Of course! Everyone is welcome at the concert. Please keep in mind that most season concerts last several hours, and all audience members are expected to respectful others and if anyone is disturbing other patrons they may be asked to step outside.

The family day concerts are shorter and engaging for all ages no matter if you’ve never been to the symphony or are a regular! To learn more click below.

This is a question a lot of people have, and the answer depends on you! If you’d like to dress up in your fanciest attire, great! If you’re more of a jeans and t-shirt person, amazing! We believe that the symphony should be accessible to everyone.

We have a Spooky Symphony concert around Halloween that is perfect for family friendly costumes!

For a Classical Concert, the TSO usually plays established music. Beethoven’s 7th Symphony or one of Bach’s Cello Suites might be a part of this concert.

While at a Pops Concert, the TSO plays music from a wide range of genres, styles, and composers. This is where you would go to find Movie music like Star Wars or Pirates of the Caribbean, or maybe something that’s a little more familiar to everyone.

The doors at White Concert Hall open an hour before every concert. If it’s a 7:30pm concert, plan to arrive by 7:15pm to park, get your tickets, and find your seat.

There’s also the FREE Pre-Concert talk at 6:30pm which is open to everyone before classical series concerts. The conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett will give you a behind the scenes look at the music the TSO will play. This is a great opportunity if you want to learn more about the music.

Don’t worry. If you end up being late and the symphony has started playing, wait outside the doors until you hear clapping or a break in the music.

If you have any questions or are unsure when to go in, ask one of the ushers or staff at Will Call and they will be happy to help you.

A concert usually lasts 1.5 – 2 hours with an intermission at the halfway point. The intermission gives you time to stretch, talk with your neighbor, or visit the lobby for refreshments.

There is no food or drink allowed in White Concert Hall. Please finish your refreshments from the lobby before making your way back to your seat.

Both cash and card are accepted at the concessions booth.

Concerts are usually held at Washburn University’s beautiful White Concert Hall located at 1700 SW Jewell Ave, Topeka, KS 66621. This is true unless specifically stated on the concert page. See the page below to learn about parking and where to go!

Please see the parking page below to learn more!

Parking on Washburn University’s campus is free and close to the concert hall. See the page below for more information on parking.

Symphony Suppers is a great way to complete your evening with dinner and a show! Learn more below.

There are ADA accessible entrances at the front of White Concert Hall and accessible seating is available upon request. Floor seats in White Concert Hall have a sloped walkway to reach them without the use of stairs. Please let staff know if you require assistance and we will be happy to assist you to your seat.

There are accessible parking spots near White Concert Hall and the Bradbury Thompson center. There is also a drop off zone at the front of White Concert Hall. Please let staff know if you require assistance and we will be happy to assist you to your seat.

There are listening devices available for any patron wanting to use them. Please talk to one of the staff at the concert or email kevin@topekasymphony.org to request them.

Since White Concert Hall is open to the public, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free space.

This is a question a lot of people have. Sometimes there are breaks in pieces and the piece is not quite finished, which can be confusing. One way to know when to clap is to follow others in the audience. Another way is to clap when you feel moved after a piece. If all else fails just know, it’s ok to clap. The worst thing that happens is the orchestra gets a little extra applause.

Taking photos or recording during a live performance is not allowed, as it can be disruptive and violates music licensing rights. If you are found violating this policy, you may be asked to leave the performance.

We ask that you turn your cellphone off during the concert. This way you and everyone in the audience can enjoy the music without distraction. Please feel free to use your phone during intermission, but remember to turn it off for the second half as well. If your cellphone is disturbing others during the performance, you may be asked to step out of the concert hall.

During most concerts there is about a 20 minute intermission.

Your best source of information is on this website under concerts and events or through the Topeka Symphony Orchestra’s social media pages. You can also call the TSO office at (785) 232-2032.

The School Day Concert is a free performance by the Topeka Symphony Orchestra for students to experience symphonic music. The concert is a welcoming and engaging environment where everyone can experience the joy of music. Learn more below.

This is a special concert around Halloween where everyone is encouraged to wear family friendly costumes to enjoy the symphony. Like the School Days concert, the Spooky Symphony is free to everyone and provides a welcoming and engaging environment to experience the joy of music.

The Gala is an exciting evening of fun, food, and friends. There is a live auction as well as a silent auction. The proceeds from this event goes to support programs like the Topeka Youth Orchestras, Young Artist Competition, and the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. Learn more below:

A legacy fund supports the symphony by Legacy giving refers to gifts that donors plan to be distributed from their estate after their death. Please contact our office at (785) 232-2032 or click below to learn more.

Give us a call at (785) 232-2032 to discuss how you can help the symphony.

Volunteers can be ushers that hand out programs at the concerts, they can support the Topeka Youth Orchestras by putting together candy bags, or something we haven’t listed. Give us a call at (785) 232-2032 and we can point you in the right direction based on what you’d like to do.