The Phantom of the Opera

October 13th

Experience the thrills, romance, and gothic atmosphere of the legendary 1925 silent-film classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, while the Central Texas Philharmonic performs the accompanying music live to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Symphonie Fantastique

October 18th

Kick off the spooky season with an evening of music that explores obsession, nightmares, and the supernatural, featuring Bernard Herrmann’s chilling Psycho: A Short Suite, Saint-Saëns’ eerie Danse macabre, and Berlioz’s wildly imaginative Symphonie fantastique.

A.R. Rahman

October 27th

Texas Performing Arts presents an extraordinary symphonic celebration of music with the global icon A.R. Rahman and the Central Texas Philharmonic. A Grammy and two-time academy award winner, Rahman is one of the world’s most prolific music composers and the musical genius behind the soul-stirring music of Slumdog Millionaire. Experience a magnificent evening as the orchestra joins Rahman to bring his genre-spanning compositions—ranging from Eastern classical, pop, world music, and rap—to breathtaking new heights.

Stars, Stripes, and Symphony!

November 8th

Celebrate the music and spirit of America with a rousing program of patriotic favorites, featuring powerful orchestral works and a special side-by-side performance that brings together the professional musicians of the Central Texas Philharmonic and the talented young musicians of the CTP Youth Orchestra.

Handel's Messiah

December 20th

Make a beloved holiday tradition part of your Christmas season with Handel’s magnificent Messiah, featuring the Central Texas Philharmonic and Panoramic Voices alongside talented vocal soloists in a powerful performance of one of the most enduring works in the classical repertoire.

The Muppet Christmas Carol

December 22nd

The Central Texas Philharmonic will present Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film featuring a screening of the film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra.The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine).

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

January 23rd

Experience the changing seasons through Vivaldi’s dazzling musical masterpiece, The Four Seasons, featuring violin soloist Daniela Láncara Espinoza, whose virtuosic playing will bring the storms, birdsong, sunshine, and beauty of nature vividly to life.

La La Land in Concert

Saturday, February 6th and Saturday, February 13th

La La Land In Concert combines the Academy Award-winning film with a live symphony orchestra, the Central Texas Philharmonic. The beloved film will be screened in its entirety while a full orchestra performs Justin Hurwitz’s acclaimed score live on stage. This unique cinematic and musical event comes to Texas, offering audiences a captivating blend of film and live music.

Movie Night at the Symphony

March 14th

Lights, camera, orchestra! Join the CTP and special guest Chet Garner, host of The Daytripper, for an entertaining celebration of the music of the movies, featuring unforgettable themes, beloved cinematic moments, and the larger-than-life sound of a live symphony orchestra.

Peter and the Wolf

March 21st

Introduce the whole family to the magic of classical music with Prokofiev’s charming musical fairy tale Peter and the Wolf, followed by Saint-Saëns’ playful Carnival of the Animals—a fun and engaging concert designed to delight listeners of all ages.

Beethoven 9

April 18th

Join the CTP and Panoramic Voices for a monumental musical experience as Beethoven’s revolutionary Ninth Symphony builds from dramatic struggle to its triumphant finale, culminating in the famous “Ode to Joy” and its timeless message of unity and brotherhood.

It’s here. Get ready for an unforgettable collection of music, storytelling, and extraordinary guest artists. We’re thrilled to announce the Central Texas Philharmonic’s 2026–2027 Season.

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