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UGA Presents

Season 31 opens a door with an invitation to discover, to connect, and to experience the unique joy that comes from gathering together. From classical superstars to bluegrass legends and Broadway vocalists to jazz innovators, we’re shining a spotlight on the world’s greatest musicians, dancers, and theatre-makers.

Highlights: American Panorama & Into the Myths.

Season tickets go on sale starting May 20 (see link for dates). Tickets to individual performances go on sale August 3 (select September events on sale July 13).

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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert on June 20 is the final event in the 2025-26 season.

A man holds a hand cranked instrument and another man holds an accordion.

UGA Presents

Symbio

Thursday, September 25 | 10:00 am

Thursday, September 25 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A man plays the violin in a green field with trees.

UGA Presents

Augustin Hadelich, violin

Tuesday, September 30 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A man with wavy brown hair wearing a dark high-collared jacket holds a violin and smiles, posed against a solid black background.

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Open Master Class: Augustin Hadelich

Wednesday, October 1 | 10:00 am

Ramsey Concert Hall

Eight musicians pose together on stage, each holding their string instrument, including violins, a cello, a double bass, and a viola, all dressed in formal black attire against a dark background.

UGA Presents

Payne Memorial Concert:
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble

Sunday, October 5 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A man in a light blue suit sits on a patterned tile floor, leaning against a decorated wall, holding a mandolin and a cup, with his legs stretched out in front of him. Warm lighting fills the ornate room.

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Chris Thile

Thursday, October 9 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Eight musicians in black attire stand and sit among large rock formations outdoors, holding string instruments including violins, cellos, and a viola, posing and smiling at the camera under a cloudy sky.

UGA Presents

Camerata Nordica Octet

Wednesday, October 15 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Two men stand face to face, each wearing a suit. They both hold violins and bows, with the violins positioned between them so that their bows cross in front, as if playing each others instruments. The background is plain.

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CANCELLED: TwoSet Violin

Sunday, October 19 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A woman in a shimmering silver dress plays a grand piano on stage, seated on a black bench, with her left hand inside the piano and her right hand on the keys. The stage has a wooden floor and a wooden wall backdrop.

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Angela Hewitt, piano

Sunday, October 26 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Three men sit on wooden steps outside. One holds a drum, another holds a large string instrument, and the third holds a violin and bow. They are smiling and appear relaxed, with a dark wooden wall behind them.

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Dreamers’ Circus

Tuesday, October 28 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A conductor enthusiastically leads an orchestra, arms raised wide and expressive, while musicians play string instruments. The audience watches attentively in the background.

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Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann, music director

Friday, November 14 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Four men dressed in suits pose together against a white background. Two are sitting on stools while the other two stand on either side. They appear confident and friendly, each with a unique style.

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Branford Marsalis Quartet
Belonging

Sunday, November 16 | 7:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A woman with fair skin and brown hair styled in a loose updo, wearing a black top and a silver necklace, poses against a dark blue background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

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Book Reading: Hanna Pylväinen

Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A group of twelve people, dressed in coordinated green and black formal attire, pose together against a plain white background, smiling at the camera. Four people are seated in front while the rest stand behind them.

UGA Presents

Voctave
It Feels Like Christmas

Friday, December 5 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Five men stand and sit in front of a red brick wall, smiling and holding musical instruments including a violin, double bass, flute, uilleann pipes, and guitar. They are dressed in jackets and jeans.

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Lúnasa
An Irish Solstice Celebration

Wednesday, December 10 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

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Classic City Band Christmas Concert

Tuesday, December 17 | 7:30 pm

Tuesday, December 16 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Five men sit closely together on an outdoor bench, smiling and laughing. Four have their arms around each other, and one man on the right waves at the camera. The setting is sunny, with wooden railings and grass in the background.

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Béla Fleck & The Flecktones
Jingle All the Way

Thursday, December 18 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A conductor leads an orchestra in a festive concert hall decorated with Christmas trees, red ribbons, and poinsettias, while a full audience watches from tiered seating.

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Handel’s Messiah
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (2025)

Sunday, December 21 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A man sits beside a grand piano, resting one arm on the instrument and his head on his hand, looking thoughtfully at the camera. The background is dark and minimalist.

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Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

Wednesday, January 21 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

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CANCELLED: Film Screening: Naqoyqatsi

Monday, January 26 | 7:30 pm

Ciné

Six musicians stand together in front of an orange backdrop, each holding an instrument including violins, a double bass, and a guitar. A woman in a green dress smiles in the center while the others focus on their instruments.

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Frigg (new date & time)

Tuesday, January 27 | 8:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A dreamy illustration shows a woman in a glowing white dress and crown holding a golden flower, a sleeping man with a donkey’s head, and a fairy with wings, all surrounded by stars and a crescent moon on a night sky background.

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The Acting Company
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Friday, January 30 | 7:30 pm

Fine Arts Theatre

A man in Victorian clothing stands outside, looking up at a woman holding a candle in a window, with an older man behind her. Faint outlines of historical London buildings are drawn in the background.

