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Description
Saturday, October 11th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 12th @ 4:00 PM
Experience "This is Halloween" live with your Aurora Symphony, featuring favorites from the concert hall and the movie theater.
- Kids & students FREE
- Seniors, military, and first responders just $10
- No dress code
- Plenty of free parking
You will hear:
- "This is Halloween" and "Sally's Song" from Nightmare Before Christmas
- Highlights from "Phantom of the Opera"
- The "Day of Wrath" Gregorian Chant, featured in "The Shining," "The Omen," "It's a Wonderful Life," and Amadeus"
- A musical guillotine chop and a head bouncing down the stairs in excerpts from Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz
- Classical Music's spookiest, most devilish violin solo in Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns
Wear a costume to the symphony!!!
It wouldn't be a Halloween concert without a costume contest! Audience members will vote LIVE on the best costume at the concert.
So wear your spookiest, most creative costume to the symphony this Halloween.
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What people are saying about the ASO:
"It was a very enjoyable event, even for someone who does not understand music very well. Two hours and twenty dollars so well spent."
"This was our 3rd time and we brought some friends who had never been and they also loved it!"
"We always feel relaxed, happy, and more connected after a concert. Every performance we have attended as season ticket holders has been excellent."
"We ALWAYS look forward to Aurora Symphony. My son absolutely loves the Aurora Symphony! We all do."
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear? Come as you are! There's no dress code. Most people wear business casual, but jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly acceptable. At this concert, feel free to wear a Halloween costume. Just be sure to leave any weapons at home!
Do I need to know a lot about classical music to have a good time? New to classical concerts? Don't worry! All of our concerts are designed to be welcoming and accessible to everybody. Our conductor also provides brief, friendly introductions to the concert and to each piece and a pre-concert talk 30 minutes before the performance.
How long is the concert? Approximately 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission.
Is there parking? Plenty of free parking is available.
When should we arrive? Most people arrive 30-40 minutes before the concert to get great seats and enjoy our conductor's pre-concert talk (30 minutes before the performance).
Are the concessions? There are no concessions or alcohol at the concert, but there are restaurants nearby for before or after. Water fountains are available.
Date & Time
Oct 11 - 12, 2025