Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Experience the majesty of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra at the stunning Mead Theatre within the Schuster Performing Arts Center — one of the Midwest's most celebrated performing arts venues. From sweeping Romantic symphonies to enchanting Mozart masterworks, the DPO delivers transcendent evenings of live orchestral music that stir the soul and ignite the imagination. The 2027 season offers an extraordinary lineup of programs. In January, conductor Joseph Young leads the orchestra through the towering grandeur of Mahler's First Symphony, a journey from brooding introspection to triumphant catharsis. March brings 'Flutopia,' a magical evening pairing Mozart's luminous Flute Concerto with beloved highlights from The Magic Flute — a celebration of the composer's most enchanting work. Then in June, the season crescendos with a spectacular pairing of Tchaikovsky's passionate Fifth Symphony alongside Prokofiev's virtuosic Third Piano Concerto, an evening of dazzling brilliance and emotional depth. The Mead Theatre provides an acoustically superb and architecturally breathtaking setting, ensuring every note resonates with clarity and power. Whether you are a lifelong classical devotee or discovering orchestral music for the first time, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra offers an unforgettable cultural experience that connects audiences to the timeless power of live symphonic performance.