Our 2023/24 concert season brings you more of the music you love! Celebrating 40 years of symphonic music in Nova Scotia. Single tickets and ticket packages are on sale now!
Symphony Nova Scotia and the Canadian Immigration at Pier 21 are pleased to present the official book launch of Symphony Nova Scotia at 40: A Milestone of Musical History.
Natalie MacMaster returns home to the Symphony with long-time collaborator Scott Macmillan for an unforgettable performance of her favourite works.
We celebrate a new season with works from Dinuk Wijeratne, Louise Farrenc, and our own L. Christopher Palmer. Plus, Nova Scotia's own Denise Djokic performs Haydn's expressive and spirited Cello Concerto!
For the first time since 2007, Symphony Nova Scotia and guest artist Canadian cellist Denise Djokic will bring an inspiring symphonic experience to eight communities around the province!
Get ready for some spooktacular music as we celebrate Halloween with some spooky classical favourites.
We pay tribute to the legendary conductor Howard Cable with big band hits from Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more.
Join this JUNO Award-winning ensemble as they bring their dynamic fusion of Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms to Symphony Nova Scotia.
The Symphony’s Music Director Laureate Bernhard Gueller returns! Hear music by Beethoven, Wagner, and Mahler, all chosen specifically by Bernhard for this special occasion.
The Symphony’s Music Director Laureate returns with a hand-picked program! Enjoy this livestreamed concert from the comfort of home with our Digital Series.
Symphony Nova Scotia and Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman perform Handel’s jubilant Royal Fireworks Music, a festive, fabulous showstopper that’s been called “a dozen stirring fanfares rolled into one.”
Celebrate the holidays with the Symphony and Halifax-born, award-winning jazz singer Holly Cole, who warms up the season with her favourite holiday classics.
The Nutcracker is Halifax’s favourite holiday tradition – with larger-than-life puppets, spirited dancing, and Tchaikovsky's hauntingly beautiful music. Don't miss this delightful holiday adventure for all ages!
Celebrate the sounds of the holiday season! Enjoy classic seasonal film music and familiar festive songs,
Handel’s Messiah is a magnificent, electrifying masterpiece, and a highlight of the Christmas season. This year, esteemed guest conductor Ivars Taurins leads Symphony Nova Scotia in Handel's glorious creation.
Symphony Nova Scotia performs a new commission with conductor Karl Hirzer and celebrated American-Canadian cellist, improviser, composer, and multidisciplinary artist India Gailey.
This Family Series concert is a joyful exploration of Mi'kmaw, Acadian/French, and Celtic songs. Come ready to sing and dance!
Symphony Nova Scotia plays the entire suite of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, one of the Baroque era's most recognized and popular works in six parts, over two performances. Join us for Part 1 of 2!
Symphony Nova Scotia plays the entire suite of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, one of the Baroque era's most recognized and popular works in six parts, over two performances. Join us for Part 2 of 2!
Join Symphony Nova Scotia, the Jeans ‘n Classics band, and the Soundtrax choir as we pay tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Conductor Barbara Dragan leads Symphony Nova Scotia in a concert of lively and unforgettable Mozart favourites, including the thundering, majestic “Jupiter” Symphony.
Symphony Nova Scotia comes to Dartmouth for an encore performance of lively and unforgettable Mozart favourites, including the thundering, majestic “Jupiter” Symphony.
Immerse yourself in Lightfoot memories with Cape Breton Celtic singer-songwriter J.P. Cormier and songs from his EMCA-winning Gordon Lightfoot tribute album.
Finnish-American violinist Elina Vähälä returns to Symphony Nova Scotia to perform the fiery Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 2. Plus, hear Prokofiev's famous and beloved "Classical" Symphony.
Experience musical favourites by Antonio Vivaldi, Emile Waldteufel's joyful Skaters Waltz, and a nod to Lunar New Year celebrations.
We highlight our 40th anniversary season by bringing upwards of 80 musicians from Symphony Nova Scotia and the NSYO onstage for a special presentation of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9!
Hear George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Nova Scotia's own star pianist Lucas Porter, and the vocal virtuosity of award-winning Canadian soprano Marie-Josée Lord.
The No. 1 touring game concert in the world returns to Halifax with a brand-new show! The Symphony proudly presents Video Games Live, an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time.
Join us for vibrant Baroque classics from Vivaldi and friends! Featuring Canadian bassoon specialist and concert leader Mathieu Lussier plus virtuosic solo performances from the Symphony's own extraordinary musicians.
Jon Kimura Parker is arguably one of the finest Canadian pianists performing today – join us for Part 1 of this two-part special concert series featuring all five of Beethoven's Piano Concertos!
Jon Kimura Parker is arguably one of the finest Canadian pianists performing today – join us for Part 2 of this two-part special concert series featuring all five of Beethoven's Piano Concertos!
Jon Kimura Parker performs Beethoven's mighty "Emperor" Concerto! Enjoy this livestreamed concert from the comfort of home with our Digital Series.
Symphony Nova Scotia and Jim Witter pay homage to the soulful music of American legends Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel!
Hear riveting selections from 40 years of silver-screen superhero movies such as Star Wars, Frozen, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Avatar, and more!
We usher in spring with some of Russia and France's greatest composers, and a guest appearance by JUNO Award-winning Canadian pianist Philip Chiu.
We usher in spring with some of Russia and France's greatest composers. Enjoy this livestreamed concert from the comfort of home with our Digital Series.
Nova Scotians live in one of the most beautiful of Canada's provinces. Join the Symphony for music inspired by nature!
Join the Symphony as we team up with Hillsburn in their first-ever orchestral appearance, blending their harmony-heavy folk songcraft with lush symphonic arrangements.
The Ninth. It’s been called Beethoven’s last grand experiment, the pinnacle of western classical music, and the symphony to end all symphonies. Join us for this monumental season finale!
Our young musicians perform themes from movies alongside the iconic Dvořák “New World” Symphony!
North Preston vocal powerhouse Reeny joins the Symphony for a riveting concert of extraordinary energy and spectacular homegrown soul.