Young Friends

Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Young Friends—your passport to unforgettable nights at the symphony, designed for music lovers in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s.

From the relaxed vibes of Playlist: Classical Happy Hour to cinematic adventures and sweeping symphonies, this season is all about connection, inspiration—and fun.

Young Friends Nights include exclusive benefits such as:

🎟️ 5-concert package at a special rate of $150
💺 Reserved seating just for Young Friends
🍸 Access to exclusive lounges before, after, and during intermission
🥂 Post-concert receptions with musicians and fellow members

Perfect for anyone 21–45 looking to explore classical music in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Know someone curious about the symphony? Invite them along—these events are built to be shared.

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25/26 Young Friends Concerts

Sep 17 | Wed 7:00pm

Forest Park Concert

Kick off the 25/26 season at the annual, free Forest Park concert! Meet up with other Young Friends in a special seating section with refreshments alongside other arts lovers.

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Oct 3 | Fri 7:00pm

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert

Relive the film that started it all. The SLSO performs John Williams’ iconic score while Harry, Ron, and Hermione enchant the world all over again.

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Nov 20 | Thu 6:30pm

Playlist: Stravinsky’s Firebird
Classical Happy Hour

Ignite your imagination with Stravinsky’s The Firebird, fusing magic and modernity in this one-hour Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour concert designed to inspire, relax, and get the conversation going.

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Jan 15 | Thu 6:30pm

Playlist: Beethoven’s Seventh
Classical Happy Hour

Experience the exhilarating energy of Beethoven’s blazing and boisterous Symphony No. 7 in this one-hour Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour concert designed to inspire, relax, and get the conversation going.

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March 19 | Thu 6:30pm

Playlist: Spotlight on John Williams
Classical Happy Hour

Step into the soundtracks of your favorite movies during this Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour concert of selections of iconic film scores by John Williams.

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April 10 | Fri 7:30pm

Mahler’s Fifth
Landscapes of Emotion

Mahler’s magnificent Fifth Symphony, with its tremendous emotional scope, rings through Powell Hall alongside a concerto by two string virtuosos, violinist Hilary Hahn and cellist Seth Parker Woods.

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Last Young Friends of the 24/25 Season

Tickets are still available for the last Young Friends night of the 24/25 season!

Get $20 tickets to Peer Gynt on May 3, and experience this acclaimed adaptation featuring actors, puppets, and sets.

Get $20 Young Friends Tickets

Benefits	Young Friends Subscription	Young Friends Single Tickets*
Savings of 15% off any added concerts	X
Free, unlimited ticket exchanges	X
Presale access to special events and films	X
Priority seating in renovated Powell Hall	X
Miss a concert? Call us within one week for a replacement concert on us (1x per season)	X
Invitations to subscriber events	X
Post-concert Young Friends reception with musicians & special guests	X	X
Reserved Young Friends Lounge access (only for Young Friends concerts)	X	X
Dedicated seating section	X	X
No charge for lost or stolen tickets	X	X