Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The program features Michael Gordon’s Natural History, sparked by Crater Lake National Park and bringing together Native and symphonic traditions in homage to the natural world. It also includes Igor Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments, an exploration of color for winds and brass, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, lively and dramatic. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak contributes a new work honoring the Pacific Northwest.

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments,and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

• Norman Huynh Conductor
• Steiger Butte Drum and Singers Native American ensemble
• Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments
• Michael GORDON Natural History
• Grace MIEDZIAK Cascadence (Rizzo-Cummings Emerging Composer Fellow at the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Symphony commission)
• BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21

This concert is part of Classical Series A, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 33 minutes, with one intermission.

This pre-concert talk takes place one hour before the Sunday matinee performance.

SUN, NOV 1, 1PM: Conductor Norman Huynh and Rizzo-Cummings Emerging Composer Fellow Grace Miedziak with All Classical Radio host Warren Black.

Norman Huynh, Conductor
Steiger Butte Drum and Singers, Native American ensemble
Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry, Conductor
Oregon Symphony

STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Michael GORDON Natural History
Grace MIEDZIAK New work (Fear No Music Emerging Composers Fellow, Oregon Symphony commission)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

Inspired by Crater Lake National Park, Michael Gordon’s Natural History weaves Native and symphonic music in this paean to the natural landscape. Plus, hear works by two of classical music’s most intrepid pioneers: Stravinsky’s experimental musical essay on wind and brass sounds, Symphonies of Wind Instruments, and Beethoven’s vivacious and dramatic Symphony No. 1. Native Oregonian Grace Miedziak enhances the program with a new work that celebrates the Pacific Northwest.

November 4, 2026

Special Concerts

The Philip Glass Ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

po.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life.

• Michael Riesman Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Chamber Choir Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• The Philip Glass Ensemble
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, thoughtful pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert also features new monologues in Dessa’s signature style, sharing true stories with intellectual rigor, tenderness, candor, and wit. Presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

Wildwood is the first book in the New York Times best-selling fantasy series full of magic, wonder, and danger from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the highly celebrated band the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the award-winning illustrator of Du Iz Tak and Home. Soon to be a major motion picture from LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline. Look for it on October 23, 2026! Moderated by Andrew Proctor.

Prue McKeel’s life is ordinary. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where it rains a lot. She has a mother and a father and a baby brother. Ordinary. At least until her brother is abducted by a flock of crows. And then things get really weird.

You see, on every map of Portland there is a big splotch of green in the center of the city labeled “I.W.” This stands for “Impassable Wilderness.” No one’s ever gone in — or at least returned to tell of it.

And this is where the crows take her brother.

So begins an adventure that will take Prue and her friend Curtis deep into the Impassable Wilderness. There they uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval, a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. And what begins as a rescue mission becomes something much bigger as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness.

A wilderness the locals call Wildwood.

WILDWOOD is a spellbinding tale full of wonder, danger, and magic that juxtaposes the thrill of a secret world and modern city life. Original and fresh yet steeped in classic fantasy, this is a novel that could have only come from the imagination of Colin Meloy, celebrated for his inventive and fantastic storytelling as the lead singer of the Decemberists. With dozens of intricate and beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Carson Ellis, WILDWOOD is truly a new classic for the twenty-first century.

Singer, rapper, and author Dessa will join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert also will include a series of new monologues, crafted in Dessa’s signature style—true stories told with intellectual rigor, tenderness, candor, and wit. Don’t miss this landmark performance, presented in collaboration with Literary Arts as an extension of the Portland Book Festival.

• Sarah Hicks Conductor
• Dessa Vocals
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Experience the music of John Denver through the artistry of Rick Schuler, the nation's premier tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. Rick's story began at 13, when a pair of round glasses revealed a striking resemblance to Denver—and sparked a lifelong passion. That shy kid who taught himself guitar has spent nearly four decades bringing Denver's timeless songs to stages across the country, becoming the most celebrated interpreter of the beloved icon's catalog.

A ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE® offers more than nostalgia—it's an authentic celebration of the music that defined a generation. Rick's heartfelt performances transport audiences through Denver's greatest hits: the sun-soaked warmth of "Sunshine on My Shoulders," the foot-stomping joy of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," the soaring beauty of "Rocky Mountain High," and beloved classics like "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Calypso," and "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

Each year, thousands of fans discover why Rick Schuler's tribute resonates so deeply—his genuine connection to the music, his remarkable vocal and visual resemblance, and his dedication to honoring an artist whose songs offered hope, healing, and harmony to millions.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life, legacy, and enduring spirit of John Denver.

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is a joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show stopping event for the whole family. Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, from the well sung classics to modern pop hits with all of the incredible choreography, exciting stage production and dance mastery that audiences have come to expect. Creative team and EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, GRAMMYs®), co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.

Emmy Award-winning and New York Times Best-Selling author Derek Hough started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music, and dance. He is a four-time Emmy Award winner and 13-time nominee, his four Emmys tie him for most in Television Academy history.

Hough is the current host of the long-running television program Extra. He has also appeared in film, television, and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and had a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville and in High School Musical The Musical for Disney+. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular costarring alongside the Tony Award-winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose in which he starred as the male lead in London's West End. In December 2016, Hough starred with Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray Live!

As a cast member of the ABC series Dancing with the Stars, Hough is part of the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno. A multi-talented entertainer and the only six-time champion in franchise history, Hough had previously performed on the show as a pro-dancer. His mirror ball wins came with celebrity partners that included Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin.

In May of 2017, Hough joined Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance. The show, which he was part of for 4 seasons, launched as the highest rated summer show in over ten years and was unparalleled dance competition that featured solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including hip hop, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, and more competing for a million-dollar prize.

Hough can also add best-selling author to his list of credits. His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in August 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods, a rare feat.

In 2021 and 2022, Hough headlined his residency Derek Hough: No Limit in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada. The critically acclaimed dance-centric show at the Venetian Resort takes Fans on a journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Hough explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa, hip-hop and everything in between.

November 11 & 12, 2026

Special Concerts

Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Schnitz for the first time with the Oregon Symphony, delivering amped-up orchestral rock to close out their U.S. tour. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of In the Mountain in the Cloud alongside their newest album, SHISH, with live performances featuring music from both albums. They’ll be joined by artists Quinn Christopherson, May Arden, Onry, Redray Frazier, and Sarah Clarke for a one-of-a-kind performance created just for Portland.

• Raúl Gómez-Rojas Conductor
• Portugal. The Man
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

November 11 & 12, 2026

Special Concerts

Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Schnitz for the first time with the Oregon Symphony, delivering amped-up orchestral rock to close out their U.S. tour. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of In the Mountain in the Cloud alongside their newest album, SHISH, with live performances featuring music from both albums. They’ll be joined by artists Quinn Christopherson, May Arden, Onry, Redray Frazier, and Sarah Clarke for a one-of-a-kind performance created just for Portland.

• Raúl Gómez-Rojas Conductor
• Portugal. The Man
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

What do you get when Don Lemon, award-winning journalist, and DL Hughley, one of the original Kings of Comedy, and highly recognized stand-up comedians come together for a night of conversation?

Expect the unexpected from these two brilliant minds doing their public service while taking you on a journey exploring topics spanning everything from social issues, race, pop-culture and current events. Nothing is off limits!

Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, featuring guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler, stands as one of the most beloved concertos of the twentieth century, celebrated for its unforgettable melodies and emotional depth. Turina’s La procesión del Rocío paints a vivid portrait of a Spanish religious festival, while Carlos Chávez’s Sinfonía India draws upon Indigenous Mexican melodies and percussion traditions to create one of the most distinctive orchestral works in the repertoire.

Completing the program is Ostinato by Portland Youth Philharmonic’s student composer Alejandro Belgique, a work driven by rhythmic momentum and contemporary energy. Together, these pieces create an opening night that is vibrant, expressive, and full of movement, setting the tone for a season that celebrates discovery, connection, and the excitement of live orchestral music.

November 15, 2026

Family Series

Alice McLerran’s classic children’s book The Mountain that Loved a Bird tells a heartwarming story of unlikely friendship between a barren mountain and a visiting bird named Joy. Experience Portland-based composer Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the story as the book is narrated live in this celebration of friendship that teaches us the transformative power of kindness and care.

