The Nutcracker
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for a magical journey through Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
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The Nutcracker - Lollipop Matinee
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for a magical journey through Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. The Lollipop Matinee is a shortened version for families with young children!

The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | AZ

Symphonic Sci-Fi
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Galactic soundscapes from across the universe!
An out-of-this-world evening, featuring unforgettable themes from Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T., 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more. With dazzling strings, big brass, and epic storytelling, this concert will thrill sci-fi movie fans of all ages.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T., 2001 Space Odyssey, Back to the Future, and
many more.
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Indulge: Symphonic Flavors
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Indulge your senses in a concert of rich musical flavors. From Goulet’s chocolate-inspired suite to Vaughan Williams’s lyrical Oboe Concerto and Mozart’s stormy Symphony No. 40, this Valentine’s weekend program is the perfect blend of elegance and passion.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
Maxime Goulet: Symphonic Chocolates: Orchestral Suite in Four Flavors
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Oboe and Strings in A minor
Shane Werts, oboe
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
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Light Unbound
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Two monumental choral works fill the FSO’s Season 76 finale with color and spirit. Poulenc’s Gloria bursts with joy, reverence, and unexpected humor. John Adams’ Harmonium fuses minimalist rhythms with lush harmonies and the poetry of John Donne
and Emily Dickinson in a thrilling tour de force.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – Season Finale, Ardrey Auditorium
Our season finale concert is in collaboration with NAU’s Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff.
Francis Poulenc: Gloria
Christine Graham, soprano
John Adams: Harmonium
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Beethoven 5k Run!
2026-06-13 07:00 - 08:30 | Buffalo Park on McMillan Mesa, 2400 N Gemini Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us for the annual Beethoven 5k run fundraiser on June 13th! The race will be held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff with the course on McMillan Mesa trail. This annual event celebrates classical music, nature, community, and the upcoming 77th season of FSO.
So why Beethoven? The opening four-note motif of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is one of the most recognizable and iconic sequences in classical music. Beethoven’s influence on classical music is immeasurable, and he left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire musicians and audiences. It is also known that Beethoven found inspiration in nature and often composed while walking in the countryside. He believed that spending time outdoors helped stimulate his creativity.
Your participation helps fund music education for children, programs for new parents, and accessible world-class performances that connect us all.
Early-bird pricing (through May 14): $40. Regular price (after May 14): $50
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NAU Elden Brass Quintet
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Northern Arizona
At 3pm on Saturday, June 13th at Museum of Northern Arizona (outside tent), enjoy a concert by NAU Elden Brass Quintet featuring Kevin Tague on trumpet, Cindy Gould on trumpet, Nancy Sullivan on french horn, Allen Fast on trombone, and Ben Ordaz on tuba.
Join us for an afternoon of uplifting and familiar music featuring spirited fanfares, timeless classics, swing-era favorites, and patriotic tributes. This is a free concert with donations accepted.

A Flag Fourth
2026-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ, 86005, United States
Join us for another year of A Flag Fourth, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration of our independence! The orchestra will perform a family-friendly, free patriotic concert at Pepsi Amphitheater on the Fourth of July. Doors open at 2 PM and the concert begins at 3 PM.

Before the concert come and experience an instrument petting zoo for children, and grab a yummy bite from local food trucks.
Parking for the event is free at Fort Tuthill.

FSO Guild Home Tour
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Continental Country Club, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr., Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
The Flagstaff Symphony Guild Home Tour is a self-guided tour of Flagstaff’s most remarkable homes, featuring live music by Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra musicians. All proceeds directly support Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s concerts, educational programming, and community outreach. Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy this self-guided tour!
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Sippin' with the Symphony
2026-08-29 18:00 - 2027-08-29 20:30 | Wiseman Aviation, 2650 W Shamrell Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
Sippin’ with the Symphony | August 29, 2026
Soar into an unforgettable evening with Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra at Wiseman Aviation. On August 29, experience an intimate and immersive musical soirée with Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra musicians. Plus, savor local flavors, sip wine and craft beer, and enjoy games and a live and silent auction.
Save the date for August 29, 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
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Of Fate and Fire
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Masterworks Concert 1: Of Fate and Fire
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
The program:
Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 24
Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Chaeyoung Park, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
FSO’s Season 77 opens with a joyful overture by Louise Farrenc, a pioneer woman composer, and
two of the most famous (and rightfully so!) pieces ever composed. Pianist Chaeyoung Park plays
Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto in A minor, and we finish with the single most famous piece of
Classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony!
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Dreams of America
2026-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Masterworks Concert 2: Dreams of America
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
The program:
Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Benjamin Taylor: Untitled World Premiere
Nolan Stolz: Selections from Route 66 Suite
#6. Desert 66
#1. A.D. 1926
Peter Boyer: Ellis Island: The Dream of America
FSO celebrates America’s 250th birthday with THREE world premieres by American composers, plus an incredible multidisciplinary performance. Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman precedes a new commission from composer Benjamin Taylor, with aerial photography visuals by Charles Latshaw celebrating northern Arizona’s beautiful landscapes. We celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with two premieres by Nolan Stolz. And we present Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America, which brings together FSO, six Flagstaff-based actors, and a beautiful video presentation of historical photos and documents to celebrate America’s great cultural history of immigration.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
2026-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Nutcracker
Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 2026
Ardrey Auditorium | NAU Community Dance Academy Ballet Troupe
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for the 21st year of this magical journey through
Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s
Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
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The Nutcracker Ballet - Lollipop Matinee
2026-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
The Nutcracker – Lollipop Matinee
December 5, 2026
Ardrey Auditorium | NAU Community Dance Academy Ballet Troupe
A beloved Flagstaff holiday tradition. Join us for the 21st year of this magical journey through
Clara’s dreamscape in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, brought to life by the dancers of NAU’s
Community Dance Academy and the full forces of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
The Lollipop Matinee is a family-friendly, shortened version for families with young children! Be sure to utilize the family discount available at checkout.
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Date Night at the Movies
2027-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Masterworks Concert 3: Date Night at the Movies
Saturday, January 23, 2027, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
An evening of music from the great romantic films—Doctor Zhivago, Titanic, Somewhere in Time,
Beauty and the Beast, and many more. Bring a date and plan a great evening of the most beautiful
film music.
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Echoes of Home
2027-02-13 19:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Masterworks Concert 4: Echoes of Home
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:30 PM, Ardrey Auditorium
The program:
Peter Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise
Max Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46
Andrew Sords, violin
William Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony
Travel with us through three stunning musical landscapes. Peter Maxwell Davies’s An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise is a piece that earns its surprise ending—probably the best possible combination of bagpipes and orchestra. Violinist Andrew Sords returns to Flagstaff to join us for Max Bruch’s joyful and impressive Scottish Fantasy, one of the violin repertoire’s most richly scored showpieces. The evening closes with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, a pioneering work for both American music and African American composers.
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Mendelssohn: Elijah
2027-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | NAU Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, 1115 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, United States
Masterworks Concert 5: Mendelssohn: Elijah
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 PM – Season Finale, Ardrey Auditorium
The program:
Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah In collaboration with NAU’s Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff
Mendelssohn’s Elijah is one of the great choral works in the repertoire—sweeping, dramatic, theatrical, and entirely satisfying from start to finish. Chorusmaster Timothy Westerhaus leads FSO alongside the combined forces of NAU’s Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff in a full-evening performance of this powerfully impressive oratorio. A fitting close to FSO’s 77th season.
