University Circle

Todd Rundgren

Classic rock · Progressive rock · Power pop

Doors 6:30pm

Peter Hook and The Light

Post-punk · New wave · Joy division

Doors 7:00pm

Celebrate Laufey Day with The Cleveland Orchestra! Kick off the day at Severance Music Center with a free private tour and pick up an exclusive Laufey sticker (limited capacity, RSVP required). Later

Featuring Special Guest Artist 88bit Following the success of last year's electrifying debut, the Video Game Symphony returns to Severance Music Center for an even more ambitious sequel—and this time,

Marking 25 years as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst leads a rousing program of music spanning a century and a half. The expansive opening of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger giv

Doors 6:00pm

Myles Smith, GoldFord

Folk · Americana · Pop

Doors 7:00pm

Classical

Superstar pianist Lang Lang returns to Cleveland for an evening of keyboard showpieces. Opening with the elegance of Mozart and Beethoven, the program also highlights vivid Spanish works and the finge

Alternative rock · Singer-songwriter · Pop

Doors 7:00pm

29-time GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award–winning icon Juanes will be performing at Severance Music Center on Tuesday, September 15th as a part of the Juanes World Tour 2026 , with over 50 global dates

Bikini Kill, Ganser

Riot grrrl · Punk rock · Indie

Doors 7:00pm

Franz Welser-Möst opens his 25th and final season as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra with two 20th-century masterpieces. South African soprano Golda Schultz lends her radiant voice to Richar

Classical

Franz Welser-Möst’s 25th and final season marks a once-in-a-generation moment for The Cleveland Orchestra. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Symphony of Gratitude Gala will bring together friends a

Franz Welser-Möst opens his 25th and final season as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra with two 20th-century masterpieces. South African soprano Golda Schultz lends her radiant voice to Richar

Brahms wrote his Second Symphony while vacationing on the idyllic shores of Austria’s Lake Wörth, echoed in the work’s pastoral charm and cheerful temperament. Music Director Franz Welser-Möst pairs t

Pennywise, Angel Du$t, H2O +1 more

Punk rock · Hardcore · Political

Doors 6:30pm

Classical

Brahms wrote his Second Symphony while vacationing on the idyllic shores of Austria’s Lake Wörth, echoed in the work’s pastoral charm and cheerful temperament. Music Director Franz Welser-Möst pairs t

Classical

Doors 6:30pm

Classical

Sex Pistols, Frank Carter, Bad Nerves

Punk rock · 70s

Hailed by People Magazine as a “Piano Prodigy,” Zade Dirani’s music reaches hearts around the world. A Billboard-charting pianist and composer, he has performed at UNESCO headquarters, large arenas, a

Adrian Younge, j.rocc

Soul · Funk · Soundtrack

Doors 6:00pm

Hollywood Undead, In This Moment, Vana +1 more

Rapcore · Rap · Hardcore

Doors 5:30pm

Interpol, DIIV

Post-punk · Indie rock · Alternative

Doors 7:00pm

Classical

Sugar

Alternative rock

Doors 7:00pm

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

LENNY PEARCE

Dance/electronic

Doors 4:00pm

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

When was the last time you witnessed strings, horns, and woodwinds sharing the stage with a Hip-Hop act? Now imagine adding a party-rocking DJ, a powerhouse soul songstress, and a fire-breathing MC an

Jazz guitar · Jazz fusion

Doors 6:00pm

W.A.S.P., KK's Priest

Heavy metal · Hard rock · Hair metal

Doors 7:00pm

Jazz · Classical

Jazz · Classical

Movements, Balance and Composure, Midrift +1 more

Post-hardcore · Emo · Alternative rock

Doors 6:30pm

Classical

Jesse Welles, Hudson Freeman

Singer-songwriter · Protest music · Folk rock

Doors 6:00pm

Three world-class soloists — violinist Lisa Batiashvili, cellist Gautier Capuçon, and pianist Jean Yves Thibaudet — join forces to explore the expressive possibilities of the piano trio. Pieces by Sho

The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus marks its 75th season with a special concert celebrating the rich legacy and vibrant future of this all-volunteer ensemble. Director of Choruses Lisa Wong opens the even

Pre-concert activities begin one-hour prior to concert

Pre-concert activities begin one-hour prior to concert

The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

The “Father of the Symphony” meets the composer who ushered the form into the 20th century. Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 is a refined gem of the Classical era that helped set the stage for the symphonic in

Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

Petr Popelka leads the combined forces of The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus in Ein deutsches Requiem , a contemplative and deeply moving reflection on life written as Brahms g

Classical

Jazz · Classical

Classical

Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

Classical

Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

Join us as The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra launches its landmark 40th performing season with an exciting evening of symphonic music, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration. This conc

Classical

Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

Who is the hero of Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben — a historical figure, a mythic legend, or the composer himself? Though most agree that the work is a self-portrait of Strauss, this swashbuckling

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

Cleveland favorite Augustin Hadelich returns to Severance for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a daring work that brims with lively folk rhythms and colors. Conductor Alan Gilbert programs this alongs

* The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this program.

