Upcoming Events
with The Florida Orchestra
September 13 & 14
Mahaffey Theater
Amadeus Live
2025-26
Season
Amadeus Live
with The Florida Orchestra
September 13 and 14
Experience the multi-Academy Award® winning 1984 motion picture Amadeus on a vast HD screen while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live in-sync by The Florida Orchestra and a choir. A sumptuous period epic, Amadeus is a triumphant celebration of the greatest genius the world has ever known: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Winner of eight Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Actor, Director and Adapted Screenplay, Amadeus tells the story of Vienna court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham) and the envy that consumes him upon discovering that the divine musical gifts he has so longed for all his life have been bestowed on a bawdy, vulgar and impish young composer, Mozart (Tom Hulce). Salieri’s envy fuels his plot to destroy the man, who is unable to tear himself away from the genius of his music. Rated PG. Presented with English subtitles.
Distant Worlds
with AWR Music
Legendary maestro Arnie Roth leads a full symphony orchestra and chorus through the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken. This exciting program also features iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series.
This special concert includes HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour. Don’t miss out on this multimedia concert experience!
October 11
Beethoven and Bernstein
with The Florida Orchestra
Michael Francis conducts an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. First is Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, an uplifting fusion of piano, orchestra and choir that hints at the famous Ode to Joy theme. Then, Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony delivers a deeply moving reflection on life, loss and resilience. It features inspiring text by Samuel Pisar, who defied all odds to survive multiple Holocaust concentration camps as a child. In this rare performance, special narration will be provided by his widow, Judith, and daughter, Leah.
November 7 and 8
Messiah
with The Florida Orchestra
A beloved holiday tradition returns. Experience the power, beauty and joy of the season with Handel’s Messiah, conducted by Michael Francis, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. This timeless masterpiece has captivated audiences for generations as a cherished holiday tradition. From the soaring Hallelujah Chorus to the intimate arias that stir the soul, Messiah is a moving celebration of hope and renewal.
December 5 and 6
Holiday Pops
with The Florida Orchestra
December 19, 20, and 21
A festive holiday celebration for the whole family! Join The Florida Orchestra, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, and the Tampa Oratorio Society for Holiday Pops—a joyful concert packed with your favorite seasonal music. From beloved carols to symphonic holiday classics, this heartwarming program will have you singing along and feeling the spirit of the season. It’s a sparkling tradition that brings the community together in merriment, magic, and music.
My Love Is mine
Johannes Brahms once referred to his Liebeslieder Walzer as “Hausmusik,” meaning music for the home. These playful but sincerely intimate waltzes feature four-hand piano and center on the theme of love in its many forms. Where Brahms captures the fleeting charm, flirtation, and ache of romantic love, Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year expands the scope, setting vivid poetry that reflects on love, loss, and renewal across the changing seasons of life. Framing these two centerpieces are works by Rosephanye Powell, Moses Hogan, Josephine Poelinitz. This program is a journey from the first sparks of affection to love’s enduring presence through time.
February 20 and 21
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
with The Florida Orchestra
March 27, 28, 29
The final symphony of Beethoven’s life changed the course of music forever. His Symphony No. 9, brought to life by The Florida Orchestra and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, is a towering achievement that unites orchestra, chorus, and soloists in a profound expression of joy and shared humanity. From its dramatic opening to the triumphant strains of the “Ode to Joy,” this is music that transcends time—bold, visionary, and deeply moving.
A Sea Symphony
with The Florida Orchestra
Embark on a sweeping musical voyage with Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony, a monumental work that powerfully explores the sea and the soul. Featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and The Florida Orchestra, this breathtaking symphony sets the soaring poetry of Walt Whitman to music that is both majestic and deeply moving. From crashing waves to moments of quiet reflection, A Sea Symphony is an unforgettable journey across oceans and into the depths of human experience.
May 29 and 30
Community and Outreach Events
Big Sing St. Pete
Saturday, October 25th
6:00 PM at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg
Join The Master Chorale for a fun, social, FREE, group singing experience.
The BIG SING is open to everyone, regardless of musical training or experience.
The event takes place just before The Florida Orchestra’s Pops in the Park concert.
Going to the Show
Sponsored by Publix Supermarkets Charities
A music education offering that reaches more than 2,000 children in Hillsborough and Pinellas County. The event advocates for lifelong music-making and teaches fundamental elements of music participation.