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🪲 🦉 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🦇 🐦 From the world of frogs to the ruins of Pompeii to the end of the dinosaur era, join us for the ...
05/12/2026

🪲 🦉 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🦇 🐦

From the world of frogs to the ruins of Pompeii to the end of the dinosaur era, join us for the 2026/2027 National Geographic Live Seattle Speaker Series at Benaroya Hall. 🦖

Explore behind-the-scenes stories straight from National Geographic's photographers, scientists, filmmakers and adventurers live on stage, accompanied by iconic National Geographic footage and unforgettable imagery from the field.

🐸 Available TODAY, get your subscription to all 6 presentations at seattlesymphony.org!

JUST ANNOUNCED! Conducted and directed by GRAMMY and Tony-winning musician Charlie Rosen, multi-GRAMMY winning The 8-Bit...
05/12/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Conducted and directed by GRAMMY and Tony-winning musician Charlie Rosen, multi-GRAMMY winning The 8-Bit Big Band joins the Seattle Symphony for a genre-defying performance celebrating the most iconic music in video games like Mario, Zelda, Persona 5, Portal, Final Fantasy, Sonic the Hedgehog and many other fan favorites.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale June 18, 2026, at seattlesymphony.org — mark your calendars!

05/11/2026

In our Jane Austen era! 🎻

The Music of Jane Austen comes to life at the Seattle Symphony on May 15 — featuring scores from Pride & Prejudice, Emma and Sense & Sensibility, among others, all performed live. Plus, Jane Bennet herself — actress Susannah Harker, from the BBC's iconic 1995 Pride & Prejudice — will be your host for the evening!

Plus, enjoy pre-concert festivities that will immerse you in Austen's world! Join us for English country dancing lessons from the Washington Regency Society, a costume display by Esther Ruth Designs, Jane Austen book discussion groups (hosted by the Jane Austen Society of Puget Sound) and shopping with Beguiled Books. Period costumes very much encouraged.

"Without music, life would be a blank to me.”

🎟️ Get tickets at seattlesymphony.org!

05/10/2026

If you haven’t been to a concert with your mom, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! 🚏

We asked some of our staff if they’ve seen a concert with their mothers, here are their responses!

Give the gift of music this Mother's Day and enjoy no handling fees when you purchase 2 or more tickets.

HOW TO ORDER: Use promo code THANKSMOM to waive single-ticket handling fees in the shopping cart.

Disclaimer: Offer valid through May 10, 2026. Facility fees for the preservation of Benaroya Hall still apply. Maximum 4 tickets per person per eligible concert. No adjustments for previously purchased tickets. All sales final.

Do you hear it? 🐸 🗣️ The staccato chirp of the coquí frog and the layered, complex call of the wood thrush make the noct...
05/09/2026

Do you hear it? 🐸 🗣️

The staccato chirp of the coquí frog and the layered, complex call of the wood thrush make the nocturnal forest come alive. 🌲

That's the inspiration behind Amanda Harberg's Impulsive Nature — and this Tuesday, our own Bassoon & Contrabassoon Kipras Mazeika brings it to life.

"I imagine the piece to take place in the forest at night, as the nocturnal animals are becoming active and the coquí frogs ascend into the treetops," says Kipras. "The horn and bassoon trade bird and frog calls with one another — in constant conversation."

The program also features Eric Ewazen's Trio for Bassoon, Horn and Piano — filled with, as Kipras describes it, "unexpected, beautiful harmonies" — before the evening closes with Brahms' lush String Quartet No. 2 in A minor.

🎟️ Tickets for May 12 available at seattlesymphony.org!

Tuxedos met Maybach Music this week at Benaroya Hall — and it was legendary. 🔥 Thank you Stuart Chafetz, Rick Ross and o...
05/08/2026

Tuxedos met Maybach Music this week at Benaroya Hall — and it was legendary. 🔥

Thank you Stuart Chafetz, Rick Ross and our musicians for the best night.

P.S. To the incredible woman in the fourth pic, if you're out there — did you get your G-Wagon? Asking for everyone. 👀

pc: Jon Pendleton and Cassidy Sweney

🎶 Every BIG moment deserves an encore.Thanks to an incredible outpouring of support, we’re extending our GiveBIG matchin...
05/06/2026

🎶 Every BIG moment deserves an encore.

Thanks to an incredible outpouring of support, we’re extending our GiveBIG matching opportunity for one more day — with a new $20,000 match from generous supporters Sarah Burns and Dennis Gannon.

That means your gift today will be DOUBLED.

Your support helps Music Director Xian Zhang and the orchestra bring extraordinary live music to thousands across our community and welcomes new audiences to experience the magic of a performance at Benaroya Hall.

Together, we’re energizing the heart of our city and building community through the power of live music — through the power of your support.

📣 Make your gift and help make a BIG impact today: https://bit.ly/44om8d3

05/05/2026

Have you ever HEARD the Periodic Table? 🎶

On May 8 at 5:30 and 8pm, composer Jessi Harvey merges the worlds of music, chemistry, literature and cultural memory in Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center.

The piano, performed by award-winning pianist Xiaohui Yang, combined with captivating visuals and sound design creates a story of survival, a contemplation of identity and an exploration of the elements that build a life.

This event is possible thanks to Community Stages Fund, a Seattle Symphony grant that lifts up Puget Sound artists and communities that do not usually have access to spaces to produce and present their art.

🎟️ Get tickets at seattlesymphony.org.

🎶 Today is GiveBIG — and your impact can go 2X or even 3X as far.Right now, every gift to the Seattle Symphony is matche...
05/05/2026

🎶 Today is GiveBIG — and your impact can go 2X or even 3X as far.

Right now, every gift to the Seattle Symphony is matched through a $150,000 challenge:

✨ 2X matching for every gift
✨ 3X matching for gifts of $120 or more

Your support helps Music Director Xian Zhang and the orchestra bring extraordinary live music to our community — reaching thousands of people at Benaroya Hall and beyond.

Give today and be part of something BIG: https://bit.ly/44om8d3.

Construction is underway at Benaroya Hall — and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! 🏗️Check out the Before...
05/02/2026

Construction is underway at Benaroya Hall — and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! 🏗️

Check out the Before & After pictures! Here are some of the upgrades taking shape:

👯 A new Overlook Lounge designed to bring guests together before and after performances.
🍵 A reimagined café and expanded seating in the Gallery.
🧑‍🎤 A new Community Room for gatherings, classes and events.

You may notice signs of construction on your next visit — but we are making every effort to maintain the welcoming and comfortable environment you expect at Benaroya Hall.

We remain open through mid-July, then close briefly to complete the final phase before our grand reopening in September for the start of our 2026/2027 season.

We are working hard to create a renewed vision for how we gather, connect and experience the arts together. We can’t wait to share what’s next!

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