Traditionally, applause is held until the end of a piece of music. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of all movements of a piece – after that, feel free to stand up and cheer!
Photographing or taping MSO concerts is strictly prohibited. No recording devices or cameras are permitted without special authorization from the MSO.
Children ages six and up are welcome to attend our First Tennessee Masterworks, Bank of America Pops, Paul & Linnea Bert Chamber, Adams Charitable Foundation Family series concerts, Young People’s Concerts and our special events. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend the Adams Charitable Foundation Family series concerts and Young People’s Concerts. All children must have a ticket for admission.
There is no formal dress code for attending MSO concerts. Concertgoers usually dress in suits, vests, sweaters, skirts, khakis, slacks, everything! We generally recommend “business casual.” Usually, our New Year’s Eve at the Symphony concert is the one performance some may opt to don their tuxedos or evening gowns.
Only subscribers have the benefit of exchanging their season tickets. There is no exchange fee, however all subscription ticket exchanges are subject to availability. Ticket exchanges must be made up to three days before the date of the performance. Simply call the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 with your request.
If you arrive late, an usher will seat you at his or her discretion, generally at an appropriate break in music.
Please call the Box Office at (901) 537-2525, and we will issue a ticket replacement voucher.
Gift certificates to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (subject to availability) may be purchased in any denomination. Please call the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 for details.
If you are unable to attend a performance at the last minute, your unused tickets may be donated to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra as a tax-deductible contribution. Ticket donations will be accepted by phone and fax up to three days prior to the concert. You must provide the Box Office with your name, address, phone, concert date and seat location. Night of concert, ticket donations will be accepted in person at the Box Office before the performance.
Please refer to Directions & Parking.
Cellular phones, pagers and alarm watches should be turned off while in the hall. Patrons should ask for the House Manager to report an emergency during a concert, or to make special arrangements to receive emergency phone calls during a concert.
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There are many delicious restaurants in Midtown and downtown Memphis, in close proximity to the Cannon Center. See Dining & Lodging for our recommendations.
Yes. Parking and accessible seating is available at all venues. Please notify the Box Office of your special needs upon ticket purchase.
Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Call our Marketing Manager at (901) 537-2500 for details.
Yes. Students 12 and under receive a 10% discount off ticket prices. Please inform the Box Office if you have students in your party upon ticket purchase. We also have Student Rush tickets at $5, available fifteen minutes before the start of the performance. Students must show their Student ID to receive the Student Rush price. Student Rush tickets and prices are subject to change and availability.
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