East Texas Symphony Orchestra 2026/2027 Season Concerts

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The East Texas Symphony Orchestra's 2026/2027 season features six announced concert events, all beginning at 7:30 PM at the UT Tyler Cowan Center in Tyler, Texas. The season runs from September 2026 through March 2027 and includes a two-night "Queens of Broadway" series with Tony Award-winning stars Kristin Chenoweth and Bernadette Peters.

Season Schedule

Date Concert Time Venue
September 19, 2026 Opening Night: For Your Consideration 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center
October 24, 2026 An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center
November 7, 2026 Every Breath You Take: The Music of Sting and The Police 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center
January 30, 2027 Bravo! A Night at the Theatre 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center
February 27, 2027 The Flute in Flight: Music in Motion 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center
March 20, 2027 Season Finale: Requiem for Patriots 7:30 PM UT Tyler Cowan Center

Queens of Broadway Series

The ETSO and UT Tyler Cowan Center are jointly presenting two Broadway headliners as part of the season:

  • Kristin Chenoweth — October 24, 2026. The Tony and Emmy Award-winning star, known for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked, performs Broadway favorites and other selections with the full orchestra.
  • Bernadette Peters — a Tony Award-winning Broadway icon appearing as the second half of the series.

Both concerts are made possible by presenting sponsor Southside Bank.

Tickets

Tickets for the special concert events go on sale to the public beginning August 31st at 9 a.m. The site lists Stripe as a payment platform and includes "purchase" and "secure your tickets" calls to action, though specific prices are not stated in the available information.

Planning Your Visit

All performances take place at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. The ETSO website provides a "Plan Your Visit" section and an FAQ page for additional logistics. The season is branded under the theme "Culture. Community. Connection."