Charleston Symphony Orchestra Upcoming Events & Tickets
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Charleston Symphony kicks off its 2025-26 season with Beethoven & Tchaikovsky during Opening Weekend on September 19-20, 2025, promising a dynamic start under conductor Katharina Wincor. Following that, October presents New World Symphony with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto performed by principal clarinet Charles Messersmith, and Brahms’s Song of Destiny in a Masterworks program that mixes vocal chorus and orchestral power. (New World Symphony is scheduled October 10-11.)
In November, audiences will enjoy Scheherazade on November 21-22 with guest cellist Zuill Bailey joining CSO in this sumptuous storytelling score by Rimsky-Korsakov. December brings Holiday Pops! December 18-20 with theatre festivity, choirs, and seasonal favorites.
January features Bruch’s Violin Concerto on January 9-10, paired with A Journey Through the Alps, offering sweeping Romantic textures and virtuosic solo artistry. February’s highlight is Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 on February 6-7, with celebrated violinist James Ehnes also performing works by Sibelius in that program.
Come spring, April carries Gershwin’s Piano Concerto April 10-11 alongside lively orchestral works like Pines and Fountains of Rome. The season finale weekend is Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy on April 24-25, offering a grand closing with chorus and orchestra in one of Beethoven’s most expressive works.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for Charleston Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Single-concert tickets often begin around $55 for less premium seating in the Gaillard Center. For example, Beethoven & Tchaikovsky on September 19 has starting prices near $55, with other concerts like New World Symphony showing lowest prices around $67. Moderate seating (good orchestra or dress circle) tends to fall in the $75-$120 range, depending on the program and the seat location. On the higher end, prime orchestra seats closer to the stage, front center, or dress circle can reach $130 to $200 in many cases. Average ticket cost across most performances is reported to be about $130, though for marquee concerts the cost may exceed that level depending on demand and artist.
About Charleston Symphony Orchestra
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of South Carolina’s most prominent performing arts organizations, founded in 1936. Based at the historic Charleston Gaillard Center, the orchestra has become a vital cultural presence in the Lowcountry, presenting symphonic masterworks, pops programs, chamber performances, and collaborations with opera, ballet, and local arts groups. Its musicians perform not only on the concert stage but also throughout the community, making the CSO an integral part of Charleston’s artistic identity.
Education is a cornerstone of the CSO’s mission. Through programs like Young People’s Concerts, in-school ensemble visits, and the CSO Youth Orchestra, the organization reaches thousands of students annually across the region. These initiatives provide early exposure to live orchestral music while nurturing the next generation of musicians and music lovers. The CSO also maintains partnerships with schools, universities, and community organizations to expand access to classical music and inspire young talent.
In addition to traditional repertoire, the Charleston Symphony embraces innovation and variety. Its programming often blends classical masterpieces with contemporary works, jazz, Broadway, and film scores, appealing to a broad audience base. With a strong commitment to musical excellence and community engagement, the orchestra continues to grow its influence both within Charleston and beyond, contributing to the city’s reputation as a thriving center for the arts.