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CANCELLED: The Acting Company
Great Expectations

Saturday, January 31 | 2:00 pm

Fine Arts Theatre

An older man with gray hair and glasses holds a cello, resting his chin on its top. He wears a dark sweater and sits in a softly lit, elegant room with light-colored walls and large windows.

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Yo-Yo Ma, cello
30th Anniversary Gala Performance

Sunday, February 1 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A group of eight performers in matching black and silver outfits play large traditional drums in unison on stage, under dramatic lighting.

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Drum Tao
The Best

Friday, February 6 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A young man in a black suit stands thoughtfully near a grand piano in a bright, modern room. He looks to the side with a contemplative expression, his arms gently crossed.

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Haochen Zhang, piano

Tuesday, February 10 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A man in a suit and tie plays a brass trumpet intently during a live performance, with blurred musicians and instruments visible in the background.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Duke in Africa

Saturday, February 14 | 7:30 pm

Sunday, February 15 | 2:00 pm

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis <i>Duke in Africa</i>

Hodgson Concert Hall

A group of string musicians in formal attire stand on a concert hall stage holding their instruments, while a young violinist in the foreground stands with eyes closed, facing sideways. The audience seats are empty.

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Sphinx Virtuosi
Randall Goosby, violin

Saturday, February 21 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A stage scene with children marionettes dressed as children in sailor outfits standing in a line, an adult marionette in uniform on the left, and a woman marionette with a guitar on the right, against a backdrop of ornate blue wallpaper and white staircase.

UGA Presents

CANCELLED: Salzburg Marionette Theatre
The Sound of Music

Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 pm

Friday, February 27 | 7:30 pm

Salzburg Marionette Theatre <i>The Sound of Music</i>

Hodgson Concert Hall

Two middle-aged men with beards stand side by side, smiling. One holds a guitar upright by the neck, while the other rests his hand on the guitar’s body. Both wear long-sleeved shirts and stand against a tan textured background.

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Sérgio and Odair Assad
60th Anniversary Farewell Tour

Tuesday, March 10 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A choir dressed in black performs in a candlelit stone church, with a conductor standing in front of them. Gothic arches and ornate carvings decorate the background.

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Tenebrae

Sunday, March 15 | 7:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A smiling woman in a yellow halter dress with a floral skirt stands against a blue background, arms outstretched as pink flower petals fall around her.

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Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Thursday, March 19 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A man in a dark shirt plays a grand piano on stage in an ornate, empty theater, deeply focused on the keys as warm lights illuminate the elegant balconies in the background.

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Tord Gustavsen Trio

Friday, March 27 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

Four men and one woman in colorful shirts and dark pants stand on a rugged, green hill in the highlands of Scotland.

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Breabach

Friday, February 24 | 10:30 am

Friday, February 24 | 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A man holds a string instrument and holds his arm upwards.

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Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI, and La Capella Reial de Catalunya

Wednesday, April 8 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

Four musicians dressed in black stand side by side against a dark background, each holding a string instrument: a cello, two violins, and a viola. They face the camera and appear relaxed and professional.

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Ébène Quartet

Friday, April 10 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A person with a shaved head poses in a metallic textured outfit, wearing bold white abstract glasses, large earrings, and bright purple lipstick, against a dark background.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Friday, April 17 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A smiling woman wearing glasses and a shiny, patterned blazer stands indoors, in front of blurred stage lights and metallic pipes, suggesting a theater or concert hall setting.

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Anna Lapwood, organ

Sunday, April 19 | 7:00 pm

Athens First United Methodist Church

A group of dancers perform on stage; two dancers lift a woman in black above the group while others, dressed in dark pants, reach and point upward in dynamic poses against a plain, light-colored background.

UGA Presents

Ballets Jazz Montréal
Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen

Tuesday, April 21 | 7:30 pm

The Classic Center Theatre

A woman stands on a porch holding out the colorful, flowing sides of her skirt. She wears a dark top with puffy sleeves and looks thoughtfully to the side. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

UGA Presents

Rhiannon Giddens

Tuesday, April 28 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A pianist in an orange and black outfit plays a grand piano on stage, with a violinist and another musician performing in the background in an empty concert hall.

UGA Presents

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (2026)

Wednesday, April 29 | 7:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

A conductor in a tuxedo leads an orchestra on stage, with musicians playing string instruments. An audience sits in the background, watching the performance attentively.

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Spano, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano

Sunday, May 3 | 3:00 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

A smiling older man with glasses, wearing a black shirt, holds a conductors baton against his chest while standing in front of a softly lit, gray background.

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A Conversation with Robert Spano

Sunday, May 3 | 5:30 pm

Ramsey Concert Hall

Five men in suits pose together with musical instruments, including a guitar, upright bass, banjo, mandolin, and violin, against a dark background, smiling and appearing as a bluegrass or country band.

UGA Presents • Bluegrass

The Del McCoury Band

Friday, May 15 | 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall