2026-27 Season
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From Verdi’s "Requiem" to "Salome", Leslie Odom Jr. to John Williams, don't miss our most exciting season yet! 

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From Verdi’s Requiem and Salome with Kentucky Opera to Broadway star power, world premieres, expanded NightLites, an extra Coffee concert, bold Classics, unforgettable Pops, and the return of the artists you love, this is our most ambitious season yet.

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Classics Series

The 2026–27 Classics Series features monumental works and bold collaborations, from Verdi’s Requiem and symphonies by Sibelius, Brahms, and Mahler to a semi staged production of Salome piano and world premieres by the LO Creators Corps.

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Baird Coffee Series

The Baird Coffee Series brings the power of our Classics concerts to Friday matinees, offering a shorter, intermission free performance paired with complimentary Heine Brothers Coffee.

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NightLites Series

The beloved NightLites Series expands to five Friday evening performances at the Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast, pairing iconic masterworks in vibrant, thoughtfully curated programs. 

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Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series

Led by Principal Pops Conductor, Bob Bernhardt, don't miss Grammy and Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist and pianist Michael Feinstein, and Grammy winning powerhouse Ledisi, plus a Halloween spectacular featuring the legendary film music of John Williams. 

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Can't Decide? Check Out Teddy's Picks

With so much to choose from, try Teddy's top concert picks. This year’s lineup includes Ledisi: Music of Nina Simone and Dinah Washington, Bizet & Mendelssohn, a world premiere by Teddy Abrams himself, and the gripping opera Salome with Kentucky Opera. 

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Upcoming Current Events

More Info for Sounds of a New Nation
Feb. 20 - 21, 2026

Sounds of a New Nation

Pianist Jonathan Biss brings elegance and brilliance to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9, a work composed the same year the U.S. declared independence.

More Info for Clouds in my Coffee: Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Carly Simon
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series

Clouds in my Coffee: Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Carly Simon

Hits like "Both Sides Now", "You’ve Got a Friend", "You’re So Vain", and more, this concert celebrates the artistry of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon.

More Info for Eric Whitacre in Concert
Saturday, Mar. 07, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Brown-Forman Foundation

Eric Whitacre in Concert

Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre leads the Louisville Orchestra in an evening of his own breathtaking works.

More Info for Copland's Appalachian Spring
Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Brown-Forman Foundation

Copland's Appalachian Spring

Copland’s Appalachian Spring, performed with the Louisville Ballet, shares the program with the world premiere of a new work by the Creators Corps.

More Info for SOLD OUT- Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade
Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM

SOLD OUT- Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade

The LO's annual Spring Gala Evening featuring Itzhak Perlman with Teddy Abrams.

More Info for Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged
Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series

Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged

Stewart Copeland joins the LO on drums with orchestral arrangements of The Police’s biggest hits including ​"Roxanne", "Don’t Stand So Close To Me" and ​"Message in a Bottle."

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More Info for Prokofiev & Brahms
Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Prokofiev & Brahms

Conducted by Ziwei Ma and featuring Associate Concertmaster Julia Noone, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 meets Brahms’s Symphony No. 2.

More Info for Mozart & Haydn
Friday, Oct. 09, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Mozart & Haydn

Teddy Abrams leads Haydn’s Symphony No. 88 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, two defining works of the classical era.

More Info for Verdi's "Requiem"
Oct. 16 - 17, 2026

Verdi's "Requiem"

Open the season with Verdi’s “Requiem”, a powerful work that brings orchestra, chorus, and soloists together in a shared experience of drama, beauty, and reflection.

More Info for A John Williams Halloween
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series

A John Williams Halloween

Celebrate Halloween with iconic film music by John Williams, featuring music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jaws, and more.

More Info for Bizet & Mendelssohn
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Bizet & Mendelssohn

Na’Zir McFadden leads a high-energy pairing of Bizet’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Mendelssohn’s dramatic and atmospheric “Scottish” Symphony.

More Info for Handel's Messiah
Dec. 03 - 05, 2026

Handel's Messiah

Handel’s Messiah is a timeless masterwork filled with drama, beauty, and the unforgettable “Hallelujah” Chorus.

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Join Us On Tour

More Info for In Harmony Tour: Berea
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM

In Harmony Tour: Berea

Join us on tour! We are touring the Commonwealth once again, bringing an unforgettable evening of live music to your community. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

More Info for SOLD OUT- In Harmony Tour: Frankfort
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Commonwealth Tour

SOLD OUT- In Harmony Tour: Frankfort

Join us on tour! We are touring the Commonwealth once again, bringing an unforgettable evening of live music to your community. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

More Info for SOLD OUT- In Harmony Tour: Danville
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Commonwealth Tour

SOLD OUT- In Harmony Tour: Danville

Join us on tour! We are touring the Commonwealth once again, bringing an unforgettable evening of live music to your community. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

2026-27 Season Just Announced

Opera collaborations, world premieres, expanded NightLites, and the return of your Classics, Pops, and Coffee favorites. Subscriptions now on sale.

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New In Harmony Tour Dates Just Released!

Join the Louisville Orchestra this February as we continue our In Harmony Tour, one of Kentucky's largest statewide arts initiatives! Led by Music Director Teddy Abrams, three free performances will take place in Berea, Frankfort, and Danville, KY.

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Free Family Concerts Coming Up!

Join us this March for orKIDStra and Music Without Borders!

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Subscriptions

Don't miss any of the magic on stage! With a variety of subscription options and member benefits, there's something for everyone—from Classics to Pops and everything in between, you can craft an experience that's perfect for you and yours.

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In Harmony: The Commonwealth Tour

Led by Music Director Teddy Abrams, the In Harmony tour has brought the joy of music to communities across Kentucky since its launch in November 2022. So far, we've connected with over 27,000 people across 38 counties, sharing unforgettable moments with acclaimed artists like Grammy-winners Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, mandolinist Chris Thile, cellist Ben Sollee, and violinist Tessa Lark. Experience the Louisville Orchestra in a city near you!

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Music Without Borders

The Louisville Orchestra's Music Without Borders series brings the transformative power of music directly into our local communities. These free concerts are designed to transcend cultural and economic barriers, providing access to world-class performances thorughout our hometown. Experience the Louisville Orchestra in a city near you!

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