Young Friends

Young Friends brings music lovers in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s together for unforgettable nights at the symphony—designed to be social, welcoming, and easy to enjoy.

Hosted at Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, Young Friends events combine live orchestral music, happy hour energy, vibrant post-concert gatherings, and pre-concert mingling—perfect for date nights, friend groups, or meeting new people.

Whether you’re discovering the orchestra for the first time or you’re already a fan, Young Friends makes it easy to connect through exclusive seating, ticket perks, and curated social experiences.

25/26 Young Friends Concerts

Two performances remain this season—join us before it’s over!

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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26/27 Young Friends Season

A full-season Young Friends subscription is $150, with no additional fees at this time. Single tickets go on sale this summer.

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Sep 16 • Wed 7:00pm

Forest Park Concert
Young Friends Lounge

Celebrate the start of the 26/27 season with friends and family at this annual, free concert that’s a beloved St. Louis tradition.

Oct 28 • Wed 6:30pm

Playlist: Beethoven’s Sixth
Symphony Happy Hour

Feel the pull of wonder, beauty, and melancholy in Beethoven’s sublime Pastoral Symphony at this special happy hour concert.

Dec 5 • Sat 7:30pm

Dvořák’s Eighth
Bohemian Dreams

Dinis Sousa makes his SLSO debut conducting music filled with rolling hills and sunlight, and pianist Jeremy Denk intensifies every note of Bartok’s powerful piano concerto.

Jan 20 • Wed 6:30pm

Playlist: Pictures at an Exhibition
Symphony Happy Hour

Imagine strolling through a gorgeous art gallery as you relax with friends at this special happy hour version of Pictures at an Exhibition.

Mar 5 • Fri 7:30pm

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Experience the original Star Wars adventure, brought to life on the big screen with John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score performed live.

Apr 21 • Wed 6:30pm

Playlist: Debussy’s La Mer
Symphony Happy Hour

Dive into the breathtaking, ever-moving, and wondrous sea of Debussy’s La Mer at this special happy hour concert.

Young Friend Highlights

Reserved Lounge

Hang out in your own space pre- and post-concert, as well as intermission.

Dedicated Seating

Sit alongside other fellow arts lovers with affordable ticket prices.

Post-Concert Reception

Get a chance to talk about the performance with musicians and other Young Friends after the concert.

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

Young Friends Benefits

Young Friends subscribers get all the benefits of a standard subscription and more!

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Explore the 25/26 Season

See all of what’s happening this season on our event calendar.

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