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Daytona Beach Symphony Society's upcoming season to be held at News-Journal Center

After 74 years at the Peabody Auditorium, the Daytona Beach Symphony Society has a new home.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 p.m. November 27, 2025
The News-Journal Center. File photo by Jarleene Almenas
The News-Journal Center. File photo by Jarleene Almenas
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For the first time in its 74-year history, the Daytona Beach Symphony Society will present its upcoming 2025-2026 concert season at a new venue: the News-Journal Center in Downtown Daytona Beach.  

“The excitement building in Downtown Daytona Beach makes this the perfect moment to bring world-class symphonic music into the heart of the city,” said Mark Francis, DBSS executive director in a press release. “We are thrilled to welcome renowned orchestras from across the country to a venue that matches the caliber of their performances."

Previously, DBSS concerts were held at the Peabody Auditorium on the beachside. 

The 2025-2026 concert season opens on Thursday, Dec. 11, with selections from Handel's Messiah, performed by the Jacksonville Symphony under the direction of Courtney Lewis. 

The season will also feature:

  • Jan. 8 — "John Williams Salutes America" a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S., performed by the Jacksonville Symphony
  • Jan. 30 — "Carmen" by Georges Bizet, performed by Teatro Lirico D’Europa
  • Feb. 26 — The Manhattan Chamber Players, whose concert includes Dvorak’s "Serenade for Strings" and Tchaikovsky’s "Serenade for Strings."
  • March 27 — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falleta. The concert will include Bruch’s "Scottish Fantasy," performed by world-renowned violinist Simone Porter, and Brahms’ First Symphony.  

For tickets and subscriptions, visit DBSS.org or call 386-253-2901.

 

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