CONCERTS & EVENTS 25/26 SEASON
Check out all of the concerts that the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and our youth programs have to offer!
Box Offices:
CFCC’s Wilson Center Monday-Friday 2-6pm at (910) 362-7999
UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm at (910) 962-3500
CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS: FEATURING TIFT MERRITT
March 14, 2026
7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC
Peter Askim, Conductor
Tift Merritt, Vocals & Guitar
WSYO Chamber Ensembles Concert
March 22, 2026
4:00 PM | St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tickets: FREE
Presentation: Celebrating Music Through 250 Years and Beyond
Dr. Helena Kopchick Spencer, lecturer
This engaging lecture will be led by UNCW faculty member and WSO musician Dr. Helena Kopchick Spencer. Known for her enthusiasm, deep musical knowledge, and engaging sense of humor, Dr. Spencer brings history to life in a celebration of North Carolina’s musical legacy and America250.
Join us before the presentation at 6:30 PM for a reception with complimentary wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and small bites. This event is a lecture; there will not be live music.
Tickets: FREE
March 31, 2026
7:30 PM | Beckwith Recital Hall @ UNCW
CARL ORFF’S CARMINA BURANA
April 25, 2026
7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC
Aaron Peisner, Guest Conductor
Cape Fear Chorale and UNCW Chamber Singers
Elizabeth Stovall, Soprano
Aaron Crates, Tenor
Nathan Matticks, Baritone
Sofia Lukasik, Violin, High School Division Winner of 2026 Richard R. Deas Young Artist Competition
Annabelle Arends, Voice, UNCW Division Winner of 2026 Richard R. Deas Young Artist Competition
WSYO CONCERT
April 26, 2026
4:00 PM | Kenan Auditorium at UNCW
Concert Sponsored by: Bob King Buick GMC • Jerry A. and Marilyn S. Cook Family Foundation • James E. Moore Insurance Agency • Decision Point Wealth Partners @ Rockefeller Global Family Office • Varnam Strings
Linda Estep, Youth Orchestra conductor
Lisa Gattuso, Junior Strings conductor
Tickets: $10.70
CFCC’s Wilson Center Presents Judy Collins with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
May 16, 2026
7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC
Dominic Talanca, WSO Pops conductor
Tickets starting at $47.98
Fourth of July Symphony Pops Concert
July 4, 2026
5:00 PM (gates open) | Riverfront Park and Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Concert sponsored by: City of Wilmington, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and nCino
Peter Askim, Music Director and Conductor
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a free family friendly Fourth of July Symphony Pops concert at Riverfront Park and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, featuring the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and special guests.
Tickets: FREE
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THE ESHELMAN FOUNDATION
