & Music is an evening of live performance, conversation, and connection. Mingle with RPO artists and staff over food by Farmhouse Table, followed by a special performance and Q&A with young musicians building a career here…
Baroque to Brilliance
Concert supported by Dr. Victor Poleshuck, Richard Sterns & Suzanna Rubright, and Dr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Post-concert champagne toast sponsor Prepare to be dazzled as “one of the most brilliant couples in classical music” (Guardian), Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony, perform Sarasate’s fiery Navarra. Andreas Delfs leads the night starting with Bach’s lively Brandenburg…
Heroes and Villains: Movie Music Classics
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesSponsored by Official Caterer Supported by Andrew J. Burke - Associate Real Estate Broker, Series sponsored by and A musical thrill ride with your RPO – legendary scores from your favorite spy and superhero movies in Heroes & Villains: Movie Music Classics! Relive the suave sophistication of James Bond, the swinging ‘60s charm of Austin…
Mozart & Prokofiev – SOLD OUT
Concert sponsored by Lydia Palmer, RICP Series sponsored by PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this concert are no longer available online. A limited number of tickets will be available the day of show for walk-up patrons. Doors open at 1 PM. Join Music Director Andreas Delfs in the intimate setting of Beston Hall on the…
Brahms in Bloom
Concert sponsored by Concert supported by Deborah Ronnen, Karen Duguid & Wally Johnson, and Sam & Mimi Tilton Immerse yourself in a night of soaring melodies and profound beauty as…
Windborne’s The Music of Led Zeppelin
Kodak Center (200 Ridge Rd) 200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY, United StatesExperience the power and intensity of Zeppelin’s legendary catalog brought to life by your RPO in a high-voltage symphonic rock show led by conductor and arranger Brent Havens. This is a one-night-only…
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NOTE: The dates on this concert have changed due to a scheduling conflict Original dates: Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22, 2025 Concert sponsored by Series sponsored by…
FREE Around the Town Concert – East High School
This event is FREE but tickets are required. Underwritten by Christine Colucci RPO For All Sponsor The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra brings its beloved Around the Town series to East High School Tuesday, April 28. An Evening of Overtures is the perfect introduction for first-time classical music listeners and a delightful treat for seasoned concert-goers alike because…
ROCmusic Side-By-Side with RPO
This annual concert features your RPO performing side-by-side with students from ROCmusic. THE CONCERT IS FREE AND TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED.
RPO @ RIT: Bob Sneider Jazz Trio
This event is free and open to all. The RPO at RIT series concludes this season with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Jazz Trio led by Bob Sneider on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Sklarsky Glass Box Theatre at the SHED.
The Music of Tina Turner
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career as your RPO elevates all her iconic songs including “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno,” “Proud Mary,” and more. As sentimental as…
Rhythm & Romance
Experience a mesmerizing fusion of musical worlds as the legendary Wu Man brings the haunting beauty of the pipa to life in Zhao Jiping’s Pipa Concerto. The pipa is a 2,000-year- old, lute-like instrument and Man, the world’s leading pipa player. Lan Shui leads the RPO in an exhilarating program featuring John Adams’ The Chairman…
Mother Goose with Rochester City Ballet
Concert sponsored by (Bruce Marche, Matthew Geherin, Kristen Storey, and Matthew Hettinga) and Series sponsored In Loving Memory of Lenore P. Lesser Classic fairytales come to life with your RPO and Rochester City Ballet performing Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. This whimsical journey combines music, movement, and imagination for an enchanting afternoon perfect for young audiences.
Broadway in Hollywood!
Sponsored by Series sponsored by and Evan Roider leads your RPO on a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood, with show-stopping hits from favorite stage-to-screen sensations including Wicked, West Side…
Mozart & Haydn
Series sponsored by Join Music Director Andreas Delfs in the intimate setting of Beston Hall on the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series!
RPO 25/26 Season Gala
This celebration of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season brings you an evening filled with Voices of Today! This fantastic night includes cocktails, dinner, and a full orchestra performance conducted by RPO Music Director Andreas Delfs. But that’s not all – we’ve got some extra special surprises in store that you won’t want to miss!…
Season Finale: Carmina Burana
The season reaches a thrilling climax as Andreas Delfs leads the RPO, the Rochester Oratorio Society, Bach Children's Chorus of Rochester, and powerhouse soloists in Carl Orff’s electrifying Carmina Burana—a choral spectacle of fate, fortune, and unrelenting rhythm. The program opens with Pacho Flores performing Roberto Sierra’s stunning trumpet concerto Salseando. Don’t miss this astonishing…
PHILS Special: RPO @ Fringe Contemporary Works with Theremin
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesAs part of the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival, your RPO brings a thrilling one-night-only program to Eastman Theatre that pushes the boundaries of orchestral sound. Mason Bates’ Mothership kicks off…
Opening Night: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour 26/27 Philharmonics season opens with a bold celebration of American creativity and timeless orchestral power. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in a world premiere by Michael Torke…
Opening Night: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour 26/27 Philharmonics season opens with a bold celebration of American creativity and timeless orchestral power. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in a world premiere by Michael Torke…
Peer Gynt With John de Lancie
Step into the world of myth, memory, and music as your RPO presents a rare, semi-staged performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. Led by acclaimed actor John de Lancie, best known…
Piano Festival: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by…
25/26 Season Series
Explore the RPO’s blockbuster concerts including Philharmonics, Pops, Sunday Matinees featuring Mozart, and Specials.
PHILHARMONICS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursdays / Saturdays / Sundays at 7:30 PM
POPS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Fridays / Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees at Naz
Nazareth University, Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center
Sundays at 2 PM
OrKIDStra
Hochstein Performance Hall
Sundays at 2 PM
Holiday Specials
Various performance spaces
Various days and times
Nutcracker, Gala Holiday Pops
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