Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

The Nutcracker - Lollipop Matinee
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 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. The Lollipop Matinee is a shortened version for families with young children!

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