2025-2026 Season

Season 100 “A Century of Sound”

Welcome to the Hastings Symphony Orchestra’s Season 100! For a century, the HSO has been a source of artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community pride. This Centennial Season will honor our legacy while boldly launching us into a vibrant future.

This once-in-a-lifetime celebration will feature spectacular concerts, dynamic guest artists, and community collaborations.   This centennial celebration is about honoring our past and building a future where the HSO continues to inspire, educate, and bring joy to our community.

We have an eventful lineup this year,  including collaborations with The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, and UNL Symphony Orchestra.  Our season will culminate with a grand finale with Beethoven’s 9th symphony! Thank you for supporting the HSO—and see you at the Symphony!

Please join us for what will be a historic HSO Season 100, Celebrating a Century of Sound!

Musically yours,

Dr. Tyler Goodrich White
Conductor/Artistic Direction

FREE Sept 7 | Chautauqua Park Pops!   Sun, Sep 7, 2025 - 3:00 PM, Chautauqua Park|  Directions As we celebrate 100 years, we are committed to reducing barriers to attendance and fostering community engagement by offering two free concerts. To kick off... Read More >

Tickets Nov 2 | Festival of 100 Measures   Sun, Nov 2, 2025 - 3:00 PM, Masonic Center Auditorium|  Directions Witness the premier of Tyler White’s new composition: A Fivescore Festival: 100 Measures for 100 Years!  As part of our centennial celebration, the HSO will... Read More >

December 21 | “The Nutcracker and All That Jazz” with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra   Sun, Dec 21, 2025 - 3:00 PM, Hastings City Auditorium|  Directions In a landmark celebration of musical heritage and community, the Hastings Symphony Orchestra, in its 100th Anniversary Season, is partnering with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra... Read More >

Tickets February 22 “From New Worlds” and The Young Artist Competition   Sun, Feb 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM, Masonic Center Auditorium|  Directions The Young Artist Competition and Concert, established in 1959, fosters local musical talent and provides exceptional opportunities for young musicians. Alternating annually between central Nebraska... Read More >

March 7 “Centennial Season Fun!”   Sat, Mar 7, 2026 - 12:00 AM, Masonic Center Auditorium|  Directions March concerts have always been exciting and very special, and this year will live up to that standard! Details to be released throughout the season!

April 26 Season 100 Finale – Beethoven’s 9th   Sun, Apr 26, 2026 - 3:00 PM, Hastings City Auditorium|  Directions Performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 as part of the Hastings Symphony Orchestra's 100th Anniversary celebration, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) Symphony,... Read More >