Bangor Symphony Orchestra

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is thrilled to announce its 130th season, a milestone year dedicated to “Symphonic Storytelling” through masterworks, new commissions, and unforgettable live experiences. Under the artistic direction of Lucas Richman, the season promises a powerful journey filled with emotion, innovation, and musical brilliance.

Back to entire season schedule.

BSO – Masterworks I

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

A Journey Abroad Lucas Richman, Conductor Jonathan Biss, Piano A note from the Maestro: Welcome to the opening Masterworks concert of our 130th Season! We are thrilled to welcome pianist Jonathan Biss back to the BSO stage to perform Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. Complementing the Brahms on the program will be two rarely heard […]

Read More Get Tickets

BSO – Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Lucas Richman, Conductor Treat yourself to the sounds of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra playing the score from Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live-to-picture for an event that is sure to be lots of fun for the whole family! Synopsis: Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Based on an […]

Read More Get Tickets

BSO – Nutcracker

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

Lucas Richman, conductor Robinson Ballet Bangor Area Youth Choirs A holiday tradition for all ages, Bangor Symphony Orchestra proudly presents the annual production of The Nutcracker with the Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs. Beloved by audiences throughout Maine, please join us for a magical afternoon as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker grace […]

Read More Get Tickets

BSO – Masterworks III

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

A note from the Maestro:  Everything old is new again: there’s a freshness to each work in our third Masterworks series concert and I invite you to listen as though you are hearing this music for the first time. Indeed, we will be treated to a world premiere by the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award winner Ellis […]

Read More Get Tickets

BSO – Masterworks IV

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

A note from the Maestro: As winter comes to a close in Maine we may see crocuses peeking up through lightly fallen snow, or delicate starflowers growing in our forests, heralding the warming spring weather ahead. With the awakening and blooming of Mother Nature, composers through the ages have embraced spring as a source of inspiration. […]

Read More Get Tickets

BSO – Masterworks V

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

Lucas Richman, Conductor Denisha Ballew, Soprano Keenan McCarter, Baritone University of Maine Singers and Oratorio Society A note from the Maestro: In paying tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our programming was chosen to represent a wide berth of compositional contributions from various corners of the U.S. Pairing Joan […]

Read More Get Tickets