Concerts & Events
Season & Individual Tickets are Available for the 2025-2026 / 52nd Season!
Here is the lineup for the new season….more details to come!
51st Season 2024-2025
Rocking Kokomo by Candlelight Fundraiser 11/22/24 @ The Hobson
Jingle Bell Symphony 12/15/24 – Grace UMC
Harmony of Heritage 3/1/25 – Havens Auditorium
Diamond Jubilee Celebration w/KCT 5/17/25 & 5/18/25- Havens
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Innovation and Industry - KSO's 52nd Gala Opening Concert
September 27, 2025 7:00pm @ IUK, Havens Auditorium
The Kokomo Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to launch its 52nd season with a grand gala concert that celebrates the ingenuity and progress that define Kokomo - the "City of Firsts." With a nod to our city's pioneering spirit in the automotive industry and beyond, this electrifying program brings together iconic works that honor the themes of innovation, industry, and resilience. Join us for a night of exhilarating music that honors Kokomo's past, celebrates its present, and looks toward a future of endless possibilities!
| Saturday: $25/Ticket |
Rocking Kokomo by Candlelight - Fundraising Event
November 14, 2025, 6:00pm @ The Hobson
$35/ticket, 2-top for $100, 4-top for $200,
6-top for $300, 8-top for $400.
A fun evening of rock music performed in a unique way!
Doors open at 6pm with charcuterie boards and a cash bar.
Our KSO rock quintet is from 7-8pm.
Buy tickets to support your KSO!
| $35 - Seat | $100 - 2-top | $200 - 4-top |
| $300 - 6-top | $400 - 8-top |
Holiday Pops
December 20, 2025, 7:00 pm @ IUK, Havens Auditorium
Get into the holiday spirit with a series of your favorite music from the sacred to the secular and classical to popular! A little bit of music from film, Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, and beautiful music that evokes the peacefulness of the season. We plan to have a choir from various churches/organizations to join us for this wonderful evening.
| Saturday: $25/Ticket |
Love and Tragedy
February 21, 2026 7:00pm @ IUK, Havens Auditorium
Explore the depths of passion, heartbreak, and timeless stories with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra in a concert that delves into the darker side of love. This moving program will leave you captivated by the beauty and tragedy woven into each piece. Our featured artist for this program is Kokomo native, Grace Bauson, a US Army Field Band member returning to her hometown! Bring your loved ones and experience a concert that will resonate with the bittersweet beauty of love's most poignant moments.
| Saturday: $25/Ticket |
Celebrating America
May 9, 2026, 7:00pm @ IUK, Havens Auditorium
Join the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra for a vibrant season finale that celebrates the rich tapestry of American music. From the groundbreaking symphonies of Florence Price to the thrilling soundtracks of John Williams, this program showcases the diversity, innovation, and emotional depth that define American musical traditions. In addition, the KSO will be joined by concert rock violinist, Aaron Meyer. Aaron blends his classical training with his passion for rock music. Whether you're a fan of classical masterpieces, epic film scores, or innovative performances, "Celebrating America" promises an evening of inspiration and entertainment. Don't miss this grand finale of our season - a concert that honors the past, celebrates the present, and showcases the limitless possibilities of American music!
| Saturday: $25/Ticket |
Hailing from Pennsylvania, Ellen started her cello journey in third grade. During her junior and senior years of high school, she undertook the responsibility of instructing elementary students in her community. This commitment persisted beyond college as she continued to teach privately while residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Katie Huddleston’s musical journey began in Goshen, Indiana, where she discovered her love for the cello before transitioning to the captivating world of the string bass. As the first-ever String Bass major at Manchester University, she graduated in 2015 and embarked on a fulfilling career.
José Valencia is a highly regarded conductor and violinist making significant contributions to Indiana’s music scene and beyond. Alongside his role with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (KSO), he is the founding music director and artistic advisor of the innovative Orkestra Project based in Indianapolis. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and the Assistant Concertmaster of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra.
Sean Carey is a distinguished graduate of Indiana State University’s School of Music, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Magna Cum Laude honors. Under the tutelage of Dr. Bill Davis, he honed his violin skills and emerged as a talented musician.