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The Florida Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Florida Orchestra is thrilled to present its 58th season, offering unforgettable concerts throughout St. Petersburg at the Mahaffey Theater. Audiences can look forward to a dynamic mix of Masterworks, Pops, film-concert experiences, and theatrical performances — curated to engage listeners of all ages.
The season opens in September with Amadeus LIVE, a film-and-orchestra performance on September 13–14 at the Mahaffey Theater, pairing the acclaimed Oscar-winning movie Amadeus with its score played live, followed by The Good Peaches, a stirring blend of theatrical storytelling and dance on September 20. On September 25, audiences will experience Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, featuring the acclaimed actor himself — with live and recorded narration tracing the roots of Mississippi Delta.
In October, fans can enjoy the brand-new “Yacht Rock Classics” on October 12 — smooth ‘70s and ‘80s hits performed with full orchestral flair. Troupe Vertigo, a thrilling concert-meets-circus spectacle, takes the stage on November 1 for a breathtaking blend of drama and music.
December invites festive fun with the annual Holiday Pops concerts on December 20, while January delights with The Billy Joel Songbook on January 17 and a cinematic awards-themed show, The Envelope Please, on February 14.
The core Masterworks series includes unforgettable repertoire across nine theme-driven concerts: Strauss’s Alpine Symphony (Oct 5); Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto (Oct 18); Beethoven & Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony accompanied by narration from Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar’s family (Nov 8); Mozart & Handel (Nov 23); Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 (Jan 10–11); Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé (Jan 24); Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 (Feb 21); Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony (Mar 21–22); Beethoven’s Ninth (Mahler arrangement) (Mar 28–29); Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony (Apr 11); Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 (May 2); Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 (May 16); and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 paired with Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony (May 31), featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
The Florida Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for The Florida Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Performances held at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg during The Florida Orchestra’s 2025–26 season generally fall within a range of $70 to $150 per ticket. Prices vary based on the seat location, day of the week, and the nature of the program. For classical and pops concerts, mid-tier seating typically lands between $85 and $135, balancing strong acoustics with a clear view of the stage. Events featuring well-known guest artists or live scores performed alongside film screenings tend to carry higher price tags. In some cases, top-tier seating can reach $250 or more, especially for high-demand performances or one-night-only events.
About The Florida Orchestra
The Florida Orchestra (TFO) began its journey in 1968, formed by the merger of the Tampa Philharmonic and the St. Petersburg Symphony — a union symbolically celebrated on a boat in the middle of Tampa Bay before becoming official two years later. Originally known as the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony, the ensemble adopted its current name in 1984 and quickly established itself as a cultural cornerstone across Tampa Bay.
Guided by Michael Francis as Music Director, TFO has grown into a dynamic force in Florida’s music scene. It offers nearly 100 performances annually across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, featuring diverse concert series — including Masterworks, Pops, coffee concerts, rock concerts, youth programs, and the popular Pops in the Park.
TFO stands out not just for its musical excellence, but for its deeply rooted community presence. It was the first American orchestra to perform live at a Super Bowl, accompanying Whitney Houston’s iconic rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV. Its innovative outreach extends to cultural exchanges with Cuba, youth education, and accessibility programs that make orchestral music more inclusive and meaningful within the Tampa Bay region.
