The historic Symphony Hall theatre is home to Broadway-style theatre, top-quality children’s programming, internationally recognized speakers and numerous concerts and performances.
Constructed between 1911-1913 and originally known as “The Auditorium,” Symphony Hall is known for its excellent acoustics and Greek Revival architecture. It is part of the architecturally significant Springfield Municipal Group, and sits beside an ornate, 300 foot tall Italianate Campanile, which, in turn, is located next to Springfield’s Greek Revival City Hall. The Municipal Complex’s architecture is a notable example of the City Beautiful style made popular by Daniel Burnham, an architect from Chicago, Illinois, in the early 20th century.
The Springfield Municipal Complex was dedicated by President William Howard Taft in December 1913. In his dedication, Taft praised the three buildings as “one of the most distinctive civic centers in the nation, and indeed, the world.”
The Auditorium was renamed Symphony Hall during the 1940s, after it became the main performance venue for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. It is also home to Broadway-style theatre, children’s programming, internationally recognized speakers, and the annual induction ceremony for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as well as numerous concerts and performances including the Spirit of Springfield’s annual holiday concert by the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY PRESENTS BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY Bugs Bunny at the Symphony will pair brilliant, iconic Looney Tunes projected on the big screen while their original classically-infused Carl Stalling scores are played live by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote […]
"In The Mood" for swing music? Known as the most popular and sought after big band of all time, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to perform their greatest hits, including "In The Mood," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "American Patrol," "A String of Pearls," "Little Brown Jug," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," "Tuxedo Junction," and their theme song "Moonlight Serenade" […]
We welcome back guest conductor Tania Miller for the 2023-2024 season finale. She will be joined by violinist Rachel Barton Pine for a performance of Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D minor. Mozart’s Overture to his opera The Magic Flute transports us into a magical world filled with hidden meaning, symbols and trials. In this program, […]
For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has shared her messages of comfort and healing with more than a million and a half audience members worldwide. Through personal stories about her life and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed […]
Join us as we celebrate unity, freedom, and the power of music this Juneteenth at Symphony Hall! We'll have a pre-concert flag-raising, a free concert featuring the premiere of Avery Sharpe's 400 Project with the Extended Family Choir and the SSO Chorus and the return of conductor Kevin Scott. Experience the joy of music as […]
2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend The Class of 2024 will be celebrated and enshrined in Springfield, Mass. – the birthplace of basketball. VIP Reception Toast the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 at the official VIP Reception prior to the sport’s ultimate recognition. The party is limited to those select ticket holders […]
