OWENSBORO, KY (October 20, 2026) – The Owensboro Symphony will open its 61st Season, sponsored by Owensboro Health, with Halloween Classics on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at the RiverPark Center.
Celebrate a decade of music-making as Music Director Troy Quinn launches his 10th season with a thrilling night of mystery and spectacle. This Halloween-inspired program blends haunting orchestral works with cinematic favorites, including selections from The Witches of Eastwick, Vertigo, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside the dramatic grandeur of The Phantom of the Opera. Special guest Chad Benefield takes center stage in a monstrous mashup, adding electrifying energy to the evening. The program culminates with Richard Strauss’s powerful orchestral work Death and Transfiguration, a bold and unforgettable start to the season.
“Opening Night is always a special opportunity to bring our community together through the power of music,” said Troy Quinn, Owensboro Symphony Music Director/Conductor. “With Halloween Classics, we’re kicking off the season with a program full of thrilling, dramatic, and unforgettable music that reminds us how the orchestra can surprise, excite, and connect audiences of all ages.”
The Opening Night performance is made possible through the generous support of our Premier Sponsor Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP and Community Partner Martina Temple.
Behind the Music with Troy Quinn
Concertgoers are invited to arrive early for Behind the Music, a free pre-concert conversation with Troy Quinn in Cannon Hall from 6:15 to 6:40 p.m. Presented by Baird – The Settle Raines Group, this engaging talk offers audiences deeper insight into the evening’s music and the artists who bring it to life.
Tickets and Season Subscriptions
Tickets for Halloween Classics are available by calling the Owensboro Symphony office at 270.684.0661, emailing [email protected], visiting OwensboroSymphony.org, or through the RiverPark Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets for the Symphony’s five-concert Subscription Series are still available through October 24, 2026, offering 25% savings off single ticket prices and exclusive subscriber benefits, including:
- The best seats at the best price
- First choice seating + option to renew or upgrade each year
- Free and easy ticket exchange
- Free replacement of lost tickets
- Exclusive discounts on single tickets for select concerts
- Convenient payment plan
- Tax deduction for unused tickets
- Concert reminders
- Personalized service by calling 270-684-0661
Season ticket packages are priced at $274 and $234, depending on seat location in Cannon Hall, and include RiverPark Center box office fees. To purchase, call 270-684-0661 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or visit OwensboroSymphony.org at your convenience.
Celebrate 61 years of music, community, and inspiration — and join the Owensboro Symphony for an unforgettable Opening Night!