Season 75 · 2026–27

The complete season

A full season of orchestral and chamber music across our Cape Ann venues — celebrating 75 years on stage.

I
Classical
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 2:00pm

75th Fantastique!

Full Orchestra

September 2026 Concert

Venue Manchester Essex Regional High School
  • Boulanger D'un matin de printemps
  • Debussy La Mer
  • Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique
Tickets
$65.00
Adult $65.00 · Senior $60.00 · Student $20.00 · Youth Extra $5.00
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II
Pops
Family
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 2:00pm Dolan Performing Arts Center
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 7:30pm Manchester Essex Regional High School
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 2:00pm Manchester Essex Regional High School

2026 Holiday Pops

Full Orchestra

November 2026 Concert

Featuring Brittany Betts
  • Anderson Christmas Festival
  • arr. Reed Greensleeves
  • arr. Sebesky A Christmas Scherzo
  • Custer Chanukah Festival
Tickets
$65.00
Adult $65.00 · Senior $60.00 · Student $20.00 · Youth Extra $5.00
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III
Classical
Pops
Sunday, March 14, 2027 · 2:00pm

All American Celebration

Full Orchestra

March 2027 Concert

Featuring Michael Lewin Venue Manchester Essex Regional High School
  • Copland An Outdoor Overture
  • Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
  • Gottschalk Grande Tarantelle
  • Grofé Grand Canyon Suite
Tickets
$65.00
Adult $65.00 · Senior $60.00 · Student $20.00 · Youth Extra $5.00
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IV
Classical
Premiere
Sunday, May 9, 2027 · 2:00pm

75th Season Finale!

Full Orchestra

May 2027 Concert

Venue Manchester Essex Regional High School
  • Bradshaw CAS at 75th Celebration, World Premiere
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Tickets
$65.00
Adult $65.00 · Senior $60.00 · Student $20.00 · Youth Extra $5.00
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Also this season

Be sure to keep an eye out for our Musicians Unleashed musical events.

In addition to the main concert series, the Cape Ann Symphony will once again host the Musicians Unleashed Small Concert Series — three intimate performances at select acoustic venues across Cape Ann. These special concerts offer a unique opportunity to experience music up close and have become increasingly popular with audiences, so be sure to get your tickets early! Each performance is crafted to create a personal atmosphere, letting attendees connect with the musicians and appreciate the artistry in a cozy setting.

  1. Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 3 pm
    Crowell Chapel, Manchester-by-the-Sea
  2. Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 3 pm
    St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gloucester
  3. Saturday, April 10, 2027 · 3 pm
    Gloucester UU Church