The Oregon Symphony is a famous symphony orchestra from the U.S., with its home base in Portland. The Portland Symphony Society was established in 1896. It is one of the oldest orchestras in the Western United States and the sixth oldest in the U.S. overall. The group's permanent home is the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon's downtown Cultural District. On October 30, 1896, W.H. Kinross conducted a group of 33 musicians who were the forerunners of the orchestra at the Marquam Grand Theatre. Joseph Haydn's Surprise Symphony was one of the initial selections. In 1899, the orchestra was already putting on an annual concert series. The first tour of the state by the orchestra took place in 1902. In 2003, the orchestra was nominated for its first Grammy. Recorded by Albany Records in January 2000, "Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra" by Oregon composer Tomas Svoboda included principal drummer Niel DePonte. He was nominated for outstanding instrumental soloist performance with orchestra. Carlos Kalmar has been the music director of the orchestra since 2003. The orchestra announced in April 2008 that their contract with Kalmar as music director would be extended until the 2012–2013 season. The orchestra announced in February 2020 that Kalmar will step down as music director at the end of the 2020–2021 season. David Danzmayr made his conducting debut with the orchestra in 2018. He made another guest appearance in 2019. Danzmayr was named the orchestra's new music director for the 2021–2022 season in February.

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Essential Event-Day Checklist

Before You Leave

Digital Tickets: Download tickets to your phone's wallet now. Venue Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable.
ID Check: Bring a valid photo ID; many venues require it for entry or "Will Call" pickup.
Bag Policy: Most venues enforce clear bag policies or limits (typically A4 size or smaller). Check the specific venue site to avoid being turned away.
Cash & Cards: While many venues are now cashless, bring some cash as a backup.

Pro-Tips

Power Up: Bring a portable power bank. Using your phone for video and ride-sharing will drain your battery fast.
Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
Hydration & Energy: Eat a full meal and stay hydrated beforehand.

Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

Oregon Symphony Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Thu, Jun 4 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Fri, Jun 5 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Jun 6 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Jun 7 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Wed, Jun 10 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Sep 19 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Sep 20 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Sep 27 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Fri, Oct 2 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 3 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Oct 4 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Oct 8 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 10 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Oct 11 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Fri, Oct 23 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 24 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Oct 25 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 31 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Nov 1 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Nov 7 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Nov 15 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Nov 21 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Nov 28 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Wed, Dec 2 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Dec 12 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Dec 17 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Wed, Dec 30 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Dec 31 at 7:30pm	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Jan 7 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Fri, Jan 8 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Jan 9 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Jan 10 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Jan 23 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Jan 24 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Jan 30 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Jan 31 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Feb 4 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Feb 6 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Feb 7 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Fri, Feb 12 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Feb 13 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Feb 14 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Thu, Feb 18 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Feb 20 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sun, Feb 21 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR
Sat, Feb 27 at 2027	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall	Portland, OR