2024 – 2025 Concert Review

Sep 21, 2024, Sat | 7:00 PM

A Grand Bohemian Celebration

Grand castles and beautiful landscapes set the scene for the Symphony’s 29th season opener. From Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, the Symphony traverses a musical landscape steeped in tradition and rich history and celebrates the contributions of renowned Czech composer Bedřich Smetana on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The romantic melodies from Don Quixote and familiar rhythms of the Beer Barrel Polka create lasting memories of opening night.

Oct 12, 2024, Sat | 7:00 PM

Nightmare on the Bay: Mischief at the Masquerade Ball

It’s a lavish masquerade ball, and a full orchestra is set to perform – but the MAESTRO IS MISSING! Join us for a fantastic evening of mischief, deception, and music. Experience unexpected twists and turns and a daring escape for a stunning conclusion you won’t want to miss.

Join the mischief! Wear a costume mask! (optional but not required).

Nov 30, 2024, Sat | 6:00 PM

Beach Home for the Holidays

Continuing a holiday tradition, the Panama City Symphony celebrates the season with festive melodies and timeless holiday classics. Don your favorite holiday apparel and head to Aaron Bessant Park to enjoy the Symphony, Santa, and S’mores!

Sponsored by Visit Panama City Beach. Concert is free and open to the public.

Dec 14, 2024, Sat | 7:00 PM

Holiday By The Bay: The Magical Sounds of Christmas with Justin John Moniz

Magic, Merriment, and Music! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the holidays with the Panama City Symphony! The familiar sounds of the season come alive with the dynamic vocals of special guest, tenor Justin John Moniz. It is an evening of musical gifts sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

Jan 11, 2025, Sat | 7:00 PM

Rachmaninoff and the Golden Age of Cinema

The Symphony rolls out the red carpet to welcome back piano virtuoso Ilya Yakushev for a masterful performance of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2. Then follow the yellow brick road with the Symphony on a journey through the Golden Age of Cinema and a selection of Hollywood’s most memorable movie scores. It’s an evening of drama, adventure, and sweeping melodies worthy of an Oscar!

Jan 12, 2025, Sun | 2:30 PM

Rachmaninoff and the Golden Age of Cinema

Bring the whole family for a special Sunday afternoon matinee performance! The Symphony rolls out the red carpet to welcome back piano virtuoso Ilya Yakushev for a masterful performance of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2, followed by a magical journey through the Golden Age of Cinema. Enjoy a selection of Hollywood’s most memorable movie scores—filled with drama, adventure, and sweeping melodies worthy of an Oscar. This concert is perfect for all ages, and we promise it’s an experience the kids will love too. Make it a musical outing for the entire family!

Feb 8, 2025, Sat | 7:00 PM

Tribute to Tchaikovsky

A tribute to young talent featuring Victor Shlyakhtenko, College Division Grand Prize Winner of Panama City Symphony’s Emerging Artist Competition and the full force of the orchestra. Memorable melodies are contrasted with powerful themes of fate and struggle in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Immerse yourself in the music and emerge transfixed by Tchaikovsky and the artistry of Victor Shlyakhtenko.

Feb 20, 2025, Thu | 6:00 PM

Renaissance to Rock-n-Roll

Musicians of the Panama City Symphony and The Will Thompson Band join forces for a breathtaking night that spans centuries. Be captivated as orchestra musicians deliver classics from the Renaissance to the modern era while the band ignites the stage with the raw power of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This one-of-a-kind event is a must-see for all music lovers!

Mar 15, 2025, Sat | 7:00 PM

My Favorite Things: Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Join the Panama City Symphony for the 80th anniversary in celebration of the musical collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Take a symphonic journey from Oklahoma! to South Pacific and be transported by the melodies of some of America’s most beloved music from Broadway. An evening of entertainment that will strike a chord with the young and the young at heart.

Apr 12, 2025, Sat | 7:00 PM

Music of the Cosmos

The Panama City Symphony takes off on a celestial adventure, featuring mesmerizing projections and our Emerging Artists Competition Grand Prize Winner (High School Division) Didi Stone! Start out at Lightspeed, then soar with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Continue your journey, being propelled through space with Gustav Holst’s, The Planets. The stage is set for an unforgettable stellar evening among the galaxies, stars, nebulas, and planets.