Arts and Entertainment
April 17, 2025
From: North Carolina Symphony SummerfestUNC Health Summerfest offers great music under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Buy your Flex 10-Pack now at the best prices of the season for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, the music of John Williams, Jimmy Buffet, Songs of the ’70s, and Disco Fever. Wow! Where’s your picnic basket?
Schedule of Events:
May 24, 2025
8:00pm - Rhapsody in Blue
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin: An American in Paris
Gershwin: Lullaby
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
May 30, 2025
8:00 pm - The Music of John Williams
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The North Carolina Symphony honors the great John Williams, one of the most iconic film composers of all time. Experience his legendary movie music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., Jurassic Park, and more.
June 6, 2025
8:00 pm - A Summer Night in France
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Dukas: Fanfare from La Péri
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Ravel: Mother Goose Suite
Saint-Saëns: "Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah
Chabrier: Joyeuse Marche
Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
Bizet: Selections from L’Arlésienne
June 7, 2025
8:00 pm - Disco Fever
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Welcome to Boogie Wonderland! Put on your dancin‘ shoes for a groovy trip down memory lane with non-stop Disco hits including "That’s the Way (I Like It)," "It’s Raining Men," "We Are Family," "I Will Survive," "Stayin’ Alive," "The Hustle," "Hot Stuff," and more!
June 13, 2025
8:00 pm - Beethoven Symphony No. 5
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Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
June 14, 2025
8:00 pm - Tropical Rock for 5 O'clock ... Somewhere
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Time to celebrate the vibe, the breeze and the legendary tropical songs of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, and more. Classic, sun-soaked stories and timeless hits are brought to life by celebrated vocalists and the Symphony. Sing along to "Come Monday," "Fins,""Under the Boardwalk," "Kokomo," "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," "It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere," "Brown-Eyed Girl," and so many more as you come along for a symphonic evening of musical magic that raises a glass to the power of the surf and the romance of the islands.
June 21, 2025
8:00 pm - Mozart & More
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Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5
Mozart: Symphony No. 38
June 28, 2025
8:00 pm - From Classical to Broadway
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Share great moments in music with beloved classical gems and hits from Broadway including The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, and more.
July 5, 2025
8:00 pm - Songs of the '70s
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Celebrate some of the most beloved classic songs from the seventies that defined a generation. Featuring timeless works by Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny & June, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Neil Young, Roberta Flack, Joni Mitchell, and more, this show is a journey through the music that shaped our lives.
July 12, 2025
8:00 pm - The Catalinas
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The Catalinas take the stage at Summerfest, bringing beach music favorites and more, sure to have you dancing the night away!
The Symphony will not be performing at this concert.
Date: May 28 - July 12, 2025
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27511