The Fort Wayne Philharmonic proudly announces the highly anticipated 2026/27 season.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic news release:
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Announces 2026/27 Season
Fort Wayne, Indiana (February 17, 2026) — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic proudly announces the highly anticipated 2026/27 Season. The season features an eight-concert Masterworks series, the popular six-concert Pops Series, and the familiar Freimann and Family Series. The Coffee Concert Series continues for its third season and the Innovation Series will move to a brand-new venue at Pearl Arts. Subscription packages are available for purchase online at fwphil.org. Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 4, 2026.
“It is with great excitement that I invite you to experience the 2026-27 Season of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic,” said Brittany Hall, Philharmonic President and CEO. “This season is designed with you in mind, and it will continue to broaden our musical experiences together. Plan to feel a spectrum of emotions as we introduce new extraordinary performances across our beloved Masterworks, Pops, Freimann, Family, and the return of both the Coffee Concert and Innovation Series. This brand-new season will bring music to life with big music and bold moments.”
MASTERWORKS SERIES
The 2026/27 Masterworks Series opens with 20th and 21st century works, with Errollyn Wallen’s Cello Concerto featuring cellist Madelyn Kowalski, followed by Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. The series continues with works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Dvorak, and Mahler. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus features in Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. Fort Wayne native Patrick O’Malley’s Cello Concerto premieres in April. The series concludes with The Planets and A Closing Night of Romance, with pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev.POPS SERIES
The Pops Series delivers classic hits, opening with The Music of Billy Joel featuring vocalist Tony DeSare, and bringing the music of Led Zeppelin to the orchestra hall in the spring. Audiences won’t want to miss the sequel to last season’s Home Alone in Concert, with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York welcoming in the 2026 holiday season in November, followed by the beloved annual tradition of Holiday Pops in December. The magic continues with Magical Music of Harry Potter with conductor Enrico Lopez-Yanez in an interactive concert experience. The Pops series closes with Disney in Concert, featuring well-loved music and high-resolution film clips from some of the best-known films ever, including Frozen, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, and more!FREIMANN SERIES
The Freimann Series welcomes its first full season in the newly opened historic Philharmonic Center. The series invites audiences to delve into works hand-selected by the musicians themselves in an intimate concert experience. This season’s Freimann series features works by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Schubert.COFFEE CONCERT SERIES
The Coffee Concert Series offers a shortened morning concert experience featuring works by Beethoven, Dvořák and Tchaikovsky. This unique series not only provides a delightful mid-morning musical interlude but also includes complimentary coffee and donuts after each performance, a Fort Wayne Philharmonic Coffee Series mug, and an exclusive opportunity for patrons to engage in discussions with the guest artists and musicians themselves. Each full Coffee Series subscription includes an exclusive Fort Wayne Philharmonic Coffee Series mug.INNOVATION SERIES
This distinctive series features classical music with a twist! The Innovation Series strives to create a more casual environment for classical music lovers. Enjoy a drink while listening to the music and commentary, dine on light fare, and sit around a table with friends. Break the traditional mold and join us at the Pearl Arts Center this season.FAMILY SERIES
The Family Series will foster your family’s love of music as we become musical explorers together for the 26/27 season! Tailored to ignite the imaginations of kids aged 2-12, these sensory-friendly daytime concerts provide a joyful introduction to the world of orchestral magic. Audiences young and old will enjoy these one-hour, family-friendly concerts that feature local guest artists, pre-concert activities in the lobby led by community partners, and timeless classic and contemporary music compositions where children can explore the wonders of classical music. Thanks to the generosity of Judy Pursley and Franklin Electric, this series remains free for a third season. Registration for the Family Series concerts opens 30 days prior to each performance. For more information, or to subscribe to the 2026-27 season, please visit fwphil.org.
2026/27 SEASON CONCERT LISTING
MASTERWORKS SERIES – All 7:30 p.m. at the PFW Music Center
Opening Night: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 | October 3, 2026
Beethoven’s Eroica | October 24, 2026
Prokofiev and Dvořák | November 14, 2026
Mahler 4 | February 20, 2027
Journey To The Unknown: The Dream of Gerontius | March 20, 2027
Tchaikovsky: From Darkness to Triumph | April 10, 2027
The Planets | May 1, 2027
A Closing Night of Romance | May 22, 2027POPS SERIES – All 7:30 p.m. at the PFW Music Center
The Music of Billy Joel with Tony DeSare | October 10, 2026
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert | November 7, 2026
Holiday Pops | December 17-19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and December 19-20 at 2:00 p.m.
Magical Music of Harry Potter | January 30, 2027
The Song Remains the Same – The Music of Led Zeppelin | March 13, 2027
Disney in Concert: “A Dream is a Wish” | May 15, 2027COFFEE CONCERT SERIES – All 11:00 a.m. at the PFW Music Center
Coffee Concert: Beethoven’s Eroica | October 22, 2026
Coffee Concert: Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 | November 12, 2026
Coffee Concert: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 | April 8, 2027FREIMANN SERIES – Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., all at Philharmonic Center
Freimann 1 | October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026
Freimann 2 | January 27, 2027 and January 31, 2027
Freimann 3 | March 3, 2027 and March 7, 2027
Freimann 4 | May 12, 2027 and May 16, 2027INNOVATION SERIES – All concerts at 7:00 p.m. at Pearl Arts Center
Innovation 1 | November 4, 2026
Innovation 2 | January 20, 2027
Innovation 3 | March 10, 2027FAMILY SERIES – All 11:00 a.m.
Fantastic Beasts & Umbrellaphants | October 31, 2026 at PFW Music Center
The Adventures of Paddington Bear | January 23, 2027 at Arts United Center
Philharmonia Fantastique | March 6, 2027 at PFW Music Center
The Secret of Wind and Birds | April 3, 2027 at Arts United CenterSPECIAL EVENTS
Moonshot at Patriotic Pops | June 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Parkview Field
Messiah by Candlelight – November 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the PFW Music Center
A Symphony of Steel – December, 10 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Bach in the Barn – April 15 – 17, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. at Joseph Decuis Farm
Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Now entering its 82nd season, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s mission is to foster and instill a lifelong love of music across the orchestral spectrum through live performances and educational experiences. Music Director Andrew Constantine leads the Fort Wayne Philharmonic alongside President and CEO Brittany Hall. Through their leadership and support of the Board of Directors, musicians, and staff, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic strives to be one of the most vibrant and financially healthy orchestras in the country and a cornerstone of the regional community. Its programs are characterized by excellence and innovation in a variety of styles, media, and venues, and create inspiring and engaging experiences for all audiences. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is a funded member of the Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For additional information, call 260.740.3975.
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