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Pam Mahon Narrator
• Dance West Jason Davis, Artistic & Technical Director
• Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Artistic Director; Amber Schroeder, Associate Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Family Series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

Concert Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich’s powerful artistic statement reveals the triumph of the individual against the forces of oppression, even under strict censorship.

MYS Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Raúl Gómez-Rojas, presents:

• Symphony No.5, op.47, D minor by Dmitry Shostakovich
• Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein
• World premiere of a piece by student composer Skye Neal, as part of The Authentic Voice commissioning series in partnership with Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project.

MYS Concert Orchestra, also conducted by Raúl Gómez-Rojas, opens the concert.

An epic orchestral journey, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 exemplifies his ambition to “embrace the whole.” Deathly foreboding marches give way to ecstatic outpourings of love for his wife Alma, together with a dark carnival of a “Scherzo” and a sunlit lyrical interlude evoking peaceful Alpine meadows. The symphony’s theatrical and dramatic finale culminates in titanic “hammer blows of fate” that are said to represent tragic milestones in Mahler’s life.

Sponsored by Pat Zimmerman and Paul Dinu

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic”

This concert is part of Classical Series B, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert will have no intermission.

An epic orchestral journey, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 exemplifies his ambition to “embrace the whole.” Deathly foreboding marches give way to ecstatic outpourings of love for his wife Alma, together with a dark carnival of a “Scherzo” and a sunlit lyrical interlude evoking peaceful Alpine meadows. The symphony’s theatrical and dramatic finale culminates in titanic “hammer blows of fate” that are said to represent tragic milestones in Mahler’s life.

Sponsored by Pat Zimmerman and Paul Dinu

• David Danzmayr Jean Vollum Music Director & Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic”

This concert is part of Classical Series B, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert will have no intermission.

From the desert planet of Arrakis to Gotham City, the music of Hans Zimmer brings stories to life, infusing them with mystique and magic through sound. This concert dives into the highlights of Zimmer’s scores, including selections from Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, and more. It’s made for the dreamer, the edge-of-your-seat moviegoer, and anyone who desires an escape to another world through music.

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Pops Series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

From the desert planet of Arrakis to Gotham City, the music of Hans Zimmer brings stories to life, infusing them with mystique and magic through sound. This concert dives into the highlights of Zimmer’s scores, including selections from Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator, and more. It’s made for the dreamer, the edge-of-your-seat moviegoer, and anyone who desires an escape to another world through music.

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Pops Series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

December 2, 2026

Special Concerts

Folk troubadour John Craigie joins The Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a debut orchestral performance! With music from across his catalogue, including songs from his 2026 album I Swam Here, this show is teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country. Gather your people and immerse yourself in Americana with an orchestral kick.

• John Craigie Singer-Songwriter
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

A joyful holiday tradition filled with powerful voices, soaring harmonies, and the unmistakable spirit of gospel. Feel the warmth of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.

Sponsored by Courtney and David Angeli

• Charles Floyd Conductor & Orchestrator
• Northwest Community Gospel Chorus
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

A joyful holiday tradition filled with powerful voices, soaring harmonies, and the unmistakable spirit of gospel. Feel the warmth of the holiday season with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.

Sponsored by Courtney and David Angeli

• Charles Floyd Conductor & Orchestrator
• Northwest Community Gospel Chorus
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

This concert is part of the 2026/27 Sounds Like Portland festival.

This December, The Moth’s anticipated Mainstage season comes to Portland in partnership with Literary Arts.

One foot in front of another…

Join The Moth this fall for TIGHTROPE, an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there’s no clear path—only the courage to keep moving forward.

Stories of balancing without a net. Trusting your gut. Taking the leap before you know where you’ll land. Of big gambles and near misses, quiet acts of bravery and glorious mistakes. Of sending the text, booking the flight, sharing the secret you’ve carried for years, and watching everything change.

The Mainstage tour is The Moth’s signature live show, featuring a carefully curated lineup of tellers—writers, artists, adventurers, community members, and unexpected voices—sharing true personal stories, told live and without notes.

Come spend an evening on the edge. One step can change the whole story.

