Buy One, Give One

Every ticket purchased in December provides a free ticket for a community member!

How It Works

When you purchase any Louisville Orchestra ticket between December 1 and December 31, you help open the doors wider for others. For every ticket purchased, the Louisville Orchestra will give a free ticket to a future event for a member of our community. Free tickets will be shared through our network of community partners, JCPS students, local organizations, and directly by the LO.

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Featured Performances

More Info for Handel's Messiah
Dec. 05 - 07, 2025
Consortium for Christian Unity

Handel's Messiah

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

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

Mozart & Haydn

Mozart’s radiant “Jupiter” Symphony and Haydn’s lively “Oxford” Symphony come together for a night of classical elegance and charm.

More Info for Teddy Conducts Mahler's Ninth
Jan. 16 - 17, 2026

Teddy Conducts Mahler's Ninth

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 is a masterpiece of profound depth and emotional intensity—his final completed symphony and a poignant reflection on life, love, and mortality.

More Info for Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony

A multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories featuring songs like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You.”

More Info for Bruch & Bruckner
Friday, Feb. 06, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Bruch & Bruckner

Bruch’s heartfelt Violin Concerto meets Bruckner’s towering Fourth Symphony in a night of sweeping Romantic drama.

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.

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Why It Matters

Access to music is central to the Louisville Orchestra’s mission. Throughout 2025, the LO has shared more than 15,000 free tickets with Kentuckians through programs including the statewide In Harmony Tour, Music Without Borders neighborhood concerts, OrKIDStra family events, and Our Community Rehearsal Night.

The Holiday Give Back campaign continues this work by inviting audiences to take part in expanding community access. Every December purchase helps ensure more students, families, and neighbors can experience the power of live performance.

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Who Receives the Free Tickets?

Free tickets are provided to students, seniors, families, and community members through the Orchestra’s broad network of partners. These include schools, community centers, nonprofit organizations, and other groups serving Louisville and the surrounding region. Tickets will also be shared directly by the Louisville Orchestra to ensure they reach as many Kentuckians as possible.

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Does the free ticket match the event I purchase?

Not necessarily. Free tickets will be distributed for a range of future Louisville Orchestra events and will not necessarily match the performance purchased.

Who receives the free tickets?

Tickets are provided to students, seniors, families, and community members through JCPS, local organizations, and the Orchestra’s community partners, as well as directly by the Louisville Orchestra.

How will the free tickets be distributed?

Tickets are shared through established partner organizations and LO programs to ensure they reach individuals who may not otherwise have access to live performances.

Can I choose where my free ticket goes?

No. Distribution is managed by the Louisville Orchestra to best support community access efforts.

Are all concerts purchases eligible?

Yes. All ticket purchases for any Louisville Orchestra concerts are included in the Holiday Give Back offer.

Is the free ticket tax deductible?

No. This is not a donor program and does not qualify for a tax deduction.

Valid on tickets purchased December 1 through December 31, 2025. Free ticket recipients, events, and distribution are determined by the Louisville Orchestra. Free tickets will not necessarily match the performance purchased. Not valid on previous purchases. No cash value. Additional restrictions may apply.

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