More than 25 performances featuring the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, and Toledo Jazz Orchestra are available now, with concerts and events running September 2026 through June 2027 

Acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell returns to Toledo, plus Cody Fry, The Music of Queen, the Toledo Ballet’s 86th Annual Presentation of The Nutcracker, and A Sinatra Christmas with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra 

TOLEDO, OH – Live Arts Toledo announced that tickets for its complete 2026-2027 season are now on sale. Audiences can now purchase subscriptions, Choose Your Own packages, and single tickets for individual performances by the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, and Toledo Jazz Orchestra. 

Spanning September through June, the season showcases internationally acclaimed guest artists, Broadway performers, legendary popular music, cherished holiday traditions, family programming, ballet, chamber music, jazz, and some of the orchestral repertoire’s greatest masterworks.  

"Whether you're discovering us for the first time or have been attending for decades, this season reflects everything that makes live performance so meaningful: unforgettable artists, extraordinary music and dance, and experiences that bring our community together," said Zak Vassar, President & CEO of Live Arts Toledo. 

The Toledo Symphony's Rita Barbour Kern Masterworks Series welcomes the return of world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell, who performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto in one of the season's most anticipated events. Music Director Alain Trudel also leads audiences through a season featuring Respighi’s Pines of Rome, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Mahler's Symphony No. 4, Strauss' An Alpine Symphony, Verdi's Requiem, and more. 

The KeyBank Pops Series features an exciting lineup led by legendary funk band Tower of Power, cinematic pop sensation Cody Fry, and the electrifying rock spectacle The Music of Queen. The season also includes the return of Holiday Pops at The Peristyle, Secret Agent Soundtracks, and Phantom's Favorite Divas, offering unforgettable experiences for fans of rock, Broadway, film music, and symphonic pops. 

Toledo Ballet continues two cherished traditions with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, presented as part of The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation Family Series, and the 86th annual presentation of The Nutcracker, the longest-running annual production of The Nutcracker in North America. The ballet season concludes with Don Quixote, a colorful and captivating adventure also presented as part of the family series. 

The Toledo Jazz Orchestra's Hartmann·Bogan Financial Services Jazz Series showcases celebrated guest artists and timeless music throughout the season, including Wayne Bergeron, Tony DeSare, Theron Brown, Joan Ellison, and programs celebrating the architects of swing and the extraordinary legacy of Toledo jazz legend Art Tatum. 

Families can explore the prehistoric world of When Instruments Roamed the Earth, a sensory-friendly introduction to the orchestra, or experience Toledo Ballet productions created especially for audiences of all ages. Chamber music enthusiasts can also enjoy five intimate performances in the Buckeye Broadband & The Blade Chamber Series performed at The Toledo Center for Live Arts.  

2026-2027 Season Highlights 

• Opening Night: Pines of Rome with Music Director Alain Trudel 
• Tower of Power with the Toledo Symphony 
• Wayne Bergeron performing with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra 
• Handel's Messiah at Rosary Cathedral 
• Toledo Ballet's 86th annual presentation of The Nutcracker 
• Joshua Bell performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto 
• Cody Fry with the Toledo Symphony 
• Verdi's Requiem 
• The Music of Queen 
• Toledo Ballet's Don Quixote 

Ways to Attend 
Patrons can experience the 2026-2027 season in several ways: 

• Full-season subscriptions to Masterworks, Pops, Jazz, Chamber, and Family Series 
• Flexible Choose Your Own packages 
• Single tickets to every performance 

Tickets may be purchased online at LiveArtsToledo.com or by calling the Live Arts Toledo Box Office at 419.246.8000. Additional information about the complete 2026-2027 season is available at LiveArtsToledo.com. Subscription information can be found at LiveArtsToledo.com/Subscribe. 

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About Live Arts Toledo 
Live Arts Toledo, formerly the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA), is the region’s hub for live performance, cultural education, and community connection. Bringing together the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Toledo Symphony School of Music, Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras, and the Toledo Jazz Youth Orchestra, Live Arts Toledo presents more than 200 performances and events each year, offering unforgettable experiences that stir the senses and strengthen the cultural fabric of Northwest Ohio. 

Media Contact
Emily McCready, Marketing Manager, 419.418.0027, emccready@liveartstoledo.com