New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Season: A Journey from Renewal to Joy

In a world that rarely slows down, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra invites you to reclaim your sense of connection, beauty, and joy. The 2025–2026 season is more than a series of performances — it’s a journey through music that restores the spirit, from quiet renewal to full-hearted celebration, and marks our much-anticipated return to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for the majority of our concerts.

Under the direction of Music Director Yaniv Dinur, each concert is an opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in something deeply nourishing. Whether it’s the calming sounds of the Venezuelan plains, the shimmer of Portuguese guitar, or the soaring triumph of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, this season’s music is chosen for how it will make you feel — grounded, uplifted, and alive.

The Journey

Music of Renewal — Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Kilburn Event Center
An afternoon of soaring winds, Latin rhythms, and the restorative beauty of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Winds. The bay glimmers outside; inside, the music breathes life back into you.
Holiday Pops — Sunday, December 14, 2025 • Bronspiegel Auditorium
Joy in its purest form. A hall decked in holiday cheer, music that makes your heart swell, and moments to share with the people who matter most.
Romantic Revelations — Saturday, February 14, 2026 • WELCOME BACK TO THE Zeiterion Performing Arts Center!
From playful wit to sweeping passion, this Valentine’s Day concert invites you to feel deeply and celebrate the beauty in connection.
Boldness Unbound — Saturday, March 14, 2026 • Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
A fresh heartbeat. Percussionist Cynthia Yeh ignites the stage with Avner Dorman’s high-energy concerto, followed by Charles Ives’ reimagining of the American spirit.
The Human Element — Saturday, April 18, 2026 • Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Transformation in sound. From Missy Mazzoli’s industrial-to-light journey to Michel Camilo’s electrifying piano concerto, this is music that stirs the soul.
A Joyous Sound — Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Portuguese guitar virtuoso Pedro da Silva meets Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in an unforgettable finale that unites cultures, hearts, and voices in a triumphant “Ode to Joy.”
Why this season matters

“Symphonic music has the power to both calm and energize us,” says NBSO President and CEO David Prentiss. “This season is about finding moments to breathe, to connect, and to remember what joy feels like.”

For many, a concert is the pause they didn’t know they needed — a moment when time slows, the mind clears, and beauty takes its rightful place at the center of life.

Tickets & Information

Season subscriptions are available now at nbsymphony.org/2025-2026-season or by calling 508-999-6276 ext. 222. Individual concert tickets will go on sale September 18. Come as you are — and leave feeling renewed.

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is a professional ensemble bringing world-class music — from beloved classics to pops favorites — to the heart of the South Coast. Each year, we welcome internationally acclaimed guest artists, present an outstanding chamber music series, and share the joy of music with over 8,000 students through our innovative, nationally recognized education programs. Dedicated to building a community united by music, the NBSO invites you to relax, recharge, and restore with us. Learn more at www.nbsymphony.org.