2026/27 Season
Whether you're joining us for one unforgettable evening or making live music part of your year, you'll find inspiring performances, meaningful experiences, and opportunities to connect all season long.
Ticket prices start at just $10 for students of all ages.
October 2026
OCT
23 & 24
SEASON OPENER: Sibelius Symphony No. 2
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 7 PM
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 2 PM
First United Methodist Church | Boulder, CO
with Christina Jennings, flute
Every journey begins with momentum. Opening the season is Vivian Fung’s lively Pizzicato, followed by Liebermann’s soaring Flute Concerto performed by Christina Jennings, where breath and motion intertwine in dazzling virtuosity. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 brings the evening to a powerful close, charting a path from quiet mystery to one of the most uplifting and expansive finales in the orchestral repertoire.
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November 2026
NOV 4
Boulder Phil at Planet Bluegrass (New Date!)
Wednesday | November 4, 2026 at 7 PM
Wildflower Pavilion | Lyons, CO
COUNTRY MUSIC: Explored brings the storytelling and spirit of country music into the perfect listening-room setting. Featuring music by iconic artists like John Denver, Bill Monroe, and more, this quartet program transforms beloved country gems through the rich sound and expressive power of strings—alongside a few vocal selections from local country artist EmmyJean Jenkins.
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NOV 19
Thirty Up Close with Charles Lee, cello
Thursday | November 19, 2026 at 7 PM
Stone Cottage Studios | Boulder, CO
For nearly 30 years, Principal Cellist Charles Lee has been part of the Boulder Philharmonic. Now, experience his artistry in an entirely different light. In this special solo performance at Stone Cottage Studios, Charles takes audiences on a musical journey spanning centuries and styles—from the elegance of Bach and the intensity of Britten to Mark Summer’s spirited Julie-O and Charles’s own transcription of Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony.
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NOV 25
Boulder Phil Storytime at Boulder Public Library
Wednesday | November 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM | FREE
BPL Main Branch | Boulder, CO
Experience stories in a whole new way as a Boulder Phil musician helps bring each tale to life through live music. Discover how melody, rhythm, and emotion can deepen the adventure and spark the imagination. Great for ages 0-5yo.
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NOV
27 & 29
with Boulder Ballet
Friday | November 27, 2026 | 4 PM
Sunday | November 29, 2026 | 1 PM (One Hour Performance)
Sunday | November 29, 2026 | 4 PM
The Nutcracker at Macky Auditorium
Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to experience The Nutcracker - a beloved tradition where Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, exquisite dancing, and theatrical magic come together to delight audiences of every generation. From grand spectacle to intimate storytelling, this year’s performances offer two ways to experience the magic at Macky Auditorium - whether you’re discovering The Nutcracker for the first time or returning to a cherished holiday tradition.
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December 2026
DEC
12
The New Four Seasons: Vivaldi Recomposed
Saturday | December 12, 2026 | 2 PM
First United Methodist Church | Boulder, CO
with Alex Gonzalez, violin
Centered around Max Richter’s The New Four Seasons: Vivaldi Recomposed, this program reimagines familiar sounds through a fresh contemporary lens—blending Baroque brilliance with modern texture, pulse, and emotion. Led from the stage by acclaimed violinist Alex Gonzalez, “Four Seasons” includes selections from Vivaldi’s original, inviting audiences into a captivating journey where timeless music feels alive.
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January 2027
JAN
9
Stravinsky Firebird Suite
Saturday | January 9, 2027 | 7 PM
Macky Auditorium | Boulder, CO
with Juliette Kang, violin and Frequent Flyers
Suspended between earth and sky, tradition and transformation, this program unfolds in movement, color, and fire. Juliette Kang brings striking intensity to Mozetich’s hypnotic Affairs of the Heart, while Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin and Bartók Dance Suite channel dance through elegance, ritual, and rhythmic vitality. Joined throughout the evening by Frequent Flyers aerial dance company, the orchestra closes with Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite—a breathtaking fusion of myth, motion, and orchestral imagination.
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February 2027
FEB
26 & 27
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
From calm waters to expansive lyricism, this program unfolds like a voyage across time and place. Vaughan Williams’ glowing Serenade to Music and Haydn’s spirited “London” Symphony reflect a world shaped by artistic exchange and discovery, while Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage carries listeners toward one of the repertoire’s most beloved concertos, performed by acclaimed violinist William Hagen.
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Friday | February 26, 2027 at 7 PM
Saturday | February 27, 2027 at 2 PM
First United Methodist Church | Boulder, CO
with William Hagen, violin
March 2027
MAR
27
CHAMBERSONGS
What happens when contemporary songwriting meets the expressive power of orchestral strings? Two-time JUNO Award winner Jayme Stone and acclaimed singer-songwriter Alexa Wildish join the Boulder Philharmonic String Quintet for ChamberSongs, featuring fresh string arrangements by composer Ilan Blanck. Blending folk, Americana, and classical artistry, this collaboration brings new dimensions to familiar voices and original songs.
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Saturday | March 27, 2027 at 7 PM
eTown Hall | Boulder, CO
with Alexa Widish and Jayme Stone
April 2027
APR
2 & 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Sponsored by Marion Thurnauer & Alex Trifunac
This program explores music shaped by perseverance, reflection, and renewal. Pärt’s Collage on B-A-C-H honors musical tradition with meditative stillness, while Brahms’ Double Concerto unites violinist Maria Ioudenitch and cellist Josh Halpern in music rich with conversation and emotional depth. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony brings the evening to a powerful close, tracing one of music’s most unforgettable arcs from tension into triumph.
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Friday | April 2, 2027 at 7 PM
Saturday | April 3, 2027 at 2 PM
First United Methodist Church | Boulder, CO
with Maria Ioudenitch, violin & Josh Halpern, cello
June 2027
JUN
4 & 5
Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3
Friday | June 4, 2027 at 7 PM
Saturday | June 5, 2027 at 2 PM
First United Methodist Church | Boulder, CO
with Joel Bacon, organ
From the bustling energy of Paris to the monumental sound of the organ, this Masterworks finale embraces music on its grandest scale. Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony No. 31 bursts with youthful ambition and vibrant orchestral color before Poulenc’s Organ Concerto fills the hall with mystery and drama. Featuring organist Joel Bacon, Saint-Saëns’s epic Organ Symphony brings the Masterworks series to a breathtaking conclusion in music overflowing with power, resonance, and awe.
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