26|27 Classics Series, “Journeys”

Led by Music Director Peter Askim in His Second Season, Programming Spans Orchestral Classics, American Masterworks, and Contemporary Voices

Featuring World Renowned and Local Artists

Journeys

From the most beloved European classics and our own American masterworks to the full spectrum of contemporary American voices: join the Wilmington Symphony on a thrilling orchestral journey through all that unites us across time, place… and space!

From your own backyard (with Wilmington artists) to the outer reaches of the galaxy (Holst’s The Planets), we’ve got it all!

With music that is both familiar and thrillingly new, our 2026-2027 Classics Series is an orchestral journey through the landscapes, stories, and voices that capture the beauty, intimacy and drama of our inner and outer worlds. Past, present and future…

Welcome Aboard!

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Wilson Center Box Office

(910) 362-7999

Mon - Fri | 12PM - 6PM

If you are a returning season subscriber, please review these directions on how to access your Wilson Center account through their new ticketing system, AXS.

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

EARLY ACCESS

Subscribers have early access to tickets before single tickets go on sale.

DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS

Not only do Season Subscribers save up to 20% off single-ticket prices, but they also receive two single tickets to a Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras concert at UNCW Kenan Auditorium!

GET THE BEST SEATS

Subscribers never lose out. Get the first choice of seats at the lowest price for WSO concerts.

SUPPORT OUR ORCHESTRA

As a Wilmington Symphony subscriber, you won’t just be another concertgoer—you’ll be part of an enthusiastic group that supports Wilmington’s rich artistic heritage and believes in the power of music to impact lives for good. In addition to the many benefits for you, subscriptions provide sustaining essential financial support to the Wilmington Symphony, allowing us to continue our mission in hiring local auditioned musicians, helping us bring musical experiences to thousands of children in our community, and so much more.

SEASON SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

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Season Ticket Prices

P1: SOLD OUT
P2: $50.42 ($64.22 regular price per concert)
P3: $41.58 ($50.42 regular price per concert)
P4: $28.33 ($33.86 regular price per concert)
Season Subscribers receive a
20% discount on regular priced Classics Series tickets.

Single tickets and Create Your Own Packages (3 concerts+) on sale June 1.

26|27 PREMIERE SEASON SPONSORS:

WSO CONCERT SPONSORS:

FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

THE ESHELMAN FOUNDATION

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