Detroit Symphony Orchestra

05/13/2026

Screenshot alert: summer plans on lock☀️Join us for free music, arts experiences, resources, food, & fun across the city this summer. Visit dso.org to learn more.

✦ Anthems of the World Cup:
A high‑energy celebration of global sound featuring DSO musicians and Armando Vega and the 313 Orchestra. This concert brings the spirit of international competition to the stage through dynamic performances inspired by nations around the world. Enjoy free food, offered while supplies last · Sat, May 16 at 5:30PM

Vive Anthems of the World Cup, una celebración enérgica del sonido global con músicos de la DSO y Armando Vega y la Orquesta 313. Este concierto trae al escenario el espíritu de la competencia internacional a través de presentaciones dinámicas inspiradas en naciones de todo el mundo. Disfruta comida gratis, disponible hasta agotar existencias.

✦ Chandler Park Sounds of Summer:
Breezy tunes and laid‑back fun return to Chandler Park for a concert that feels like pure sunshine. Gather with friends and neighbors for an easygoing musical escape that celebrates the joy of summertime. Enjoy free food, offered while supplies last · Sat, June 6, 2-6PM

✦ Spotlight Park Juneteenth Celebration ·
Sat, June 20, 1-4PM

✦ Clark Park Culture & Arts festival:
You Belong. A vibrant gathering showcasing music, art, and local talent. Join neighbors and families for an afternoon filled with performances, activities, resources, and cultural pride. Feel at home in the heart of Southwest Detroit. Enjoy free food, offered while supplies last · Sat, June 27, 1-4PM

Perteneces Aquí: el Clark Park Culture and Arts Festival es una reunión vibrante que presenta música, arte y talento local. Únete a vecinos y familias para una tarde llena de presentaciones, actividades, recursos y orgullo cultural. Disfruta de comida gratis, disponible mientras duren los suministros. Este evento es gratuito y no se requieren boletos para asistir. Siéntete como en casa en el corazón del suroeste de Detroit.

✦ Chandler Park Community Arts & Music Festival! Festival-fun showcasing the talent, creativity, and community spirit that make Detroit’s Eastside the best. Join families and neighbors for an afternoon of performances, interactive art, and joyful celebration in one of the Eastside’s most beloved green spaces. Enjoy free food, while supplies last · Sat, July 25, 1-4PM

Summer Musical Experiences with the DSO are sponsored by our friends at the General Motors Corporation🩷

05/11/2026

Join us for the DSO's Annual Day of Service. Virtual donation drives are open now!

This year we're partnering with DRAW (Disaster Relief At Work)which provides Family Bath Buckets for families impacted by severe storms, and Gleaners Community Food Bank, which distributes meals to address local food insecurity.

Visit dso.org/dayofservice to donate!

*Note: Donations for Disaster Relief are accepted through 5/20.

05/06/2026

Standing ovation for composer Gabriela Lena Frank, 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner in Music. A former DSO Composer-in-Residence, her Music Alive residency left a lasting impact on the orchestra and the Detroit community. Our history has been made richer by her voice and we're proud to continue championing her vital works.

Gabriela's three-season composer residency with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra began in the 2013-2014 season. The DSO thanks New Music USA for their support ...

05/05/2026

What does it feel like to play Mahler's Ninth?

Our principal timpanist sat down to talk about the symphony Mahler poured everything into- every emotion, every farewell, every flicker of hope - and what it means to perform it under Herbert Blomstedt, the 98 year old maestro returning to Detroit for the first time in four decades.

Hear it for yourself this weekend.

Saturday, May 9 at 8pm or Sunday, May 10 at 3pm. Tickets at the link in bio.

04/28/2026

"Perhaps the one defining property of American identity is its resistance to firm definition."

When Dvořák set out to write a symphony that captured the sound of America, he sparked a debate that still resonates today. Dive into the history behind the "New World" Symphony in our blog post, then hear it live this weekend—April 30–May 2 at Orchestra Hall. Tickets at bit.ly/3W4EJI9

Join donors from across the Detroit community and around the world to bring outstanding music, life-changing educational programs and far-reaching engagement activities to over 500,000 people each year!

04/24/2026

Looking for a ? Experience live music with us! Explore what's happening next: dso.org/onstage. If you're experimenting with tech options, sign up to receive concert info direct to your email inbox on dso.org.

Thanks to Visit Detroit for featuring the DSO in 9 Ways to Digital Detox in Detroit: check them out!

04/20/2026

"The Festival marks an evolution in programming. By blending classical repertoire with contemporary works and sensory-focused experiences, the DSO creates a holistic offering that honors both tradition and transformation."

Yesterday we closed the two-week Northern Lights Festival. Thank you for exploring Nordic soundscapes with us!

Read more from the Michigan Chronicle's review below.

Suspended in Sound: Inside DSO’s In the Light of Air Experience

04/19/2026

Today: Eldbjørg Hemsing joins the orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund for the closing performance of the Northern Lights Festival🌌

Join us at 3pm for a program that travels from invigorating fire to meditative stillness with Stenhammar's "Excelsior!," Hillborg's "Violin Concerto No. 2," & Nielsen's fifth symphony. Tickets at dso.org

Not local? Tune into the livestream on YouTube, Facebook, or Live from Orchestra Hall!

04/17/2026

The Cube transformed for "In the Light of Air" last night. Catch the final performance at 7pm: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/25-26-spring/in-the-light-of-air

04/17/2026

Eldbjørg Hemsing closes out the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Northern Lights Festival with Hillborg’s Violin Concerto No. 2 April 18 and 19. Tune into the livestream Sunday at 3 p.m. ET or grab your tickets at dso.org.

04/16/2026

For two nights only, The Cube transforms into a starry northern landscape for Anna Thorvaldsdottir's In the Light of Air. Join us for the intimate, immersive listening experience tonight and tomorrow night. Get your tickets now at dso.org