New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–2027 Season
A Season of Powerful Escapes, Shared Experiences, and Transformative Music
In a world that rarely slows down, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra invites South Coast audiences to pause, breathe, and reconnect through a new season designed to help people relax, recharge, and restore.
The NBSO's 2026–2027 season offers seven unforgettable concerts, including the treasured Holiday Pops and the wildly popular Movie Pops, each created to transport audiences beyond the demands of everyday life and into experiences filled with beauty, emotion, and wonder.
Now entering his 10th season as Music Director, Yaniv Dinur leads a season that ranges from gripping drama and breathtaking virtuosity to nostalgic movie music, holiday celebration, and some of the most beloved works ever written.
"People come to the symphony for many reasons," said Dinur. "Some come seeking excitement, some come seeking comfort, some come seeking connection. What unites us is the opportunity to experience something powerful together—to leave feeling different than when we arrived."
All 2026-2027 Season Concerts take place at the historic and newly transformed Zeiterion, Southcoast Massachusetts’ premier nonprofit performing arts center.
Opening Night: Fatal Beauty, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
Sydney Lee, cello
Goosby Plays Brahms, Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
Randall Goosby, violin
Holiday Pops, Sunday, December 20, 2026, 3:30 & 7:00 PM
With members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers
Movie Pops: All John Williams, Saturday, February 20, 2027, 7:30 PM
Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee
Requiem for a Dream, Saturday, March 20, 2027, 7:30 PM
Alexander Korsantia, piano
Cuppa Tea, Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 PM
Stephen Hough, piano
Season Finale: The B-Side, May 15, 2027, 7:30 PM
Rinat Shaham, soprano
More Than a Concert
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra serves as a cultural home for the South Coast, bringing people together through experiences that inspire connection, reflection, and joy.
Whether attending for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, audiences will find opportunities throughout the season to step away from the noise of everyday life and experience the transformative power of live music.
Subscription Information
Subscriptions for 3 to 7 concerts are available now.
Current subscribers should renew by July 15, 2026 to guarantee their current seats.
New subscribers are encouraged to order early for the best seating selection before individual tickets go on sale.
Individual concert tickets go on sale August 19, 2026.
For subscriptions and information, visit nbsymphony.org or contact Abigail at 508-999-6276 ext. 222.
About the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra enriches the South Coast through inspiring musical experiences that help audiences relax, recharge, and restore. Under the leadership of Music Director Yaniv Dinur, the NBSO connects communities through world-class performances, education initiatives, and a shared belief in the transformative power of live music.
