Your Symphony Experience

The Hobby Center opened its doors in 2002, establishing a new era for the performing arts and cultural quality of life for Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds. The venue was purposely built with musical theater in mind, bringing the best of Broadway right here to our own backyard. The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is managed and operated by the Hobby Center Foundation, formerly known as the Houston Music Hall Foundation. The Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Please silence all electronic devices before the performance. Photography and audio/video recordings of these performances are strictly prohibited.

Diana American Grill, Grand Lobby bistro, and lobby bars are open for all public performances at the Hobby Center. Reservations for Diana may be made at www.opentable.com. Drinks in non-glass containers are welcome inside the seating area, and food is not permitted to be brought to your seats.

For lost and found inquiries, please speak to any member of the Hobby Center front of house staff or contact the Hobby Center Security Desk at 713.315.2444.

For Classical concerts, if a work has several movements it is traditional to hold applause until the end of the last movement. If you are unsure when a piece ends, check the program or wait for the conductor to face the audience. If you feel truly inspired, however, do not be afraid to applaud! Brief applause between movements after an exceptional performance is always appreciated.

Children ages 6 and up are welcome to all Classical, Bank of America POPS, and Symphony Special concerts. Children of all ages are welcome at PNC Family Series performances. Children must have a ticket for all ticketed events.

Each performance typically allows for late seating, which is scheduled in intervals and determined by the conductor. Our ushers and Front of House Coordinator will instruct you on when late seating is allowed.

Subscribers to six or more Classical or Bank of America POPS concerts, as well as PNC Family Subscribers, may exchange their tickets at no cost. Tickets to Symphony Specials or single ticket purchases are ineligible for exchange or refund.

If you are unable to make a performance, your ticket may be donated prior to the concert for a tax-donation receipt. Donations and exchanges may be made in person, over the phone, or online.

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Gold Classics Favorite Masters

POPS Series Family Series

Great Performers

Summer Series