Are children allowed to attend this symphony performance?

Yes, children may attend, but every patron regardless of age must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly in their seat throughout the entire performance.

Is there a pre-concert talk available?

Yes, evening ticket holders can attend Concert Insights at 7:00 PM, a free 30-minute discussion with the guest artists and conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Do the afternoon and evening performances have the same program?

No, the piece Harmonielehre by John Adams is only included in the evening performances.

Rhapsody in Blue with the North Carolina Symphony

Name: Rhapsody in Blue with the North Carolina Symphony
Start: 2026-10-16T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

“Arrive by 7:00 PM for the evening shows to catch the free pre-concert talk.”

When

Oct 16

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Fri., 12 pm and 8pm; Sat., 8pm

Where

Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

Ages

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Price

$48.77 - $69.12

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Rhapsody in Blue with the North Carolina Symphony is a live classical music concert featuring works by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and John Adams at Meymandi Concert Hall. If you plan to attend, keep in mind that every audience member must have a ticket, regardless of age, and must be able to sit quietly in their seat for the entire performance. Tickets range from $48.77 to $69.12. For the evening performances, you can arrive at 7:00 PM for a free, 30-minute pre-concert discussion with the guest artists and Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, which also gives you extra time to park and find your seats before the music begins. This concert makes a wonderful weekend outing for parents looking to enjoy a sophisticated afternoon or evening of legendary American music in downtown Raleigh. With a Friday lunchtime option and two evening showtimes, it is easy to fit a high-quality musical performance into your weekend schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are children allowed to attend this symphony performance?: Yes, children may attend, but every patron regardless of age must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly in their seat throughout the entire performance.
Is there a pre-concert talk available?: Yes, evening ticket holders can attend Concert Insights at 7:00 PM, a free 30-minute discussion with the guest artists and conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Do the afternoon and evening performances have the same program?: No, the piece Harmonielehre by John Adams is only included in the evening performances.

Last updated September 26, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Rhapsody in Blue with the North Carolina Symphony runs Fri, Oct 16, 2026, Fri., 12 pm and 8pm; Sat., 8pm.

Getting There

Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is at 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Tickets or entry money — admission is $48.77 - $69.12

Rhapsody in Blue with the North Carolina Symphony

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