South Bend, IN — As part of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and community engagement, The Symphony is introducing a new initiative for the 2026–27 Season: admission-free tickets for anyone age 25 and under to all Masterworks, Mosaic, and Pops Series concerts.
From the classroom to the concert hall, learning comes alive through the arts. The new initiative reflects the Symphony’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of concertgoers by removing financial barriers to experiencing live symphonic music. Whether attending a first performance or returning as lifelong music lovers, young audiences are invited to discover the excitement, beauty, and power of a live Symphony concert.
This announcement comes as the South Bend Symphony marks Alastair Willis’ tenth season as Music Director. The 2026–27 Season will feature both new programs and beloved orchestral works, celebrating a decade of artistic excellence while welcoming the next generation of music lovers into the concert hall.
Admission-free tickets for patrons age 25 and under are available for all Masterworks, Mosaic, and Pops Series concerts. Subscription packages are on sale, and single tickets are now available. Complimentary tickets may be picked up before each performance at the venue’s box office with a valid photo ID verifying the ticket holder is age 25 or younger.
This school year, make the Symphony part of the lesson.
SUBSCRIPTIONS / TICKETS
Save your seats and money with Season Subscriptions
Discounts, priority seating, and other exclusive benefits are available to season subscribers. Subscribe at www.southbendsymphony.org or by phone at (574) 232-6343.
SINGLE TICKETS
Online: www.southbendsymphony.org
Morris Performing Arts Center
Phone: Morris Performing Arts Center Box Office (574) 235-9190
(10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday)
In-person: Visit the Morris Box Office (211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana 46601)
during the times listed above or two hours before any performance.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Phone – DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Box Office 574-631-2995
(Noon – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday)
In-person – Visit the DeBartolo Box Office (100 Performing Arts Center
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556) during the times listed above or one hour before any performance.
To VIEW the 2026-27 Season schedule, visit www.southbendsymphony.org.
Dates, programs, and venues are subject to change.
For questions or media appearances, please contact Sarah Perschbacher at sperschbacher@southbendsymphony.org or (574) 230-4875.
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About the South Bend Symphony Orchestra
The South Bend Symphony inspires, entertains, and connects the community with the transformative power of orchestral music. Producing more than 20 mainstage programs each year and nearly 70 smaller ensemble concerts, the Symphony serves more than 30,000 attendees annually. As the region’s only professional orchestra, the Symphony is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, interconnected arts community in support of South Bend and the broader Michiana region.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra has earned recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as Indiana Arts Commission and local arts funding organizations. It is also the recipient of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County’s Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence, which honors the best-run nonprofit organization in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Learn more about the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at www.southbendsymphony.org.