Thank you so much for being a part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. We’re excited to bring you some news and stories from the past month! Read further to find out what to expect in this July 2026 E-News & Stories.
- News & Stories
- Centennial Festival Weekend Thank You
- Christmas Single Tickets On Sale!
- 26/27 Symphony Subscriptions
- 26/27 Organ Subscriptions
- Community Events
- Madison Opera
- Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
News & Stories
Thank You for a Successful Centennial Festival Weekend!
The MSO wishes to thank all of the generous sponsors who made our FREE Centennial Festival Weekend possible. In total, 51 individuals, businesses, and foundations helped to underwrite all the costs of this event. You can view the event photos from the weekend HERE.
Special thanks to our Presenting and Lead Festival Sponsors:
Presenting Festival Sponsors
Madison Community Foundation
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
Lead Festival Sponsors
Diane Ballweg
Jim and Susan Bakke
Barbara and Norman Berven
Lau and Bea Christensen
W. Jerome Frautschi
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
Kay Schwichtenberg and Herman Baumann
And thanks to the 42 other sponsors whose gifts sponsored specific performances and presentations throughout the weekend. This event would not have been possible without your support!
Christmas Concert Single Tickets On Sale Now!
Single tickets for A Madison Symphony Christmas 2026 are on sale NOW! It’s Madison’s favorite holiday musical tradition. Bring family and friends and celebrate the season with the Madison Symphony. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites – there’s even a visit from Santa!
How do I buy my tickets? All single tickets are sold through the Overture Center Box Office, 201 State Street. Buy tickets online, in-person, or over the phone at (608) 258-4141.
What about the rest of the season? Single tickets for the remaining symphony concerts will go on sale to the public on Monday, August 3rd at 11 am. We will send out more information as we get closer to that date.
2026-2027 Symphony Subscriptions!
Welcome to the next century of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. Come experience the 2026-2027 season as it brims with orchestral masterworks, world-class soloists and conductors, sonic power and passion, and the arrival of the soon-to-be-announced new music director. Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-2027 season will be a journey of newness, artistry and innovation. There is no better way to explore the season than to subscribe. You’ll get the best seats in the stunning Overture Hall before they go on sale to the wider public, and you’ll enjoy substantial savings while you are at it!
2026-2027 Organ Subscriptions Are Live!
The 26-27 organ season promises a dynamic and inspiring lineup of performances. You’ll first experience a Sunday matinee featuring an all-Bach program that I’m honored to perform. In November, we’ll celebrate the legendary Celia Cruz with a vibrant tribute featuring Lucrecia and the Celia Cruz All-Stars, marking 100 years of her extraordinary legacy. February brings the highly anticipated Overture debut of Raúl Prieto Ramírez, and the season concludes in May with a joyful collaboration alongside the Madison Youth Choirs. It’s a season full of energy, artistry, and celebration! – Greg Zelek
Community Events To Check Out!
Madison Opera: Opera in the Park 2026
July 18, 2026
Since 2002, Madison Opera has shared the joy of opera through Opera in the Park, our free gift to our community. Garner Park comes alive with music and light sticks, as soloists share their favorite opera and musical theater numbers, along with the Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra. Join us on July 18 as we launch a year-long celebration of 25 years of Opera in the Park, running through next summer. Get ready to share your memories, your photos, and your happiness as we honor the past and look forward to the future!
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Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra: Concerts on the Square 2026
Duo d’Amore with Strings – June 8th
Under Paris Skies – July 15th
Hollywood Hits – July 22nd
Rhapsody Squared – July 29th
From the excitement of Hollywood hits to the intimate beauty of Dvořák’s Romance in F Minor, this season of Concerts on the Square® brings six weeks of music that span genres, generations, and continents. Mark your calendars and join us for summer nights filled with joy, artistry, and community on Capitol Square.
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