Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Upcoming Events & Tickets
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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra embarks on a season of dazzling variety, combining blockbuster orchestral masterpieces, beloved film scores, and festive concerts for all ages. The season opens in September with From Paganini to John Williams, showcasing the virtuosity of Isabelle Demers and sweeping transcriptions including Star Wars Suite and Firebird. This is followed in October by The Music of Star Wars, bringing epic cinematic themes to life on stage with full orchestra. Among confirmed pops highlights is Hollywood Rocks!, playing in late May with a high-energy roster of film and movie-song favorites alongside powerful vocal performances.
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for Edmonton Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Many performances at the Winspear Centre show lowest-seat prices beginning around $65, especially for less central seats, depending on the concert and how far in advance seats are booked. The average price observed for ESO concerts tends to be around $120. These figures reflect mid-to-high demand performances and vary significantly with seating section and program.
About Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s leading orchestras, recognized for its artistic excellence and commitment to both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Founded in 1952, the ESO has grown into a fully professional ensemble that performs over 80 concerts annually, reaching audiences in Edmonton and across Alberta. The orchestra is based at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, a hall renowned for its acoustics and its centerpiece, the Davis Concert Organ, which adds a distinctive character to many ESO performances.
Throughout its history, the ESO has balanced great symphonic masterworks with innovative programming that blends genres and introduces audiences to new voices. It has collaborated with internationally celebrated soloists, Canadian artists, and guest conductors, as well as musicians outside the classical sphere, including popular and rock performers. The orchestra has also been noted for commissioning and performing works by Canadian composers, helping to expand and promote the country’s orchestral repertoire.
Education and community engagement are central to the ESO’s mission. Through initiatives such as school concerts, family events, and outreach in neighborhoods across Edmonton, the orchestra reaches thousands of students and community members each year. These programs aim to make orchestral music more accessible while nurturing the next generation of music lovers. With a blend of artistic ambition, community focus, and adaptability, the ESO continues to serve as a cultural cornerstone of Edmonton and an important voice in Canada’s musical landscape.
