Symphony in the Summer
Every Season, we perform free concerts throughout the community, from libraries to retirement facilities. Check back often to find a Symphony performance near you!
23/24 Season Community Events Coming Soon!
PAST SUMMER EVENTS
Woodwind Trio Concert - Portage Zhang Senior Center
July 27, 2023 | 4 p.m. | Free Admission, Registration Required
The Symphony returns to the Portage Zhang Senior Center for a woodwind trio performance in the courtyard!
Admission is free, registration is required. Please call 269.329.4555 to register.
203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
KSO by Candlelight - Radisson Arcadia Ballroom
July 28, 2023 | 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
The Symphony you love...in a whole new light!
Join musicians of the Kalamazoo Symphony for a candlelit experience filled with music you'll love. The perfect summer date night or fun with friends, you'll hear everything from Gershwin songs to Neil Diamond and Cole Porter! Grab a drink and upgrade your experience with VIP Lounge Seating for the perfect evening of music.
Tickets are required. 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
KSO by Candlelight is presented by Friendship Village and sponsored by Willis Law
Leta G. Snow Instrument Petting Zoo - Mendon Public Library
August 2, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Free Admission
Explore percussion and string instruments with an interactive, hands-on experience. This activity is fun for the whole family!
Admission is free and tickets are not required. 314 W Main St, Mendon, MI 49072
PAST EVENTS
Leta G. Snow Instrument Petting Zoo - Paw Paw District Library
June 21, 2023 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Free Admission
Explore percussion and string instruments with an interactive, hands-on experience. This activity is fun for the whole family!
Admission is free and tickets are not required. 609 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Patriotic Pops - Bronson Park
July 1, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Free Admission
A summer tradition in Kalamazoo, this lively concert will feature the full Kalamazoo Symphony in works like Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s roaring 1812 Overture, James Weldon Johnson’s inspirational Lift Every Voice and Sing, and the Armed Forces Salute. The concert will also include a presentation of Casey at the Bat, a jazzy, upbeat piece depicting the many sounds of baseball brought to life through music!
Bring a few lawn chairs, a blanket, and the whole family to this patriotic celebration!
Admission is free, and tickets are not required. 200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Concerts in the Park are presented by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo through the Summertime Live Series
Musical Storybooks: Giraffes Can't Dance - Three Rivers Public Library
July 8, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Free Admission
One of the KSO's most popular education programs, Musical Storybooks, takes audiences deeper into family-friendly books while musicians of the KSO paint a musical soundscape. Musical Storybooks bring stories to life by immersing them in music. These programs are a fantastic way to engage children of all ages in literacy, storytelling, and music-making.
Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
Admission is free, and tickets are not required. 88 N Main St, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Musical Storybooks are sponsored by
Leta G. Snow Instrument Petting Zoo - Mattawan Sunshine Antwerp Library
July 12, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Free Admission
Explore percussion and string instruments with an interactive, hands-on experience. This activity is fun for the whole family!
Admission is free and tickets are not required. 24823 Front St, Mattawan, MI 49071
Musical Storybooks: The Pigeon HAS to Go to School - The Huss Project
August 12, 2013| 9:30 a.m. | Free Admission
Musical Storybooks take audiences deeper into family-friendly books while musicians of the Kalamazoo Symphony paint a musical soundscape. Musical Storybooks bring stories to life by immersing them in music. These programs are a fantastic way to engage children of all ages in literacy, storytelling, and music-making.
This event will not include KSO musicians but will feature audience participation in a community drum circle!
Admission is free and tickets are not required. 1008 8th St, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Musical Storybooks are sponsored by
