Modesto Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Concerts

Discover the Unexpected with MSO

Get ready for a Season of Discovery with your Modesto Symphony Orchestra! In our 95th Season, we’re mixing beloved classics with fresh surprises—like Orff's epic Carmina Burana, the dazzling Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 and John Williams’ rarely performed Cello Concerto. You’ll also hear the vibrant new piece, Fandango by Arturo Márquez, played by the incredible violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.

But the fun doesn’t stop there—our Pops Series is back with Jurassic Park in Concert, Pixar in Concert, and our festive Holiday Pops!

Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious, this season has something for everyone. Come discover it with us!

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September 6 / Picnic at the Pops!
September 6 / Picnic at the Pops!

Ryan Murray, conductor
Brody Dolyniuk, guest artist
Sat. Sept. 6, 2025 at 7:30pm
GALLO grounds

October 10 & 11 / Williams & Rachmaninoff
October 10 & 11 / Williams & Rachmaninoff

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Timothy Loo, cello
Fri. Oct. 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sat. Oct. 11, 2025 at 7:30pm

November 14 & 15 / Mozart & Klebanov
November 14 & 15 / Mozart & Klebanov

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin
Fri. Nov. 14, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sat. Nov. 15, 2025 at 7:30pm

November 15 / MSYO Season Opening Concert
November 15 / MSYO Season Opening Concert

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sat. Nov. 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

December 5 & 6 / Holiday Pops!
December 5 & 6 / Holiday Pops!

Ryan Murray, conductor
MSO Chorus; Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director
Tony DeSare, guest artist
Fri. Dec 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sat. Dec 6, 2025 at 2:00pm

December 16 / Holiday Candlelight Concert
December 16 / Holiday Candlelight Concert

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor & chorus director
MSO Chorus
Opus Handbell Ensemble
December 16, 2025 at 8 pm

February 13 & 14 / Scheherazade & Márquez’s Fandango
February 13 & 14 / Scheherazade & Márquez’s Fandango

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Fri. Feb. 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sat. Feb. 14, 2026 at 7:30pm

February 14 / MSYO Spring Concert
February 14 / MSYO Spring Concert

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sat. Feb. 14, 2026 at 2:00pm

March 13 & 14 / Pixar in Concert
March 13 & 14 / Pixar in Concert

Ryan Murray, conductor
Fri. Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sat. Mar. 14, 2026 at 2pm

May 8 & 9 / Carmina Burana
May 8 & 9 / Carmina Burana

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
MSO Chorus; Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director
Fri. May 8, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sat. May 9, 2026 at 7:30pm

May 9 / MSYO Season Finale Concert
May 9 / MSYO Season Finale Concert

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sat. May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm

May 29 & 30 / Jurassic Park in Concert
May 29 & 30 / Jurassic Park in Concert

Ryan Murray, conductor
Fri. May 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sat. May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm

Concert tickets

 There are several ways to enjoy upcoming concerts & events at the Modesto Symphony Orchestra:

Subscriptions

Enjoy a season full of live music and events in Modesto! The benefits of being a subscriber include ticket savings, early access, and more.

Compose Your Own Series

Save on tickets by choosing 3 or more live music concerts that suit your individual taste and schedule.

Single Tickets

Enjoy all of the concerts and events that the Modesto Symphony Orchestra has to offer! From Picnic at the Pops to movie concerts to the classical greats, you’ll find something to enjoy!

Our Digital Program Book

3 easy ways to get your concert program:

Text

Text “MSO” to (209) 780-0424 to opt-in to our Mobile MSO service & receive message updates prior to upcoming performances!

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Scan

Scan our QR Codes at our performances.

Visit

Visit our Program Book page to view and download printable versions of our digital program books.

Picnic at the Pops

A Spectacle of Symphony & Song

Every September for the last 27 years, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra produces a pops concert and picnic at the E. & J. Gallo Winery grounds for the community. Audiences have enjoyed tunes from Queen, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and more!

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