Spotlight Events

Music from Harry Potter • Star Wars • The Avengers • Superman

Get ready for an epic musical showdown! Hear the thrilling themes of heroes like Harry Potter, Yoda, and Superman, alongside the dark sounds of villains like Darth Vader and the terrifying shark from Jaws. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween weekend concert as the orchestra brings legendary movie music to life!

When the Mouse Queen steals Clara’s beloved Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, she follows her through a magical clock into a world beyond imagination. Filled with dazzling dream kingdoms, mischievous dolls, fairies, toy soldiers, and a powerful heartbreaking secret, Clara and the Land of Dreams is a breathtaking, bold new take on a holiday classic, with all your favorite scenes and characters but with enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Step right up to a musical menagerie! Join us for Stephanie Boyd’s Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals alongside Saint-Saëns’ timeless Carnival of the Animals. Meet creatures both real and imagined, from dinosaurs to dancing swans, in a vibrant, playful, and unforgettable concert experience.

The concert where kids get to clap with the MUSICIANS

Small groups, big fun! In this special family chamber concert, Phoenix Symphony musicians team up in trios, quartets, and quintets to share music they are passionate about, including pieces they’ve composed themselves. Kids and parents alike will clap, tap, and play along as the music grows from a single instrument into a full musical celebration of rhythm and sound, giving audiences a lively, inside look at life in the orchestra.

Blast off into the universe! Michael Abels’ Liquify and Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s stunning science visuals take families on a journey through space. Experience the wonder of the night sky, astronomical discoveries, and the magic of music in an inspiring, out-of-this-world adventure.