Cost
Subscriptions start at $258 | Single tickets $11-$92
2026–2027 Classical Series
In the 2026–2027 Classical Series, world-class masters of their craft rub elbows with fresh-faced up-and-comers and tradition mingles with innovation across a mix of orchestral, chamber, and vocal music. These artists are set to uplift, inspire, and spark curiosity, and all while reminding us of our shared humanity.
Check out these highlights:
- An unmatched virtuoso at the top of her game, superstar pianist Yuja Wang amazes on April 10.
- Two trailblazers turned standard bearers of vocal and chamber music, Cantus and Imani Winds, team up for a special ancestry-themed concert on September 16.
- Leading new-music ensemble Bang on a Can All Stars pay homage to their heroes Philip Glass and Steve Reich on January 27.
Discover the complete Classical Series below and subscribe today to lock in the best prices.
For more of the 2026–2027 season, explore the Jazz Series, Special Events, Dance, and Theater.
Classical Series Subscription Renewals Open Now. New Subscriptions Open May 15 at 10 AM. Single Tickets on Sale June 1 at 10 AM
Seating Zone A | $402- Enjoy prime seating in center orchestra and lower balcony.
Seating Zone B | $333 - Excellent seating in left and right orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony.
Seating Zone C | $258 - The most affordable way to subscribe and save with side and rear balcony seating.
Please note seating zones apply to Shannon Hall performances; Play Circle performances are general admission.
Add any Classical Series show to a Build-Your-Own Subscription. Prices vary.
Save 15% by bundling 3–5 performances
Save 20% by bundling 6 or more performances
Take a listen to our curated Classical Series Spotify playlist to get a taste of what’s in store for this season!
Sep 16 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Sure to impress and inspire, classical-music game changers Cantus and Imani Winds team up for this special ancestry-themed concert of works exploring different backgrounds.
Nov 20 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble raises the bar playing Mendelssohn’s masterful String Octet and R. Strauss’s Sextet from Capriccio.
Dec 4 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Celebrate the holidays with Canadian Brass, “who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor” (The Washington Post).
Jan 27 2027 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Performing music that inspired a movement, leading new music ensemble Bang on a Can celebrates the 90th birthdays of game changers Philip Glass and Steve Reich.
Feb 12 2027 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
The democratic, player-led Orpheus Chamber Orchestra finds its perfect match in rising-star pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason in this concert of music by Handel, Haydn, and Mozart.
Wisconsin Union Theater
Unmatched in charisma and verve, Yuja Wang turns every concert into a once-in-a-lifetime event full of spontaneity, jaw-dropping skill, and superb artistry.
