SUMMERFEST2026
CARY’S KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE
Big summer sounds, small ticket prices!
Get a Lawn Flex 10-Pack for just $280— just $28 per ticket. Kids 12 & under are admitted FREE on the lawn!
Memorial Day Weekend
Tchaikovsky Piano
Concerto No.1
SAT, MAY 23, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Albert Cano Smit, piano
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
Epic Film Scores
SAT, MAY 30, 2026 | 8PM
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Pack your picnic and enjoy iconic film music—from the triumphant Chariots of Fire to the epic journey of The Lord of the Rings and the sweeping romance of Titanic—performed live in symphonic splendor. An unforgettable summer night of music, movies, and memories.
Swan Lake
Selections
FRI, JUN 5, 2026 | 8PM
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elli Choi, violin
Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake selections
A Space Spectacular: Star Wars & More
SAT, JUN 6, 2026 | 8PM
David Glover, conductor
Blast off on a musical journey through the cosmos with the North Carolina Symphony! Experience unforgettable musical scores from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, E.T., and more. A thrilling concert adventure that’s out of this world!
Patriotic Pops
FRI, JUN 12, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Join us for a performance celebrating the ingenuity, heroism, hope, and resilience that define the American spirit as we honor America 250.
Patriotic Pops Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Concert Sponsor: CEI - The Digital Office
Under the Sea
SAT, JUN 13, 2026 | 8PM
Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor
Dive into a magical summer night inspired by the ocean’s wonders. The Symphony brings the sea to life with selections from Jaws, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Carnival of the Animals
Mozart by Moonlight
SAT, JUN 20, 2026 | 8PM
Louis Lohraseb, conductor
Mozart: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and gather friends and family for funfilled evenings at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.
Independence Day*
SAT, JUL 4, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Enjoy a free Concert in Your Community celebrating America 250 with patriotic music and a fireworks display over Symphony Lake.
Celebrating America 250 Sponsor: John William Pope Foundation
Classics Under the Stars
FRI, JUN 26, 2026 | 8PM
Kellen Gray, conductor
Settle in under the stars and enjoy an evening of light classical favorites.
The Music of Billy Joel
with Tony DeSare
SAT, JUN 27, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Tony DeSare’s signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel. Fans will experience full symphonic orchestrations on some of his most beloved hits including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “You May Be Right,” “Movin’ Out,” “My Life,” and many more.
Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
Sidecar Social Club
FRI, JUL 10, 2026 | 8PM
Sidecar Social Club soars through numerous genres effortlessly as their energetic set takes you from speakeasy jazz to cabarets. Move to the sounds of Latin American dance halls, the big band era, and soulful R&B.
The orchestra will not be performing at this concert.
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*July 4th table not included in the table series
