SUMMER POPS
Series Information
- All concerts are held at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
- Tickets are sold online and over the phone until 4 pm on Friday afternoons
- Tickets go on sale on Sunday afternoon at 4 pm at three locations at the park
- Gates open at 5 pm; you cannot enter the park to reserve a spot until the gates open
- Prelude act begins at 7 pm; Charlotte Symphony begins at 8:15 pm
- Food and beverage are permitted inside the park
- For the comfort and safety of all guests, umbrellas for shade purposes, tents, pets, weapons and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the park
Courtesy Policy 2013 regarding Seating Arrangements
We ask that you are considerate of others’ seating arrangements when visiting the park and selecting your spot to sit. Seating that is even or low to the ground, such as blankets or low lawn chairs (no higher than nine inches from the ground, example – beach chairs), is encouraged to maximize the view of the stage and enjoyment for all. We encourage those needing and bringing other types of chairs to select seating around the sides and top of the lawn. We may ask you to move your chair to this location if it is not placed around the sides and top of Symphony Park lawn.
We also ask that you are considerate of space on the lawn when selecting a spot to sit. For example, a 10x12’ tarp should comfortably fit 4 adults. Using a seating marker larger than necessary is strongly discouraged.
A designated accessible seating area is located at the top of the hill to accommodate audience members in wheelchairs or in need of accessible seating. If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please call 704.972.2000 to speak with a Symphony representative.
Ticket Information
- Series Pass (all 5 concerts) - $35 BUY SERIES PASS
- Adults - $10
- Children under 18 - FREE
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
The Thrill of the Orchestra BUY TICKETS
Sun Jun 9
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Prelude - Amissville
| ROSSINI |
Barber of Seville Overture |
| PECK |
The Thrill of the Orchestra |
| BEETHOVEN |
Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5 in C minor |
| RACHMANINOFF |
Adagio from Symphony No. 2 in E minor |
| STEPHENSON |
Concerto for Cell Phone and Orchestra |
| TCHAIKOVSKY |
Scherzo from Symphony No. 4 in F minor |
| TCHAIKOVSKY |
Finale from Symphony no. 4 in F minor |
A Summer Pops Fantasia BUY TICKETS
Sun Jun 16
Christopher Warren-Green, conducting
Prelude - Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra
| DUKAS |
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice |
| PONCHIELLI |
Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda |
| BEETHOVEN |
Excerpts from Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” |
| TCHAIKOVSKY |
Selections from The Nutcracker |
| MUSSORGSKY |
Night on Bald Mountain |
Scores of Movie Music BUY TICKETS
Sun Jun 23
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Prelude - Dave Brubeck Tribute
| BADELT/Ricketts |
Pirates of the Caribbean |
| LOWDEN |
Disney Magic |
| ALFORD |
Colonel Bogey March |
| STEINER/arr |
Tara’s Theme from Gone with the Wind |
| WILLIAMS |
Music from The Patriot |
| LISZT/Muller-Berghaus |
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 |
| CUSTER/arr |
Hand Jive from Grease
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| SCHIFRIN/Custer |
Theme from Mission Impossible
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| WILLIAMS/Holcombe |
Cantina Band from Star Wars |
| BOUBLIL/SCHONBERG |
Selections from Les Miserables |
| COHAN/Hermann |
A Salute to George M. Cohan |
That's Amore BUY TICKETS
Sun Jun 30
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Prelude - Matthew Seneca
| BERLIOZ |
Roman Carnival Overture |
| ROSSINI |
William Tell Overture |
| MANCINI |
Pink Panther |
| CONTI/Lowden |
Theme from Rocky |
| CURTIS |
Torna a Sorriento,
Frank Portone, tenor |
| CAPUA |
O Sole Mio,
Frank Portone, tenor |
| MENDELSSOHN |
Saltarello from Symphony No. 4 |
| VERDI |
Overture to La Forza del Destino |
| HERMANN |
Italian Fiesta |
| PUCCINI |
Nessun Dorma from Turandot
Frank Portone, tenor |
Celebrate America! BUY TICKETS
Wed Jul 3
Albert-George Schram, conducting
Prelude - Lakeside Drive Band
| SMITH/Ochoa |
Star Spangled Banner |
| BAGLEY |
National Emblem March |
| TRADITIONAL |
Armed Forces March |
| COPLAND |
Lincoln Portrait |
| HANDY/Wendel |
St. Louis Blues |
| ELLINGTON/Hermann |
Duke Ellington Fantasy
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| VARIOUS/Wendel |
Back to the Fifties |
| SOUSA |
Liberty Bell March |
| D’ANGELO |
America the Beautiful |
| TCHAIKOVSKY |
1812 Overture |
| BERLIN/Ades |
God Bless America |
| Follow us on Twitter @CLTsymphony or Facebook for live weather updates from Symphony Park. If we delay a concert due to rain, we will tweet and post the new start times. If it looks like rain, make sure you check our social media pages first before making your plans. Often, the rain passes before the concert begins. |
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COMMUNITY CONCERTS
All concerts begin at 8:15 pm
Stumptown Park, Matthews |
Fri Jun 7
"The Thrill of the Orchestra"
Belle Johnston Park, Pineville | Thu Jun 20
"A Summertime Serenade"
Duke Energy Explorium, Huntersville | Fri Jun 21
"A Summertime Serenade"
Bailey Road Park, Cornelius | Sat Jun 29
"Celebrate America"
Village Park, Kannapolis | Tues Jul 2
"Celebrate America"
A Summertime Serenade
Thu Jun 20 | Belle Johnston Park, Pineville
Fri Jun 21 | Duke Energy Explorium, Huntersville
Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conducting
BERNSTEIN/arr. Peress Overture to West Side Story
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture
BRAHMS/arr. Hyken Hungarian Dance No. 5
TCHAIKOVSKY Finale from Symphony No. 2 “Little Russian”
SIBELIUS Finlandia
LOEWE/arr. Bennett Selections from My Fair Lady
MANCINI Strings on Fire
ELLINGTON/arr. Herman Duke Ellington Fantasy
COPLAND Hoe Down from Rodeo
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the address of Symphony Park and where should I park?
A. 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211, behind the mall on the corner of Morrison Boulevard and Barclay Downs Drive. Parking is available at the mall; the closest lots to Symphony Park are located near Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Macy’s and Neiman Marcus entrances.
Q. Where can I buy tickets & how can I pay for them?
A. You can buy tickets online at CarolinaTix.org or over the phone at 704.972.2000 until 4 p.m. on Friday, or at Symphony Park at 3 locations. The largest ticketing tent will be located at the top of the hill across from Dick’s Sporting Goods; there will be two smaller tents near the Double Tree Hotel and Barclay Downs. We will accept both cash and credit at all three tents at Symphony Park.
Q. Will you be selling Summer Pops Passes ($35 for all five concerts) at Symphony Park?
A. Yes. You may purchase the Summer Pops Pass at Symphony Park. Please be ready to give your mailing address, phone number and email so we can send you tickets for the remaining concerts.
Q. If I purchased tickets in advance and received them in the mail, how do I enter the park?
A. If you received your tickets in the mail and do not need to purchase any additional tickets, you may walk up to one of the four entrances, give your tickets to a staff member and receive a wristband for entrance into the park.
Q. If I purchased tickets in advance and did not receive tickets in the mail, or if I lost my tickets, how do I enter Symphony Park?
A. There will be a separate line at each tent for WILL CALL where we will have a list of advance purchases. Be ready to show your ID to receive wristbands and entrance into the park.
Q. Can one member of my group purchase all the adult tickets?
A. Yes. Just make sure all members of your group have the appropriate wristbands on before entering the park.
Q. Once I purchase a ticket and enter the gates, will I be able to leave the gated area?
A. Yes. We will be issuing wristbands at the ticketing tents and the gates. You must be wearing a wristband to enter the park.
Q. What is the policy regarding inclement weather and ticket refunds?
A. If the weather is severe, and the concert is cancelled due to the inclement weather, guests holding a ticket will be issued a “rain check” for $10 toward a future Symphony concert. If the Symphony is able to perform half the program, “rain checks” will not be issued.
Q. Will I be able to reserve a seat or place a blanket in the park earlier in the day?
A. Guests may enter Symphony Park and select an available location on the lawn at 5 p.m. on the day of the concert.
Q. Do I have to have on a wristband if I am just reserving a space on the lawn?
A. Yes, you must have on a wristband in order to enter the park. No exceptions.
