Music education is at the heart of our mission at Cape Symphony. Here you will find classes for students of all ages and stages, where highly experienced, talented faculty members foster musical growth and development with kindness and skill. We have family music classes, group piano lessons for children and adults, an online music appreciation lecture series, flute and string performance ensembles for teens and adults, and more! What would you like to learn?
This is a rare and intimate evening with one of America’s most distinctive voices in roots music. Pokey LaFarge brings a series of exclusive solo performances to the East Coast this August, and Cape Cod is one of a select few stops. Join us for a special performance at the Hermann Theater at the Simon Center for the Arts—an intimate listening room designed for experiencing live music up close.
Presented in collaboration with MVY Radio and supported by The Cape Cod Foundation through the Falmouth Fund, this evening reflects a shared commitment to bringing meaningful, high-quality live music experiences to the region.
For these special solo shows, Pokey strips it all back to voice, guitar, and storytelling, offering a rare, up close reimagining of songs from his nine album catalog, alongside fresh interpretations of Gospel, Rock and Roll, and Country classics.
This is not a full band show. This is something rarer: An artist at the height of his craft, alone on stage, creating a direct and immersive connection with the audience in a setting designed for deep listening.
Join Cape Symphony Presents for Thursday Night Chapters - a free, weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port.
Running from May 21 through September 3, this concert series transforms Thursday evenings into a vibrant celebration of live music, community, and Cape Cod culture. Set at one of the Cape’s most unique and intimate venues, Thursday Night Chapters invites you to unwind, connect, and experience incredible performances under the stars.
Each week features a rotating lineup of standout local and regional artists spanning folk, jazz, soul, and beyond. Whether you're discovering a new favorite artist or returning for a familiar sound, no two nights are the same.
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in. Chapter House offers a thoughtfully curated bar and a delicious food menu, making it easy to turn your night into a full evening out. Enjoy cocktails, local beers, and bites while taking in the music. The outdoor setting features cozy fire pits and yard games, with a laid-back, social atmosphere that’s perfect for groups, families, or a casual night out. It’s not just a concert - it’s a complete Cape Cod summer experience.
Free admission! Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere. See you on Thursdays.
Back for its third season, this beloved summer tradition brings live jazz, craft beer, and local flavor to the heart of Cape Cod every Friday. Join us all season long for top regional artists, a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, and some of the best brews on the Cape. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or just discovering the scene, this is where your summer weekends begin! Fresh pours from Devil's Purse, delicious food from Red River BBQ. See you on the patio!
Cape Symphony Presents launches Freebird Patio Sessions, a brand-new live music residency at Freebird Motor Lodge as part of Summer Sessions on 28—a seasonal series celebrating music, hospitality, and community across Cape Cod.
Inspired by Freebird’s retro Americana aesthetic, rock-and-roll spirit, and laid-back poolside energy, the series transforms summer afternoons into live music experiences designed to bring together locals, travelers, artists, and the broader Cape creative community. Blending singer-songwriters, indie artists, DJs, soul-infused performers, and eclectic regional talent, Freebird Patio Sessions creates an atmosphere that feels both spontaneous and intentional—equal parts listening lounge, summer hang, and cultural gathering place.
Set against the backdrop of one of Cape Cod’s most distinctive boutique hospitality destinations, each performance invites guests to slow down, discover new artists, and experience the creative pulse of the Cape in a fresh and welcoming way.
More Info: www.freebirdmotorlodge.com
Looking to experience Mardi Gras right here on the Cape? Join Cape Symphony Presents at Aplaya Kitchen + Tiki Bar for The Hot Tamale Brass Band on Sunday, September 20!
Amidst the tropical oasis that is Aplaya, The Hot Tamale Brass Band will take you on a musical excursion through New Orleans jazz, festive Mardi Gras, funky second line parades, New Orleans jazz funeral traditions, and more! Performing all over Boston since the 90s, The Hot Tamales will have you up and dancing. The band frequently performs at Boston Red Sox pre-game shows, local clubs, parades, parties, or anywhere that you can fit a tuba.
While vibing along to the brass band, enjoy a cocktail or snack from Aplaya’s mouthwatering menu of Filipino dishes. In Tagalog, a major language of the Philippines, Aplaya means “beach” or “coast.” Aplaya Kitchen + Tiki Bar offers a vibrant and delicious Filipino menu with amazing tiki cocktails in an outdoor setting, right in downtown Chatham.
See you there!
As we open a bold new season of discovery, we invite you on a thrilling journey beyond the horizon. From the vastness of the cosmos to the wonder of the unknown, this spectacular opening concert launches Worlds Await with music that is thrilling, cinematic, and awe-inspiring.
