October 26: Tiny Tots in The Cube and Young People’s Family Concert Series “Symphony Spooktacular” in Orchestra Hall
October 27: Nosferatu in The Cube
Two events at The Max on October 30: Eat, Drink, & Be Scary in The Cube, followed by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Orchestra Hall
Tickets on sale now at dso.org
Detroit, (October 17, 2024) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) brings Halloween spirit to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center with family concerts, film concerts, and other festivities on October 26–30.
On October 26, there will be a Tiny Tots performance for children ages 2–6 at 10 a.m. in The Cube. Enjoy up-close and personal performances as audiences sing, dance, and enjoy a morning full of musical fun. Tiny Tots tickets start at $13.
Later in the day, join the DSO for a Symphony Spooktacular at 11 a.m. in Orchestra Hall to kick off the Young People’s Family Concert Series for the 2024–25 season. In this concert curated for children ages 6 and up, the DSO will perform spooky classics for a younger audience conducted by Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador Na’Zir McFadden. From ghoulish melodies to mysterious stories, the whole family is in for a hair-raising symphonic experience. Come early for family-friendly pre-concert festivities including the annual Halloweencostume contest. Tickets for this event start at $16.
Continuing October 27 at 7 p.m., join us in The Cube for F.W. Murnau’s iconic silent horror film, Nosferatu. The Andrew Alden Ensemble will be performing a new score live, which will complement the horror of the film with classical chamber music and the distinct edge of rock, featuring a string trio, synthesizers, percussion, piano, and vibraphone. Celebrate the movie once thought lost to history with an equally innovative live performance. Tickets for Nosferatu start at $20. Please note: the DSO does not appear on this performance.
The Halloween festivities will conclude on October 30 with two events at The Max. Starting at 5 p.m. in The Cube, the DSO will host an Eat, Drink, & Be Scary event for all ages. Put on your most imaginative costume and get ready for an evening of festive fun. Enjoy sweet treats, sip on festive drinks, and soak up the hauntingly delightful atmosphere prior to Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in concert. Tickets to Eat, Drink, & Be Scary are $30. Please note that concert tickets must be purchased separately.
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas will follow at 7:30 p.m. in Orchestra Hall. Watch as Pumpkin King Jack Skellington becomes tired of the monotonous routine of horrifying Halloween celebrations. He desires to spread the joy of Christmas instead, but Jack’s merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare. Experience Danny Elfman’s Grammy Award-winning original score live-to-film in all its spooky symphonic glory. Tickets start at $49.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
Tickets for all events are on sale now, and can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Young People’s Family Concert Series is supported by Sun Communities. Programming in The Cube is made possible with support from Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings. Technology support comes from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Saturday October 26 at 10 a.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Hear fun, imaginative, and interactive performances designed for children ages 2-6. Enjoy up-close and personal performances in the DSO's Cube as audiences sing, dance, and enjoy a morning full of musical fun—all before naptime!
Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m.
Orchestra Hall
Na’Zir McFadden, conductor
Calling all ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with musical tricks and treats with the DSO! From spooky classics to silly characters, the orchestra takes you on a symphonic thrill ride of haunted melodies and fantastical stories.
Sunday, October 27 at 7p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Andrew Alden Ensemble, band
Known as one of the scariest Dracula adaptations ever made, F.W. Murnau’s silent film classic Nosferatu returns to The Cube. Experience the film that has inspired generations of filmmakers with a new score performed live by the Andrew Alden Ensemble. The live score complements the horror of the film with classical chamber music and the distinct edge of rock, featuring a string trio, synthesizers, percussion, piano, and vibraphone. This October, celebrate the movie once thought lost to history with an equally innovative live performance.
Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Orchestra Hall
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine of Halloween, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But Jack’s merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as they play Danny Elfman’s Grammy Award-winning original score live-to-film in all its symphonic glory.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. Led by Music Director Jader Bignamini since 2020, the DSO makes its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, offering a performance schedule that features the PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in metro area venues, as well as eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings. A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts.
Since its first school concerts a century ago, and particularly since the founding of the Civic Youth Ensembles in 1970, the DSO has been a national leader in bringing the benefits of music education to students, teachers, and families in Detroit and surrounding communities. The DSO remains committed to expanding its participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit through programs like its Detroit Neighborhood Initiative—cultural events co-created with community partners and residents—and Detroit Harmony, a promise to provide an instrument and instruction to any student in the city who wants to learn. With unwavering support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to impact lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences.