Detroit Symphony Orchestra

06/30/2025

DSO + Yacht Rock = Your favorite summer memory. ☀️ Buy tickets at bit.ly/3T3vhmJ and join the DSO on July 22 for a nostalgic journey through the laid-back sounds of '70s and '80s soft rock music. Hum along to hit songs by Chicago, Stevie Nicks, TOTO, Fleetwood Mac, and more!

06/28/2025

Don’t miss one of Michigan’s most beloved Fourth of July traditions!🎆 Stroll the grounds of Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford and enjoy music performed by the DSO. 🎟 bit.ly/44h0WpW. Salute to America is fun for the whole family! Join us on July 2–5.

06/27/2025

Join us in a community near you for an exciting program featuring music by Beethoven, Stamitz, and Bizet, plus a new work by Jessie Montgomery. 🎻 Buy tickets at bit.ly/3TERurp. This Neighborhood Series finale is conducted by DSO's Na'Zir McFadden and features violist Jordan Bak.

06/26/2025

Live music, warm summer air, dancing, and community—summer at the DSO is back!  Enjoy two weeks of FREE outdoor programming from July 9–20. With yoga, poetry, live music, and more, there is so much to enjoy this summer! ☀️ Learn more at dso.org/summer.

Made possible by the Gilbert Family Foundation.

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!

06/24/2025

🎟️ Just a reminder: The only way to ensure a secure and authentic DSO ticket is by purchasing directly from us—online at dso.org, over the phone at 313.576.5111, or in person at the Box Office. Buying directly ensures your tickets are legitimate and gives you the flexibility to exchange them if plans change.

06/21/2025

“Aw buckle up, y’all; I’m about to take the floor; this place is buzzing; but I wanna hear it roar as I swing my flatpick; like the hammer of bluegrass Thor; all I need is your attention.” —Chris Thile’s “ATTENTION!”

Learn more about Chris’s new work, which he’ll perform live at Orchestra Hall on June 26, and grab your tickets now at dso.org.

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!

06/19/2025

🎶 Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Black community.

As we reflect, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra reaffirms our commitment to amplifying Black voices in classical music and beyond. We are proud to share and celebrate music from the powerful legacy of artists like William Grant Still and Florence Price, to the dynamic creators of today, like Jessie Montgomery and Carlos Simon.

Join us at Greater Grace Temple Detroit tonight at 7PM for a free community performance and hands-on activities, empowered by the DTE Foundation. Learn more: dso.org

06/17/2025

🎩🕺🏾 Shuffle, step, and tap along to this Humdingers challenge! Catch the full magic live in Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter, June 20–22.  Best availability Friday night. 🎟️ Buy tickets at dso.org

John Manzari, an award-nominated tap virtuoso celebrated for his electrifying Broadway performances, joins the DSO this weekend only. Which Cole Porter tune gets your toes tapping?

06/16/2025

This Juneteenth, DSO Assistant Conductor Na'Zir McFadden leads the orchestra in celebration and reflection for two free community concerts, empowered by the DTE Energy Foundation. Come early for hands-on activities 🪇🥁🎻

Wednesday, 6/18 @ 7:00PM: Woodhaven High School, Brownstown Township

Thursday, 6/19 @ 7:00PM: Greater Grace Temple, Detroit

Learn more at dso.org

*Please note venue changes above from previously announced locations