Orchestra Hall

A free, 12-hour music celebration featuring music, dance and activities for all ages. To mark the opening of our summer season, we're offering free performances by 20 different artists on four stages in and around Orchestra Hall, including an outdoor evening concert by the full Minnesota Orchestra on Peavey Plaza that will culminate in a spectacular pealing of church bells across downtown Minneapolis. Join us to enjoy food, beverages, free music and summer in the city.

Let one master pianist loose on the 88 keys and—voila! Magic. Now, multiply that by four and unite them all on one stage, and the effect is spectacular. Jon Kimura Parker has tapped three favorite pianists with deep Minnesota roots to join him for this special concert. Four piano virtuosos making a glorious sound—we imagine Beethoven’s spirit is smiling! Note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.

Program: Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14, Moonlight Thorvaldsdottir Metacosmos Smetana The Moldau Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Pastoral

Nightcap Chamber Music Concert in the Auditorium. Program: Brahms Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano

Program: Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14, Moonlight Thorvaldsdottir Metacosmos Smetana The Moldau Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Pastoral

Join the Minnesota Orchestra, conductor Caleb Young, pianist Jon Kimura Parker and In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre for an exploration of the natural world through symphonic music inspired by birds, weather and water. This Relaxed Family Concert is for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. Come enjoy music with family and friends in a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome to be who they are!

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony performed at Orchestra Hall.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony performed at Orchestra Hall.

Actors of The Moving Company portray fictional and historical characters who have a few questions for Beethoven.

Minnesota Orchestra musicians and pianist Jon Kimura Parker come together in small ensembles to perform cherished classics and innovative new music in this summer Sunday afternoon concert. Program and performers to be announced

Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with a live orchestra accompanying scenes from Walt Disney’s original FANTASIA (1940) and Disney FANTASIA 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite. © Disney