live music

A Christmas tradition; the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Martin MacDonald, together with the Philharmonic Choir of the NSO presents Handel’s Messiah. Set in the historic and captivating Basilica, soloists include: Miriam Khalil, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Adam Luther, tenor; and, Phillip Addis, baritone. Handel’s Messiah takes place...

Atlantic Jazz Nights with Mike Murley & Ian Froman January 14, 2023 Atlantic Jazz Nights is a new international jazz series presented by the Arts and Culture Centre. The inaugural season includes five concerts featuring invited guest artists from the United States and Canada who will perform with hosts and...

Join NSO Sinfonia together with Kittiwake Dance Theatre and Jing Xia, guzheng for a diverse evening of music and dance, under the direction of conductor Marc David. Jing Xia joins the NSO to premiere a new commission Concerto for Guzheng composed by Andrew Staniland. Then the orchestra together with Kittiwake...

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Evan Smith, piano who will bring to life the incomparable music of Billy Joel and Elton John in “The Piano Men” presented by East Port Properties. Evan will take to the piano and work through the iconic catalogue of these two renowned musicians, all backed...

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra welcomes Evan Smith, piano who will bring to life the incomparable music of Billy Joel and Elton John in “The Piano Men” presented by East Port Properties. Evan will take to the piano and work through the iconic catalogue of these two renowned musicians, all backed...

The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the contribution of women to classical music with Masterworks 3: Les femmes. The concert features guest conductor Mélanie Léonard, and pianist Isabelle David. Music selections for the evening are all by women composers and include: Overture in C by Fanny Mendelssohn; Piano...

Come support YOUR Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra for our annual fundraiser – the ExxonMobil Big Ticket. This year we present “The Music of the Night” a celebration of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 75th Birthday with music from all of his smash hit musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ...

Atlantic Jazz Nights with Laila Biali & Fabio Ragnelli March 3, 2023 Atlantic Jazz Nights is a new international jazz series presented by the Arts and Culture Centre. The inaugural season includes five concerts featuring invited guest artists from the United States and Canada who will perform with hosts and...

Come and experience a magical evening of string music as the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Vernon Regehr welcomes the Suzuki Talent Education Program. A building block for string musicians in St. John’s, the NSO has had a long relationship with STEP and this concert will feature STEP...

A descent into war, moments of reflection, and the hope of peace in a new millennium – this is Karl Jenkins’ incredible mass dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. In addition to extracts from the Ordinary of the Mass, the text...

The 2022/2023 NSO Recital Series is brought to you by Idea Factory. The award-winning Atlantic String Quartet is comprised of the principal string players of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. The ASQ is an integral part of the creative life of the St. John’s community and is known for its versatility...

Worldwide hit maker, Chris de Burgh is excited to be bringing his The Legend of Robin Hood and Other Hits Tour across Canada. Fans can expect to hear a selection of songs from his brand new album The Legend of Robin Hood plus Moonfleet, Into The Light, Spanish Train and many other classic hits from an international career that spans 50...

Calling all superheroes! The NSO presents Spring Pops: Heroes and Villains. Featuring all your favorite music from superhero movies and shows. From The Avengers to Superman – grab your cape and your shield and prepare to MARVEL in an epic night of exciting music and theatre as Mighty Mabel Saves...

The 2022/2023 NSO Recital Series is brought to you by Idea Factory. The award-winning Atlantic String Quartet is comprised of the principal string players of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. The ASQ is an integral part of the creative life of the St. John’s community and is known for its versatility...