Because of your generosity, Dearborn Symphony enters the final weeks of the year with energy and purpose. As we look ahead to 2026, we invite you to join us in supporting the music that uplifts, inspires, and enriches our community.
Make your year-end gift today and help us keep the music strong.
Come Dance With Us! | February 6, 2026
Step into the rhythm before the music begins! Make your concert night unforgettable with an exclusive, beginner-friendly pre-show experience. As part of our Shall We Dance celebration, this interactive class offers a rare opportunity to learn social dancing from our featured dancers performing later that evening.
Couples or Singles welcome. No dance experience required; this is an opportunity for everyone! Concert tickets sold separately. Registration required.
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Location: Studio A
Cost: suggested donation of $10 per person
Shall We Dance? | February 6, 2026
From sweeping waltzes to big band sparkle, Shall We Dance is an irresistible celebration of rhythm and motion. With live dancers from Downriver Dance Academy bringing the stage to life, this concert moves through ballroom elegance, iconic musical theatre, cinematic magic, and Latin fire. Whether you find yourself swaying in your seat or tapping along, this evening is designed to move you, heart and feet alike. [MORE]
Mad About Marches | March 27, 2026
Sponsored by Friends of the Dearborn Symphony
Get ready for a high-octane, sport-centric evening of rhythm, pride, and pageantry! Mad About Marches brings together bold brass, powerful percussion, and a lineup of familiar favorites—from iconic fight songs to film scores and Olympic fanfares. Whether you’re a music lover or a sports fan, this adrenaline-charged night celebrates the pulse-pounding energy that brings us together in motion and in spirit. [MORE]
Verdi’s Requiem | May 8, 2026
The Dearborn Symphony closes its 64th season with Verdi’s Requiem—a powerful, soul-stirring masterpiece for orchestra, chorus, and soloists. Performed in Dearborn 25 years ago to inaugurate the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, this epic work returns to the very stage where it made history. With its operatic intensity and spiritual depth, Verdi’s Requiem is a once-in-a-generation musical experience. [MORE]
All regular season concerts begin at 7:30 PM at Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
To order your season subscription or tickets for individual concerts, call (313) 565-2424.
PAST PERFORMANCES THIS SEASON
Rick Steves’ Symphonic Europe | November 7, 2025
Explore the great cities and landscapes of Europe—without ever leaving your seat. Rick Steves’ Symphonic Europe combines stirring orchestral works with gorgeous video footage from Rick’s acclaimed PBS travel series, projected live in concert. From the romantic rivers of Prague to the sunlit streets of Seville, this visually rich, musically powerful experience brings Europe’s culture to life. Rick Steves appears throughout the program via video to offer stories, context, and charm in his signature style. [MORE]
Myth, Motion, and Majesty | October 3, 2025
Presented by the Dearborn Orchestral Society Endowment Fund
Myth, Motion, and Majesty launches our season with a celebration of pure orchestral brilliance. From the dizzying whirlwind of Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld to the cinematic grandeur of Respighi’s Pines of Rome, this concert showcases the full range of the Dearborn Symphony’s power and personality. Featuring a special performance by our Youth Artists Solo Competition winner, this unforgettable night promises drama, energy, and beauty in every note. [MORE]
