Student Rush 

Are you a college student who wants to experience the Symphony? Student Rush is the new and improved way for undergraduate and graduate students to experience select Charlotte Symphony (CSO) concerts by purchasing $15 tickets online, up to 2 days before the concert weekend! Take advantage of the best available seats at a variety of CSO programs with this unique access for students.  

How to Purchase

Student Rush tickets are limited to 1 per valid student ID and can be purchased either online through the links below (bring your student ID to the will call desk at the theater box office up to 2 hours before the performance to receive your ticket) or directly at the box office up to 2 hours before the performance.

Seats are subject to availability. For accessibility accommodations, please call CSO Patron Services at 704-972-2000 ext. 0.

Student Rush tickets will be available for select concerts beginning the Wednesday prior to the concert weekend. Eligible concerts will be announced by email to our Student Rush mailing list (including prior members of Students InTune). Get emails announcing the concerts you can enjoy as part of Student Rush by signing up for the list below.

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Eligible Concerts

Enjoy a variety of Classical concerts, plus some occasional performances from our Pops and Movie series!

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FAQs

 

Do I have to be a musician to attend?

No! We welcome any college or graduate student to experience the Symphony through Student Rush, regardless of course of study or musical ability.

 

What if my university does not use IDs?

Just bring a way to prove that you are a current student. For example, you can show a landing page on a current course work website, or a school email address. For questions about student IDs, please call CSO Patron Services at 704-972-2000 ext. 0.

 

How long are the concerts?

Classical, Pops, and Movie series concerts are 2 hours in length and include a 20-minute intermission unless otherwise stated. Special concerts are often 1-2 hours in length and may or may not include an intermission. See specific event pages for more information.

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When should I arrive?

We suggest you arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the concert begins to purchase refreshments, find your seat, scan the QR code to read the program, and watch as the musicians take the stage to warm up. Classical series performances often include a Pre-Concert Talk that begins 1 hour prior to the performance. What if I'm late? Out of respect to the musicians and audience members, ticketholders who come late will not be seated in the hall until after the conclusion of the first work on the program or as determined by the Symphony that evening. Concertgoers who must leave the hall before or during a selection will not be reseated until after that piece has concluded, or at the next natural break in the performance.

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What should I wear?

Whatever makes you feel comfortable! Some like to dress up for evening concerts, while others prefer to wear jeans and t-shirts. For the most part, Pops concerts trend more casual, while Classical Series concerts trend toward business attire.

 

When should I clap?

You'll notice that audience members applaud at three moments at the beginning of the concert: 1) to welcome the concertmaster (violinist who sits in the first chair of the first row), 2) to welcome the conductor for the evening, which occurs after the orchestra finishes tuning, and 3) if we have a soloist/s, to welcome them as well.   For Classical series concerts, holding applause between movements (a pause in the music) is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and encourages musical continuity. If you're unfamiliar with the work, you'll know it's time for applause when the conductor puts their arms down and turns to the audience.