Special Events
Popular highlights include Michael W. Smith in a holiday performance, Cirque de la Symphonie and Ballroom with a Twist. Classically-themed special events include phenomenal violinist Joshua Bell and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, led by Maestro Fabio Mechetti.
Dates, artists, programs and ticket prices are subject to change.
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean - Orchestra with Film
- TWO SHOWS - Sat, Feb. 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
ALL CHILDREN'S SEATS: $10 A Symphonic, Cinematic Adventure - A screening of the original blockbuster, with live underscoring of the soundtrack by your Jacksonville Symphony.
Ballroom with a Twist
- Sat., Mar. 3, 2012, at 8 p.m.
If you like "Dancing with the Stars," you’ll love this show!
Ben Folds
With the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
- Sat, April 14, 2012, at 8 pm
BEN FOLDS' first-class melodic gifts, irony-laced lyrics and "contact sport" piano-playing energy have earned him a legion of loyal fans of all ages.
Cirque de la Symphonie (special)
- Thu., April 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Cirque de la Symphonie returns with an all-new show that combines the best in symphonic music with the magic of aerial and acrobatic artistry.
Cirque de la Symphonie (matinee)
- Sat., April 28, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Cirque de la Symphonie returns with an all-new show that combines the best in symphonic music with the magic of aerial and acrobatic artistry.
BEETHOVEN Fifth Symphony
- Sat., June 2, 2012 at 8 p.m.
No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy.
The Music of Queen
- Sat, Oct 13, 2012, at 8 pm
A tribute to the timeless genius of Freddie Mercury and his bandmates.
Holiday Pops Encore
- Sun, Dec 9, 2012, at 8 pm
Michael Butterman leads the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and special guests in one of the First Coast's most beloved holiday traditions.
First Coast Nutcracker
- Fri, Dec 14 at 8 p.m.
Sat, Dec 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sun, Dec 16 at 2 p.m.
Jim and Jan Moran Theater
Enter the magical world of childlike imagination at one of Jacksonville’s greatest holiday traditions.
Handel's Messiah
- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Handel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famous oratorios ever written. Hallelujah!
Toast! To the New Year!
- Mon, Dec. 31, 2012
8:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra - with Music, Dancing and Midnight Fireworks
Grand Opera - Verdi's Otello
- Feb 9, 2013, at 8 pm
A national hero of his day, Verdi delivers "Otello" - bringing the exploits of Shakespeare's legendary Moorish general to the opera stage.