About The Moth

The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth has presented more than 70,000 true stories—told live and without notes—in 11 countries, across 4 continents. Today, The Moth produces 600+ live shows annually, as well as the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, and the popular The Moth Podcast. Through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals, The Moth guides thousands of new storytellers each year in finding and sharing their own voices. Learn more at themoth.org

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This December, The Moth’s anticipated Mainstage season comes to Portland in partnership with Literary Arts.

Join The Moth for TIGHTROPE, an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there’s no clear path—only the courage to keep moving forward.

Stories of balancing without a net. Trusting your gut. Taking the leap before you know where you’ll land. Of big gambles and near misses, quiet acts of bravery and glorious mistakes. Of sending the text, booking the flight, sharing the secret you’ve carried for years, and watching everything change.

The Mainstage tour is The Moth’s signature live show, featuring a carefully curated lineup of tellers—writers, artists, adventurers, community members, and unexpected voices—sharing true personal stories, told live and without notes.

Come spend an evening on the edge. One step can change the whole story.

The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth has presented more than 70,000 true stories—told live and without notes—in 11 countries, across 4 continents. Through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals, The Moth guides thousands of new storytellers each year in finding and sharing their own voices. Learn more at themoth.org.

December 9, 2026

Special Concerts

Ten-time GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández returns to Portland for another year of holiday cheer, celebrating the Christmas season with a dazzling blend of mariachi and holiday classics.

The Oregon Symphony does not perform.

Learn more about the visiting ensemble at mariachisoldemexico.com.

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Nominados diez veces a los GRAMMYs, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández regresa a Portland por otro año de alegría de las fiestas, celebrando la temporada navideña con una mezcla de mariachi y canciones clásicas de la navidad.

La Orquesta Sinfónica de Oregón no toca en este concierto.

Más información sobre los mariachis en mariachisoldemexico.com.

• José Hernández Musical Director
• Mariachi Sol de México

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. Her mantel today holds a staggering 18 GRAMMY Awards, 31 Dove Awards, and 19 Stellar Awards. She's been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame, in addition to being named a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and garnering multiple NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards, Essence Awards, and more.

She's sold millions of albums in the US, topping the Gospel charts repeatedly while crossing over with smashes like "Count on Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston from the multi-platinum 'Waiting to Exhale' soundtrack, which sold 2 million copies and cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts.

She touched millions more with inspirational performances everywhere from churches around the world to The White House. Her recent albums, Believe For It and More Than This (PureSprings Gospel/Fair Trade Services, LLC) have resonated strongly with fans leading to over 1 billion streams and downloads, multiple award wins, and a tour resurgence garnering over 100 shows across the globe over the last 2 years.

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Holiday Pops is back and bigger than ever! With upbeat holiday music, exciting guest performers, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa himself, this concert brings the North Pole to downtown Portland. Plan a holiday date or a family night-on-the-town and experience a world-class orchestral experience with a festive flair!

• Sean O’Loughlin Conductor
• Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Artistic Director
• Oregon Symphony
• Janice Martin Electric Violin & Aerialist

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder! Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show." Throughout the show’s 9-year history, Jinkx and DeLa have met sentient Christmas treats, twisted space-time with Dickensian Ghosts, ventured to the Nutcracker's Land of Sweets, as well as survived immaculate conceptions, AI, body swaps, and elf attacks. You never know what wild and unexpected sleigh ride these queens have in store.

Whatever the twists and turns, fans can expect another year of over-the-top camp spectacle, side-splitting gags, brand new songs, heartfelt storytelling, thrilling dance numbers, and iconic costumes. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as "the reigning queens of Christmas," this show is not only a moment of respite, but a celebration of community, at a time when we need it most of all.

More information available at the Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show website.

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Home Alone in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

• Evan Roider Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Home Alone in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Get ready for an evening of theatrical energy and orchestral favorites with Portland Youth Philharmonic’s 65th Annual Concert-at-Christmas. This year’s program, dubbed “Classical Top Ten,” brings the spirit of the stage to Portland’s favorite holiday tradition. You’ll hear sparkling wit from Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld Overture, fiery rhythms in Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, and the thrilling gallop of Rossini’s William Tell Overture. It’s a joyful evening of storytelling.

PYP’s annual concert celebrates music that has captivated audiences for generations. Expect memorable melodies, dramatic flair, and moments of pure excitement as these talented young musicians take the stage. They’re celebrating their 65th year! It’s a festive holiday experience, full of virtuoso performances and live orchestral music. Grab your tickets!

