More Info for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Apr 4 - 7, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

New Jersey Symphony at the Movies

Nicholas Hersh conductor
New Jersey Symphony

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. 

Performed in Morristown, Red Bank, New Brunswick and Newark
More Info for 2024 Spring into Music Gala & Auction
Apr 18, 2024 
2023-24 Season

2024 Spring into Music Gala & Auction

Gala Reception and Dinner, Concert and Auction

Join the esteemed New Jersey Symphony, alongside a gathering of cultural luminaries, social influencers, enterprising minds and civic dignitaries, as we revel in an enchanting evening of exquisite dining and enthralling entertainment at our Bridgerton-inspired gala. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception filled with delicious food, fabulous auction items, live music and a few dazzling surprises. Then, enjoy a gala dinner and be treated to a private performance from members of the New Jersey Symphony and students of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Presented in West Orange
More Info for A Sip and Savor Event with Time For Three
May 14, 2024 
2023-24 Season

A Sip and Savor Event with Time For Three

Special Fundraiser featuring Grammy-Winning Entertainment

Hackensack Meridian Health and the New Jersey Symphony invite you to join us by the beautiful Navesink River for chef-curated seafood and symphony sounds. Savor waterside cocktails, light bites and Grammy-winning entertainment at an unforgettable evening you don't want to miss!

Presented in Red Bank
More Info for Beethoven’s “Eroica”
May 16 - 19, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Beethoven’s “Eroica”

Plus, Jeremy Denk plays Anna Clyne’s ATLAS Piano Concerto!

Markus Stenz conductor 
Jeremy Denk piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Morristown, Princeton and Newark
More Info for Discover Beethoven’s Eroica
May 18, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Discover Beethoven’s Eroica

New Jersey Symphony Family Concert: A Music Discovery Zone

Markus Stenz conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Discover what makes a live orchestra concert so special. We’ll take a deep dive into Beethoven’s “Eroica”–his breakout Third Symphony that broke all the rules and forged a new future for the symphonic form. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert will feature inside tips, listening cues and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!

Performed in Newark
More Info for Epic Scores of John Williams and More!
May 30 - June 2, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Epic Scores of John Williams and More!

New Jersey Symphony Special Concert - Symphony Celebration

Xian Zhang conductor
Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor
Brett Boles host
Min Kwon piano
New Jersey Symphony

Celebrate epic film scores with your New Jersey Symphony, from unforgettable themes composed by John Williams, to the golden age of cinema, to famous classical music moments in movies. Enjoy familiar favorites from Harry Potter and Star Wars alongside monumental musical moments from Apocalypse Now and Cast Away, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this love letter to film music!

Performed in Newark, Red Bank and New Brunswick
More Info for Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
June 6 - 9, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin

Season Finale! New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Daniil Trifonov piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in New Brunswick, Princeton, Red Bank and Newark
More Info for Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene with Renée Fleming
Oct 6, 2024 
2024-25 Season

Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene with
Renée Fleming

Includes Visuals from National Geographic Society!

Xian Zhang conductor
Renée Fleming soprano
New Jersey Symphony

A breathtaking start to the 2024–25 season with international superstar Renée Fleming. As fall colors flare, America’s most celebrated soprano adds the exquisite hues of her own voice to this concert, inspired by her 2023 Grammy Award-winning album, Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene. This special performance spans Classical, Romantic and contemporary music, exploring nature as both inspiration and victim of humanity. Come be immersed in the majesty of nature, as the music will be accompanied by stunning film by the National Geographic Society.

Performed in Newark
More Info for Opening Weekend: Xian Conducts Scheherazade
Nov 1 - 3, 2024 
2024-25 Season

Opening Weekend: Xian Conducts Scheherazade

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Inon Barnatan piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Princeton, Red Bank and Newark
More Info for Paquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony
Nov 7 - 10, 2024 
2024-25 Season

Paquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony

Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival

Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor
Paquito D’Rivera guest artist & co-curator 
Paquito D’Rivera Quintet
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark and Morristown
More Info for The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Dec 5 - 8, 2024 
2024-25 Season

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

New Jersey Symphony at the Movies

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony

The New Jersey Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live to picture. The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine), and features many more of your favorite Muppet characters. This special holiday event is fun for the whole family!

Performed in Morristown, Red Bank, Newark and New Brunswick
More Info for A Gospel Holiday
Dec 14, 2024 
2024-25 Season

A Gospel Holiday

New Jersey Symphony Family Concert

New Jersey Symphony Gospel Chorus
New Jersey Symphony

Spotlighting celebrated artists from Newark and beyond, the New Jersey Symphony lauds the power of the first instrument—the human voice—with a gospel music inspired holiday extravaganza. Come ready to sing, dance and clap along!

Performed in Newark