Symphony in the Summer

When

May 24, 2024 7:30 pm May 25, 2024 7:30 pm May 26, 2024 7:30 pm
Free Event!

Where

Railroad Park

Since 2011, the ASO has been delighted to share music with over 130,000 people at our Symphony in the Summer series at Railroad Park. We can’t wait to see you there again on Memorial Day Weekend 2024!

The ASO is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization which is 79% funded through donations. Help us keep this fantastic Birmingham tradition free for everyone. A gift of any size is appreciated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEATHER
All Railroad Park concerts are weather permitting. In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather, announcements will be posted on social media and the ASO website. There will be no rain date.

FOOD & DRINK
You are welcome to bring a picnic, but glass and outside alcohol are not permitted. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be for sale inside Railroad Park, as well as food trucks. Alcohol is allowed in designated areas only when purchased from park vendors.

PARKING
There is abundant free street parking around Railroad Park, including north of the train tracks. Just go through the beautiful LightRails installation in the 18th Street viaduct, and park north of the railroad tracks, along 1st Ave. N. Please be informed that METERED PARKING IS FREE DURING EVENINGS AFTER 6PM AND ON WEEKENDS.

DOGS
Leashed dogs are allowed in the park. All dogs are different though, so please keep in mind that this will be a well-attended event with some reasonable expectation to refrain from disturbing those seated around.


Thanks to our Symphony in the Summer sponsors:


Program to Include

Friday, May 24 at 7:30pm
Chris Confessore, conductor

SIBELIUS Finlandia, Op. 26
SKORYK Melody for Symphony Orchestra
ROSSINI Overture to Guillaume Tell
INTERMISSION

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2


Saturday, May 25 at 7:30pm
Daniel Cho, conductor

VERDI Overture to La forza del destino
COPLAND Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
INTERMISSION
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4


Sunday, May 26 at 7:30pm
Chris Confessore, conductor

GERSHWIN O Land of Mine, America
LOWDEN Armed Forces Salute
LOWRY calm after
HISAISHI Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle
RODGERS Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
SILVESTRI Forrest Gump Suite
INTERMISSION
WENDEL Back to the Fifties
DEEP PURPLE Smoke on the Water
MERCURY Bohemian Rhapsody
WILLIAMS Suite for Orchestra from Star Wars
WILLIAMS Star Wars: End Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When

May 24, 2024 7:30 pm May 25, 2024 7:30 pm May 26, 2024 7:30 pm
Free Event!

Where

Railroad Park