Events under 'Music'

Join Cape Symphony Presents for Thursday Night Chapters - a free, weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port.

Running from May 21 through September 3, this concert series transforms Thursday evenings into a vibrant celebration of live music, community, and Cape Cod culture. Set at one of the Cape’s most unique and intimate venues, Thursday Night Chapters invites you to unwind, connect, and experience incredible performances under the stars.

Each week features a rotating lineup of standout local and regional artists spanning folk, jazz, soul, and beyond. Whether you're discovering a new favorite artist or returning for a familiar sound, no two nights are the same.

Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in. Chapter House offers a thoughtfully curated bar and a delicious food menu, making it easy to turn your night into a full evening out. Enjoy cocktails, local beers, and bites while taking in the music. The outdoor setting features cozy fire pits and yard games, with a laid-back, social atmosphere that’s perfect for groups, families, or a casual night out. It’s not just a concert - it’s a complete Cape Cod summer experience.

Free admission! Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere. See you on Thursdays.

Back for its third season, this beloved summer tradition brings live jazz, craft beer, and local flavor to the heart of Cape Cod every Friday. Join us all season long for top regional artists, a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, and some of the best brews on the Cape. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or just discovering the scene, this is where your summer weekends begin! Fresh pours from Devil's Purse, delicious food from Red River BBQ. See you on the patio!

Cape Symphony Presents launches Freebird Patio Sessions, a brand-new live music residency at Freebird Motor Lodge as part of Summer Sessions on 28—a seasonal series celebrating music, hospitality, and community across Cape Cod.

Inspired by Freebird’s retro Americana aesthetic, rock-and-roll spirit, and laid-back poolside energy, the series transforms summer afternoons into live music experiences designed to bring together locals, travelers, artists, and the broader Cape creative community. Blending singer-songwriters, indie artists, DJs, soul-infused performers, and eclectic regional talent, Freebird Patio Sessions creates an atmosphere that feels both spontaneous and intentional—equal parts listening lounge, summer hang, and cultural gathering place.

Set against the backdrop of one of Cape Cod’s most distinctive boutique hospitality destinations, each performance invites guests to slow down, discover new artists, and experience the creative pulse of the Cape in a fresh and welcoming way.

More Info: www.freebirdmotorlodge.com

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As we open a bold new season of discovery, we invite you on a thrilling journey beyond the horizon. From the vastness of the cosmos to the wonder of the unknown, this spectacular opening concert launches Worlds Await with music that is thrilling, cinematic, and awe-inspiring.

We’ll begin in orbit, with Kaija Saariaho’s radiant meditation on the motion of the cosmos. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 follows, balancing dreamlike lyricism with flashes of wit. The journey culminates in Holst’s The Planets, a suite of vivid astrological portraits from martial thunder to shimmering mysticism.

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance. 

Program

KAIJA SAARIAHO
Asteroid 4179: Toutatis

SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Violin Concerto No.1

GUSTAV HOLST
The Planets

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Nathan Olson, Violin

Classical 1

As we open a bold new season of discovery, we invite you on a thrilling journey beyond the horizon. From the vastness of the cosmos to the wonder of the unknown, this spectacular opening concert launches Worlds Await with music that is thrilling, cinematic, and awe-inspiring.

We’ll begin in orbit, with Kaija Saariaho’s radiant meditation on the motion of the cosmos. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 follows, balancing dreamlike lyricism with flashes of wit. The journey culminates in Holst’s The Planets, a suite of vivid astrological portraits from martial thunder to shimmering mysticism.

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance. 

Program

KAIJA SAARIAHO
Asteroid 4179: Toutatis

SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Violin Concerto No.1

GUSTAV HOLST
The Planets

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Nathan Olson, Violin

Cape Symphony Presents launches Freebird Patio Sessions, a brand-new live music residency at Freebird Motor Lodge as part of Summer Sessions on 28—a seasonal series celebrating music, hospitality, and community across Cape Cod.

Inspired by Freebird’s retro Americana aesthetic, rock-and-roll spirit, and laid-back poolside energy, the series transforms summer afternoons into live music experiences designed to bring together locals, travelers, artists, and the broader Cape creative community. Blending singer-songwriters, indie artists, DJs, soul-infused performers, and eclectic regional talent, Freebird Patio Sessions creates an atmosphere that feels both spontaneous and intentional—equal parts listening lounge, summer hang, and cultural gathering place.

Set against the backdrop of one of Cape Cod’s most distinctive boutique hospitality destinations, each performance invites guests to slow down, discover new artists, and experience the creative pulse of the Cape in a fresh and welcoming way.

More Info: www.freebirdmotorlodge.com

Bernard Herrmann’s music for Psycho is among the greatest film scores of all time. Come hear it performed live, perfectly synchronized to the film projected on the big screen behind the Orchestra. Slashing strings, pulsing rhythms, and stark silences heighten every frame as music drives the tension in this classic thriller! Music Director Alyssa Wang will conduct.

Bernard Herrmann’s music for Psycho is among the greatest film scores of all time. Come hear it performed live, perfectly synchronized to the film projected on the big screen behind the Orchestra. Slashing strings, pulsing rhythms, and stark silences heighten every frame as music drives the tension in this classic thriller! Music Director Alyssa Wang will conduct.

Celebrate the rhythms and voices of the Americas! Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances bursts with energy and color, and Tania León’s Pasajes evokes the exuberance of her Cuban childhood. Selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story bring intensity, romance, and theatrical flair to a concert alive with movement and passion.

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance. 

Program

GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Three Latin American Dances

TANIA LEON
Pasajes

LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Music from West Side Story

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Cynthia López Olaya, Vocals

Wesley Carman, Vocals

Celebrate the rhythms and voices of the Americas! Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances bursts with energy and color, and Tania León’s Pasajes evokes the exuberance of her Cuban childhood. Selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story bring intensity, romance, and theatrical flair to a concert alive with movement and passion.

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance. 

Program

GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Three Latin American Dances

TANIA LEON
Pasajes

LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Music from West Side Story

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Cynthia López Olaya, Vocals

Wesley Carman, Vocals

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Chatham Chorale

Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra

We’re off! Our journey begins with the brilliance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol and the exquisite classical guitar in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Following intermission, Albéniz’s Iberia evokes the unique characters of the cities of Jerez and Málaga, and De Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat ignites the stage with unmistakable Spanish spirit. ¡Vamos!

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before each performance. 

Program

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34

JOAQUÍN RODRIGO
Concierto de Aranjuez

ISAAC ALBÉNIZ
Iberia
Jerez | Málaga

MANUEL DE FALLA
The Three Cornered Hat Suites No. 1 & 2

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Grisha Goryachev, Guitar

We’re off! Our journey begins with the brilliance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol and the exquisite classical guitar in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Following intermission, Albéniz’s Iberia evokes the unique characters of the cities of Jerez and Málaga, and De Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat ignites the stage with unmistakable Spanish spirit. ¡Vamos!

Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before each performance. 

Program

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34

JOAQUÍN RODRIGO
Concierto de Aranjuez

ISAAC ALBÉNIZ
Iberia
Jerez | Málaga

MANUEL DE FALLA
The Three Cornered Hat Suites No. 1 & 2

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Grisha Goryachev, Guitar

You’re invited to a dazzling celebration of Brazilian culture, music, and dance: It’s Samba at the Symphony! Get in the Rio spirit with your Cape Symphony Orchestra… no airfare required.

Alyssa Wang, Conductor

Forrópera, Guest Artists