SUMMER POPS

A Charlotte summer tradition since 1983, Summer Pops at Symphony Park is an opportunity for families and friends in our community to come together and enjoy outdoor orchestral concerts for four Sundays in June and one additional America-themed concert in July to celebrate Independence Day.

Summer Pops 2012 Concerts

Symphony Park at SouthPark | Prelude 7 pm | Concert 8:15 pm

NEW this season - purchase a Summer Pops pass for only $35.00 for entry to all 5 concerts. You may also purchase individual concerts for $10 each. Children under 18 are free.

Summer Pass for only $35! Symphony Park Serenade Sun June 10 Albert-George Schram, conducting WAGNER Prelude to Die Meistersinger DE FALLA Three Cornered Hat Suite No. 2      The Neighbors      Miller’s Dance      Final Dance OFFENBACH La Vie Parisienne SIBELIUS Finlandia ALFORD Colonel Bogey March SHOSTAKOVICH/arr. Brubaker Tahiti Trot (Tea for Two) SHOSTAKOVICH  Galop from Moscow Cheremushki MANCINI Songs of Italy WENDEL Fiesta Mexicana BERLIN/HEALEY Tribute to Irving Berlin/God Bless America Symphonic Passion Sun June 17 Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conducting BEETHOVEN Fidelio Overture COPLAND Outdoor Overture LECUONA/arr. D’Angelo Malaguena DE FALLA Ritual Fire Dance PROKOFIEV Selections from Romeo & Juliet Suite 1 & 2          Montagues & Capulets  from Suite 2       Minuet from Suite 1       Death of Tybalt from Suite 2 WILLIAMS Selections from Star Wars      Asteroid Field       Across the Stars       Imperial March WILLIAMS Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark Vive la France! Sun June 24 Albert-George Schram, conducting BIZET Farandole SAINT-SAENS Danse Macabre OFFENBACH Orpheus in the Underworld CHABRIER Espana BERLIOZ March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique GOUNOD Ballet Music from Faust       Dance of the Nubian Slaves       Antique Dance       Dance of Cleopatra       Mirror Dance       Dance of the Phyrne SAINT-SAENS Tarantelle, Op. 6       Amy Orsinger Whitehead, flute      Gene Kavadlo, clarinet RAVEL Bolero   Three Great American Composers: Gershwin, Bernstein and Rodgers Sun July 1 Albert-George Schram, conducting BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide GERSHWIN Cuban Overture RODGERS The Carousel Waltz GERSHWIN/arr. Bennett Selections from Porgy and Bess BERNSTEIN/arr. Peress Overture to West Side Story RODGERS/arr. Bennet Selections from The Sound of Music GERSHWIN An American in Paris Celebrate America! Tues July 3 Albert-George Schram, conducting WILLIAMS Liberty Fanfare SMITH/arr.William Star Spangled Banner SOUSA Hail to the Spirit of Liberty Traditional Armed Forces Salute HEALEY Saints!!! GARDEL/arr. Williams Tango (Por Una Cabeza)       Calin Lupanu, violin JONES/arr. Clinton Soul Bossa Nova from Shagadelic Suite TYZIK Hot Soul Medley SOUSA Liberty Bell March arr. Hayman  Sing Out America TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture SOUSA Stars and Stripes Forever 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.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Stumptown Park, Matthews
Friday, June 8

Duke Energy Explorium, Huntersville
Friday, June 22

Belle Johnston Park, Pineville
Thursday, June 28

Village Park, Kannapolis
Friday, June 29

Bailey Road Park, Cornelius
Saturday, June 30

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What time do the gates at Symphony Park open, when will I be able to gain entry into the park, and what time will you begin selling tickets on Sunday?
A. Symphony Park will open at 5 p.m. on days that the Charlotte Symphony is performing and tickets will go on sale at 4 p.m.

Q. What is the address of Symphony Park?
A. 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211, behind the mall.

Q. Where can I buy tickets?
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.

Q. How can I pay for the tickets at Symphony Park?
A. 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. Will I have to pay for my child?
A. No. Children under age 18 will be admitted free of charge. You do need to secure a blue wristband for your child, either when you purchase adult tickets or at the gate when you enter.

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 blue 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. Will volunteers still be asking me to donate to the Symphony if I’ve already paid?
A. No. We will discontinue that practice.

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. Can I still bring food and beverage into the park?
A. Yes.  Food and beverage are permitted at the concerts.

Q. Are pets permitted in the park?
A. No.  For the safety and comfort of others, pets are not permitted at the concerts.

Q. Is smoking permitted in the park?
A. Smoking is permitted outside of the fence surrounding the park.