25/26 Symphony & Organ Subscriptions Are Still On Sale!
Pure Joy Opening Night: Magical Tchaikovsky
Friday, September 19th at 6:00 pm
“Pure Joy Opening Night: Magical Tchaikovsky” will include a classical concert featuring the Madison Symphony Orchestra and guest pianist Olga Kern, conducted by John DeMain, in Overture Hall.
Event Details
Location: Overture Hall
Tickets: $30-$100
Featuring
John DeMain, Conductor
Olga Kern, Piano
Soar with Cirque de la Symphonie & Party into the Night
Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 pm
“Soar with Cirque de la Symphonie & Party into the Night” will bring together the magic of circus arts and our orchestra in Overture Hall. In Cirque goes to the Cinema, Cirque acrobats will perform original choreographed acts while the Madison Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John DeMain, performs music from famous film scores, including Harry Potter and Star Wars (John Williams), Mission Impossible (Lalo Schifrin), The Sting (Scott Joplin), Gladiator (Hans Zimmer), West Side Story (Leonard Bernstein), My Heart Will Go On from Titanic (James Horner), and more! A lively after-party with food stations, DJ Terrence J, and dancing follows the concert. You can purchase $50 tickets for the after-party separately online.
Event Details
Location: Overture Hall
Concert Tickets: $30-$100**
**After Party Tickets can be added when you purchase tickets to the concert.
Featuring
John DeMain, Conductor
Cirque de la Symphonie, Special Guest Artists
News & Stories
Single Tickets On Sale: 25/26 Symphony Season
You can now purchase single tickets for any of the 25/26 Symphony Season concerts. This includes the 8 Subscription Concerts, Centennial Concerts and MSO at the Movies. Single tickets for all concerts and events can be purchased through the Overture Center Box Office in person or online
Create Your Own 4 Concert Classical Series
You can choose any 4 of the 8 Symphony Subscription Concerts – any day, any seat and any price level. To take advantage of this deal just use the Promo Code: MSO4 to save 10% off single ticket prices on the top right of the pages on Overture’s website. **This does exclude Centennial Opening Weekend Events and MSO at the Movies.
Student Rush Tickets Available For Centennial Events
We are excited to offer Student Rush tickets for our Centennial Opening Weekend for ONLY $15! Student rush tickets are available (with valid student ID) starting on Wednesday, September 17th through each concert day. To get student rush tickets for Pure Joy: Magical Tchaikovsky and/or Cirque de la Symphonie please visit the Overture Center Box Office during their open hours at 201 State Street.
New Position Opening at MSO Office
We are currently hiring for the role of Digital Marketing and Engagement Specialist at the Madison Symphony Orchestra. This is a full time position and will be a part of the Marketing team. If you or someone who know is interested please apply below!
Upcoming Concerts – You’re Invited!
Greg Zelek with the UW-Madison Concert Choir
October 2nd
The UW-Madison Concert Choir, conducted by Mariana Farah, will join MSO Principal Organist, Greg Zelek, in a concert featuring some beautiful works written for organ and choir. In a program featuring other well-known classics, like arrangements of Amazing Grace and Barber’s Sure on This Shining Night, as well as popular arrangements of Brazilian jazz tunes, you won’t want to miss this exciting collaboration!
Disney and Pixar, Toy Story in Concert
October 5th
Madison Symphony Orchestra’s MSO at the Movies presents Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert featuring a screening of the groundbreaking complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Randy Newman’s musical score performed live to the film in Overture Hall.
Primal Light
October 17th-19th
Join maestro John DeMain for the first concert of our 100th season performing pieces from Bates, Franck and Mahler alongside the Madison Symphony Chorus. Special guests include Pianist Christopher Taylor, Soprano Jeni Houser and Mezzo-Soprano Emily Fons. Themes of struggle, hope, and transcendence will bring us to a glorious reassurance of light in our lives.
Upcoming Community Events
Forward Theater: Primary Trust by Eboni Booth
September 4th-21st, 2025
A story of reinvention wrapped in humor and heart. Kenneth has never needed much: a steady job, a quiet routine, and a mai tai (or two) with his best friend. But when life pulls the rug out from under him, Kenneth is forced to step beyond the familiar and into the unknown. What he discovers is a world richer and more expansive than he ever imagined. This 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner and whimsical new comedy reminds us that sometimes, the smallest steps lead to the most extraordinary transformations.
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Farley Center and DABL Market: Peace Songs
September 13th, 2025
Peace Songs 2025 is the seventh bi-annual land art project hosted by the Farley Center. We invited community artists to get creative in the woods using natural materials from the land. They were asked to be inspired, expand creative boundaries, play with mystery, explore, and celebrate our connection to the earth. This year we have 18 participating artists creating 16 different installations in the Natural Path Sanctuary using only materials that are healthy for the wildlife and can decompose safely back into the earth.
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Capital City Theatre: A Night of Jason Robert Brown
September 19th, 2025
Ready for a night unlike any other in Madison? Cabaret Soirée is back, bringing the dazzling and intimate world of cabaret to life! Imagine yourself in a cozy setting, maybe with a drink in hand, as incredible singers take the stage. For one unforgettable hour, you’ll be captivated by phenomenal music, fascinating stories, and genuine moments that will stay with you long after the lights dim. This season is extra special, featuring both legendary national cabaret stars and the freshest local voices. Don’t miss out on these unique, one-night-only events – with audiences limited to 100, you’ll feel like part of the magic!
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