As part of the Music Explorers program, Cleveland Orchestra musicians perform short sections celebrating the music of the season. Join us for this heartwarming holiday concert for the whole family! Ab

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

As part of the Music Explorers program, Cleveland Orchestra musicians perform short sections celebrating the music of the season. Join us for this heartwarming holiday concert for the whole family! Ab

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

In It’s a Wonderful Life , Jimmy Stewart portrays the down-and-out George Bailey, a lovable “failure” with so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! Clarence, his

In It’s a Wonderful Life , Jimmy Stewart portrays the down-and-out George Bailey, a lovable “failure” with so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! Clarence, his

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2026! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holid

Beethoven’s Missa solemnis is rivaled only by his Ninth Symphony in power and scope. Through graceful solos and contemplative choruses, Beethoven imbues the ancient text with humanist theology and sea

Beethoven’s Missa solemnis is rivaled only by his Ninth Symphony in power and scope. Through graceful solos and contemplative choruses, Beethoven imbues the ancient text with humanist theology and sea

Classical

Beethoven’s Missa solemnis is rivaled only by his Ninth Symphony in power and scope. Through graceful solos and contemplative choruses, Beethoven imbues the ancient text with humanist theology and sea

Acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough offers an era-spanning program of works, moving from the gentle melodies of Schubert and Brahms to the aural innovations of Schoenberg and Stockhausen, with Beethoven’s

Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

Classical

Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

Composer-conductor Thomas Adès takes listeners on a sonic trek from the deepest depths of the underworld to farthest reaches of the galaxy. Holst’s cosmic showpiece The Planets provides a striking com

*The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this program.

Jazz · Lounge · Chillout

“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one

Classical

By turns lyrical and fiendishly virtuosic, Barber’s Violin Concerto is an American classic and the ideal vehicle for award-winning violinist Paul Huang, who takes on the solo role. Bookending this, co

Classical

By turns lyrical and fiendishly virtuosic, Barber’s Violin Concerto is an American classic and the ideal vehicle for award-winning violinist Paul Huang, who takes on the solo role. Bookending this, co

Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

Classical

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Powerhouse pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to tackle the musical hurdles of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, written when the composer was only 20 years old. Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali pairs this wit

Join us for our annual collaboration with The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus as we continue COYO’s 40th performing season and celebrate COYC’s 36th in a shared season of celebration. This concert is

Classical

Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

Classical

Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

Classical

Memorable melodies and inventive variations abound in this program of 20th-century showpieces. In his TCO debut, Alexandre Kantorow brings his electrifying pianism to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Them

As the first American winner of the International Chopin Competition, Garrick Ohlsson is celebrated the world over for his interpretations of Chopin’s music. In this sumptuous program showcasing the c

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

Classical

About the Music Spirit of America celebrates the rich diversity of people, cultures, and traditions that have shaped the American experience through music. From The Star-Spangled Banner and Dvořák's "

Classical

The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

Classical

The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

Classical

The talents of superstar pianist Yunchan Lim are put on full display in Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, which veers between jaw-dropping virtuosity and heart-on-sleeve tenderness. Composer-conductor Es

After his critically acclaimed Severance debut in 2025, blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii returns for a solo evening filled with lyricism and virtuosity. Featuring a selection of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces and

Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

Jazz · Classical

Composer-conductor John Adams leads a riveting program anchored by two American rarities: Roy Harris’s dynamic Third Symphony and Copland’s deliciously jazzy Piano Concerto, spotlighting the musical w

Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall. Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic

Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

Mahler confronted life’s fragility in his towering Ninth Symphony, combining fleeting pleasures with fraught anguish. From the stirring opening movement to the achingly tender finale, Music Director F

As part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, Franz Welser-Möst leads a program steeped in ancient mythology. Stravinsky’s musical exploration of the Orpheus myth traces the hero’s journey t

As part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, Franz Welser-Möst leads a program steeped in ancient mythology. Stravinsky’s musical exploration of the Orpheus myth traces the hero’s journey t

Classical

Join us as we conclude our 40th performing season with a celebratory concert, marking the joyful finale of a year honoring four decades of youth orchestral music‑making. The program will also include

One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

Jazz · Classical

One of Richard Strauss’s grandest and most gorgeous operas receives a fully staged performance as part of the 2027 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. A symbolic tale of love, redemption, and compassi

A choral masterpiece celebrating light, hope, and new beginnings, Haydn’s oratorio The Creation was the first piece Franz Welser-Möst conducted in his inaugural season as Music Director of The Clevela

Experience the sights and sounds of an all-day Alpine hike in Richard Strauss’s vivid tone poem, featuring waterfalls, pastures, a massive thunderstorm, and an unforgettable view from the summit. Musi

Franz Welser-Möst’s final concert as Music Director of The Cleveland Orchestra is a lively homage to the Viennese musical tradition so near and dear to his heart. The evening opens with Schubert’s pas