2026/27 Season

Forte
August 27, 2026

Issa Trap Symphony

Bars + beats + a professional string ensemble = a one-night-only performance that will blend genres, explore new sounds, and leave you wanting more!
Masterworks
September 25 - September 26, 2026

Falletta Conducts Gershwin & Strauss

Maestro JoAnn Falletta and pianist Joyce Yang get jazzy with Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F in this celebratory season opener.
Family
September 27, 2026

Symphony of Sports

Symphony of Sports brings the excitement of the stadium to the Holland Center! This highly interactive family concert will have young sports fans and music lovers cheering, moving, and on their feet from start to finish. Lobby activities start at 1:15.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
October 9, 2026

PetRock

From the sunny vibes of “Ventura Highway” to the soaring energy of “Mr. Blue Sky,” you’ll be “Sailing” in nostalgia with Omaha’s own ‘70s tribute band PetRock performing with your Omaha Symphony.
Special Concerts
October 10 - October 11, 2026

Cathedral Baroque

The Omaha Symphony in collaboration with Saint Cecilia Cathedral, proudly presents A Symphony Cathedral Baroque!
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
October 24 - October 25, 2026

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Lower prices and more availability Sunday matinee.
Masterworks
October 30 - October 31, 2026

Dvořák's Seventh

Dvořák’s exuberant Symphony No. 7 takes you on an epic adventure in this program led by Conductor Anna Rakitina and cellist Jaemin Han.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
November 14, 2026

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

The premier Pink Floyd experience, The Machine, comes to Omaha playing classic hits alongside an immersive light show, celebrating 50 years since the hit studio album Wish You Were Here.
Symphony Joslyn
November 22, 2026

Schubert's Symphony No. 4

Schubert’s Symphony No. 4, composed when the prodigy was only nineteen, is led by Maestro José Luis Gómez; Associate Principal Cello Gregory Clinton’s artistry shines in Kabalevsky’s lively Cello Concerto in G Minor.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
November 28 - November 29, 2026

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Relive the film that started it all for the 25th anniversary of its original theatrical release. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok, and magic mirrors in high definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
December 19, 2026

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

The Omaha Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture.
Symphony Joslyn
January 10, 2027

Falletta & Mendelssohn's “Italian”

Be transported to the Italian countryside in this dynamic and adrenaline-filled program conducted by Maestro JoAnn Falletta.
Masterworks
January 15 - January 16, 2027

Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances

The thunder of percussion propels this program from the dance clubs of Mexico, through the smoky haze of Spanish nightlife, to Rachmaninoff’s frenzied Symphonic Dances.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
January 23 - January 24, 2027

Clouds in My Coffee: The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon

Celebrate the songs you know and love by Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, performed by the superbly talented Capathia Jenkins and the Omaha Symphony.
Family
February 6, 2027

Adventure in the Deep, Dark Woods

Journey into the deep, dark woods as The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child come to life with narrator, orchestra, and projected illustrations in this fun, all-ages family concert. Lobby activities start at 9:45 AM.
Symphony Joslyn
February 21, 2027

Mozart’s Symphony No. 25

Mozart’s “Little” G Minor headlines a program led by conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush, "a continually rising talent in the conducting world" (Baltimore Sun). Principal Trumpet Scott Quackenbush soars in Gregson’s powerful Trumpet Concerto.
Masterworks
February 26 - February 27, 2027

Mahler’s Fourth

Mozart and Mahler’s soprano-led masterpieces carry the audience through an evening full of opulent melodies.
Masterworks
April 2 - April 3, 2027

Susanna Perry Gilmore Plays Mozart

Concertmaster Susanna Perry Gilmore shines in Mozart’s intimate and elegant Violin Concerto No. 1.
Family
April 4, 2027

Mermaids and Dragons

Make a splash and take flight in this fun, upbeat family concert exploring the magical worlds of mermaids and dragons. Featuring music from How to Train Your Dragon and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the orchestra brings soaring adventures and undersea wonders to life through sound and imagination. Lobby activities start at 1:15.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
April 10 - April 11, 2027

The Doo Wop Project

The Doo Wop Project takes you on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts, and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Four Seasons, and more.
Masterworks
May 7 - May 8, 2027

Sibelius’ Second

Sibelius’ popular Second Symphony and Beethoven’s expressive Fourth Piano Concerto transport the audience through the Romantic period in this program led by returning conductor Earl Lee and pianist Janice Carissa.
LIVE with the Omaha Symphony
May 14 - May 15, 2027

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Watch as the orchestra performs the award-winning John Williams score live with the film that many consider to be their favorite in the franchise.
Symphony Joslyn
May 23, 2027

Beethoven & Haydn

Haydn, the Grandfather of the Symphony, and his reluctant protégé Beethoven bookend this delightful and dramatic program led by conductor Katharina Wincor.
Masterworks
June 4 - June 5, 2027

Applied Underwriters Presents Beethoven’s Ninth

The season concludes with one of the most famous symphonies of all time: Beethoven’s Ninth, ending with the epic Ode to Joy.
Community Concerts
July 5, 2026

The RiverFront Community Concert Featuring the Omaha Symphony with Legends of Country

The Legends of Country, starring The X Factor finalist Rachel Potter and The Voice finalist Patrick Thomas, is a foot-stompin’, toe tappin’ tribute to the greatest names in country music, including songs by famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill.
Community Concerts
July 4, 2026

The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony

All are welcome to The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony! This fun, free and family-friendly evening in downtown Omaha returns to the Performance Pavilion in Gene Leahy Mall.