CONCERTS & EVENTS

Check out all of the concerts and events 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

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POPS

America250: Fourth of July Symphony Pops Concert

Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Gates Open at 5:30 PM | Riverfront Park & Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor
Chelsea Loew, Composer
Melissa Wimbish, Soprano

Tickets: FREE

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CFCC’s Wilson Center Presents

Jurassic Park in Concert with full accompaniment by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Dominic Talanca, WSO Pops conductor

Tickets starting at $47.98

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Classics Series

Opening Night: Three Generations of American Music

Barber Violin Concerto + Dvořák Symphony No. 9

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor
Stephan Jackiw, Violin

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Journeys

Beethoven’s Fifth

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor

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Special Event

Holly Jolly Mixer

Monday, December 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Bourgie Nights (127 Princess Street)

Join WSO staff, supporters, musicians, and friends for a cheerful night filled with holiday fun, delicious treats, and community spirit. Includes a food drive supporting the Good Shepherd Center.

Tickets: $25
Food provided; cash bar.

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Classics Series

America at 251: A Journey into the Future

Bernstein Chichester Psalms + Still Symphony No. 1

Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor
Cape Fear Chorale

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Music of the Natural World

Brahms Symphony No. 2

Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor

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Season Finale: From Wilmington to Infinity… and BEYOND!

Schumann Cello Concerto + Selections from The Planets

Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, Music Director/Conductor
Andres Sanchez, Cello

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SYMPHONY MARDI GRAS GALA

Saturday | January 30, 2027

UNCW Burney Center
6:00 - 10:00 PM

Black Tie with Mardi Gras Flair

SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!

26|27 PREMIERE SEASON SPONSORS:

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WSO CONCERT SPONSORS:

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WSYO SEASON SPONSOR:

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WSYO CONCERT SPONSORS

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FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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THE ESHELMAN FOUNDATION

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MEDIA PARTNERS

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