Ticket Donation Requests
The Charlotte Symphony is pleased to support our community through donation of concert tickets to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations once per concert season (September through May). To apply, please submit a request form at least six weeks prior to your event. You will receive a response from our Patron Services Team within two weeks.
Note: Beneficiary organizations must be willing to display CSO-provided materials during the event, such as tabletop signage, brochures, or other collateral. Due to limited availability, we are unable to contribute tickets for raffles or door prizes.
Note: Beneficiary organizations must be willing to display CSO-provided materials during the event, such as tabletop signage, brochures, or other collateral. Due to limited availability, we are unable to contribute tickets for raffles or door prizes.
Eligible 2025-26 Concerts
Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5
October 10 & 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterIn the series opener, a lively work by Mason Bates kicks off a program of striking contrasts, setting the stage for Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto. By turns biting, brooding, and darkly humorous, the concerto reveals the composer's signature defiance -- a quality that often put him at odds with Soviet authorities. Finally, the towering Fifth Symphony, written in the shadow of Stalin's oppressive regime, unfolds with gripping drama and raw emotion, evoking both resilience and a deeply rooted connection to his Russian homeland.
Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony
October 17 & 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterFollow the musical journey of Dolly Parton's life in a new multimedia symphonic experience. The country music star's iconic songs are reimagined and the stories behind them are vividly brought to life with Dolly on screen as her personally selected guest vocalists join the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra to perform her beloved hits, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You."
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
October 24 & 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterOctober 26, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Knight Theater
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony -- an electrifying masterpiece and one of the most iconic works in classical music -- takes audiences on a captivating journey from darkness to triumph, propelled by the famous four-note theme of fate knocking at the door.
Respihi's Pines of Rome
November 14 & 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterDuruflé's Requiem intertwines medieval melodies and Gregorian chant with lush, impressionistic harmonies, igniting an evening of passion and beauty with a deeply spiritual and introspective atmosphere. Respighi's colorful tone poems transport audiences into the heart of the Eternal City, painting a vivid picture of the lush landscapes and sparkling fountains that inspired the composer's sense of belonging in his newly adopted home.
Home Alone in Concert
November 28, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk Theater
November 29, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Belk Theater
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams's charming and delightful score performed live by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as the entire feature-length film plays on the big screen. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family.
Handel's Messiah
December 5 & 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight Theater
December 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Knight Theater
One of the most revered choral works in history, Handel's Messiah takes audiences on a journey of hope and redemption. From the exuberant "Hallelujah" Chorus to moving arias such as "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," this timeless holiday annual tradition remains a must-see for everyone.
Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas
December 12 & 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterDecember 14, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Knight Theater
Experience the tapestry of home with a celebration of North Carolina's rich musical heritage at Holiday Pops. Sounds of bluegrass, blues, and gospel converge in traditional holiday songs -- honoring our ties to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas -- that feel uniquely like Carolina.
Cirque de Noël
December 19 & 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterDecember 21, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Knight Theater
The magic of Cirque de Noël returns! Experience jaw-dropping feats as aerialists soar high above the orchestra, alongside awe-inspiring acrobatics set to your favorite holiday music. With thrilling new acts and beloved favorites, this annual event is sure to fill your family with the wonder and joy of the holiday season.
Strauss's Blue Danube
January 9 & 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterA sweeping tribute to Vienna and the rich tradition of the waltz, this program shimmers with color and breathtaking virtuosity, offering a brilliant start to the new year. Strauss's "On the Beautiful Blue Danube" weaves through a glimmering path, evoking Vienna's famous river. Chausson's fiery yet lavish Poème and Ravel's dazzling Tzigane showcase Concertmaster Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, while Liszt's Mephisto Waltz whirls from darkness to wild exhilaration. Finally, the Suite from Der Rosenkavalier brings the concert to a joyful close.
Artists and programs subject to change without notice.
