2026–2027
The Paradise Symphony Orchestra’s 2026–2027 season invites audiences to experience the wonder of symphonic storytelling, the warmth of holiday tradition, the brilliance of emerging talent, and the power of patriotic celebration—all woven into a dynamic year of music-making and community connection.
October 24 & 25 | 2:00 and 7:30 performances at Center For the Arts in Chico
The showstoppers, performed the way they were written: full orchestra, live voices, no backing track. The Paradise Symphony opens the season with a revue of Broadway’s biggest numbers, featuring leading vocalists from California Regional Theatre and CRT Kids — an afternoon or evening for lifelong theatre fans and first-timers alike.
December 5 & 6 | 2:00 Matinees at the Paradise Performing Arts Center
Carols, festive favorites, and a full orchestra — the music that ushers in the holiday season. The Paradise Symphony and Paradise Chorus share the stage for a community celebration, with dancers from the Northern California Ballet performing highlights from "The Nutcracker."
April 11 | 3:00 Matinee at the Paradise Performing Arts Center
Four movements. Four of the most beloved symphonies ever written. This is the program for anyone who’s ever recognized a melody without knowing where it came from — the passages that made these works famous, gathered into a single afternoon. The concert also features the winners of this year’s Young Artist Competition, young musicians from our own community taking the stage alongside the orchestra.
July | Exact Date & Time TBD
Every July, the Paradise Symphony marks Independence Day with a concert for the Ridge — and it’s free, because it’s our gift to the community that has supported this orchestra for more than sixty years. Bring a friend, bring your neighbors, bring the kids. No ticket required.