December 30 & 31, 2026

Special Concerts

Ring in the new year with Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony, a classical masterwork that celebrates the unity of all mankind. The piece ends with the development of the ever-hopeful “Ode to Joy” theme, with a choir of voices singing the words of a poem by Friedrich Schiller. And like any good New Year’s party, the symphony ends with a kiss... “You millions, I embrace you./This kiss is for all the world!”

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Members of Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Conductor
• Members of Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Choirs Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• Laura Wilde Soprano
• Isabel Signoret Mezzo Soprano
• Matthew White Tenor
• Norman Garrett Baritone
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

December 30 & 31, 2026

Special Concerts

Ring in the new year with Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony, a classical masterwork that celebrates the unity of all mankind. The piece ends with the development of the ever-hopeful “Ode to Joy” theme, with a choir of voices singing the words of a poem by Friedrich Schiller. And like any good New Year’s party, the symphony ends with a kiss... “You millions, I embrace you./This kiss is for all the world!”

• Su-Han Yang Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Associate Conductor
• Members of Oregon Chorale Jason Sabino, Conductor
• Members of Pacific Youth Choir Chris Maunu, Conductor
• Members of Portland State University Choirs Ethan Sperry, Conductor
• Laura Wilde Soprano
• Isabel Signoret Mezzo Soprano
• Matthew White Tenor
• Norman Garrett Baritone
• Oregon Symphony

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

This concert is part of Classical Series C, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Shiyeon Sung, Conductor
Marc-André Hamelin, Piano
Oregon Symphony

Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

Brad Williams’ latest stand-up special, Live On Short Street, is now streaming on YouTube, following the viral success of Starfish, which has surpassed 8.5 million views. Currently selling out theaters worldwide, Brad’s high-energy shows blend razor-sharp punchlines with fearless personal storytelling. He’s appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Netflix’s The Degenerates, and top podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience, Your Mom’s House, and TigerBelly. Brad also co-hosts the hit podcast Heightened Babble with JB Ball. An accomplished actor and the first stand-up to headline a Cirque du Soleil show, Brad’s comedy connects, inspires, and leaves audiences roaring.

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

This concert is part of Classical Series C, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Strife and battle erupt in Shostakovich’s musical portrayal of the precursor to the Russian Revolution in his Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”. Superstar pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, an exhilarating joyride of keyboard pyrotechnics, melodic passion, and humor. Plus, hear South Korean composer Donghoon Shin’s Kafka’s Dream, inspired by a colorfully surreal story by Jorge Luis Borges.

• Shiyeon Sung Conductor
• Marc-André Hamelin Piano
• Oregon Symphony

• Donghoon SHIN Kafka’s Dream
• RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103, “The Year 1905”

This concert is part of Classical Series C, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

January 16 & 17, 2027

Film Concerts

Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert! Experience the iconic film like never before in its 50th anniversary year as the Oregon Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary Oscar®-winning score live to the film. From the triumphant opening fanfare to Princess Leia’s ethereal theme, relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

• Stuart Chafetz Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

January 16 & 17, 2027

Film Concerts

Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert! Experience the iconic film like never before in its 50th anniversary year as the Oregon Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary Oscar®-winning score live to the film. From the triumphant opening fanfare to Princess Leia’s ethereal theme, relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.

• Stuart Chafetz Conductor
• Oregon Symphony

• John WILLIAMS Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in Concert

This concert is part of the Film Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).

Bizet’s Carmen has haunted the artistic imagination for 150 years—romanticized, exoticized, and endlessly reinterpreted. Now, in celebration of that anniversary, Ballet Hispánico New York—the nation’s leading Latino dance company and recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures—reclaims her. Stirring, witty, and spectacular, CARMEN.maquia is the work of Valencian choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, whose Picasso-inspired vision strips away myth to reveal a fuller, more complex woman—intelligent and defiant. Inspired by tauromaquia—the art of bullfighting—CARMEN.maquia breathes contemporary life into this legendary character, fusing it with the grounded sensuality of the paso doble and flamenco. The result is a Carmen who belongs not to the gaze of others, but entirely to herself.