We’ll begin in orbit, with Kaija Saariaho’s radiant meditation on the motion of the cosmos. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 follows, balancing dreamlike lyricism with flashes of wit. The journey culminates in Holst’s The Planets, a suite of vivid astrological portraits from martial thunder to shimmering mysticism.
Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance.
KAIJA SAARIAHO
Asteroid 4179: Toutatis
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Violin Concerto No.1
GUSTAV HOLST
The Planets
As we open a bold new season of discovery, we invite you on a thrilling journey beyond the horizon. From the vastness of the cosmos to the wonder of the unknown, this spectacular opening concert launches Worlds Await with music that is thrilling, cinematic, and awe-inspiring.
We’ll begin in orbit, with Kaija Saariaho’s radiant meditation on the motion of the cosmos. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 follows, balancing dreamlike lyricism with flashes of wit. The journey culminates in Holst’s The Planets, a suite of vivid astrological portraits from martial thunder to shimmering mysticism.
Ticketholders are invited to an entertaining and informative talk about the concert program beginning one hour before the performance.
KAIJA SAARIAHO
Asteroid 4179: Toutatis
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Violin Concerto No.1
GUSTAV HOLST
The Planets
Cape Symphony Presents launches Freebird Patio Sessions, a brand-new live music residency at Freebird Motor Lodge as part of Summer Sessions on 28—a seasonal series celebrating music, hospitality, and community across Cape Cod.
Inspired by Freebird’s retro Americana aesthetic, rock-and-roll spirit, and laid-back poolside energy, the series transforms summer afternoons into live music experiences designed to bring together locals, travelers, artists, and the broader Cape creative community. Blending singer-songwriters, indie artists, DJs, soul-infused performers, and eclectic regional talent, Freebird Patio Sessions creates an atmosphere that feels both spontaneous and intentional—equal parts listening lounge, summer hang, and cultural gathering place.
Set against the backdrop of one of Cape Cod’s most distinctive boutique hospitality destinations, each performance invites guests to slow down, discover new artists, and experience the creative pulse of the Cape in a fresh and welcoming way.
More Info: www.freebirdmotorlodge.com
Bernard Herrmann’s music for Psycho is among the greatest film scores of all time. Come hear it performed live, perfectly synchronized to the film projected on the big screen behind the Orchestra. Slashing strings, pulsing rhythms, and stark silences heighten every frame as music drives the tension in this classic thriller! Music Director Alyssa Wang will conduct.
Bernard Herrmann’s music for Psycho is among the greatest film scores of all time. Come hear it performed live, perfectly synchronized to the film projected on the big screen behind the Orchestra. Slashing strings, pulsing rhythms, and stark silences heighten every frame as music drives the tension in this classic thriller! Music Director Alyssa Wang will conduct.
Duo Andalus brings Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish songs from the Mediterranean to North Africa to Wellfleet Preservation Hall.
Vocalist Lala Tamar makes her Cape Cod debut alongside flamenco guitarist and oud virtuoso Ofer Ronen in an encounter between voice and strings, cultures and sounds.
Performing as Duo Andalus, the two carry traditional and original songs sung in Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish. Tamar, born to Moroccan-Brazilian Jewish parents, is a singer, poet, and guimbri player whose credits include a Lincoln Center debut and the first contemporary album recorded in Haquetia. Ronen is a musicologist and a leading interpreter of flamenco and Middle Eastern music.
Together they honor the roots of three cultures as one, in this exceptional, family-friendly concert.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA
Doors 6:30 PM | Concert 7:00 PM
Tickets $35
All ages welcome! Student discounts are available. Email
Seating is limited; please purchase tickets in advance.
Celebrate the rhythms and voices of the Americas! Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances bursts with energy and color, and Tania León’s Pasajes evokes the exuberance of her Cuban childhood. Selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story bring intensity, romance, and theatrical flair to a concert alive with movement and passion.
GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Three Latin American Dances
TANIA LEON
Pasajes
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Music from West Side Story
Celebrate the rhythms and voices of the Americas! Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin American Dances bursts with energy and color, and Tania León’s Pasajes evokes the exuberance of her Cuban childhood. Selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story bring intensity, romance, and theatrical flair to a concert alive with movement and passion.
GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Three Latin American Dances
TANIA LEON
Pasajes
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Music from West Side Story
Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.
Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.
Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.
Sleigh bells ring and spirits soar at Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape concert! Join the Orchestra and special guests to celebrate the wonders of the season and the pleasure of sharing them together. Bring family and friends for glad tidings, good cheer, and a concert to remember.