All Events
Coffee with the Conductor
August 13, 2025 - April 8, 2026
These free, educational and engaging sessions give audiences the opportunity to learn more about each concert repertoire, the history behind the pieces and composers, and participate in an informal Q&A with Maestro Matt Wardell.
Cocktails with the Conductor
August 13, 2025 - April 8, 2026
These free, educational and engaging sessions give audiences the opportunity to learn more about each concert repertoire, the history behind the pieces and composers, and participate in an informal Q&A with Maestro Matt Wardell.
The Fifth Element
(1997)
September 4 - 28, 2025
250 years in the future, all will be lost unless the fifth element is found.
Classics and Cocktails:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
(1977)
September 4 - 27, 2025
We are not alone.
The Book of Eli
(2010)
September 5 - 27, 2025
Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.
The Boss Project: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
September 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Enjoy decades of Springsteen's beloved catalogue with The Boss Project.
Music Box 1: Joshua and Hannah Mazur
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
September 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Join virtuosic musicians from the Ocala Symphony and their talented friends for an intimate chamber music experience in the Reilly’s NOMA Black Box Theatre!
Dueling Pianos | September 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
September 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Enjoy dueling pianos, cocktails and an evening of fun with friends!
Reilly After Hours presents:
Dueling Pianos Uncensored | September 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
September 12, 2025 | 9 PM
Get ready for a night of laughter, outrageous requests, and a high-energy, adults-only atmosphere that'll leave you begging for an encore!
Comedic Hypnotist: Flip Orley
"Aliens Are Among Us and They're Hilarious!
September 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Close Encounters of the Third Kind sponsored by Renstar Medical Research
September 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a special Classics and Cocktails screening, courtesy of Renstar Medical Research!
Blues in the Box: Matt Schofield
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
September 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM
A multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader, Matt Schofield is one of the most influential guitarists of his generation.
2025 Adult Spelling Bee
Presented by Artify Ocala, Angie Lewis State Farm, Neighborhood Storage
September 25, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Reilly Noir Series:
Zachary Bartholomew: Tribute to Chick Corea
Live in the NOMA Black Box with special guest Jose Valentino
September 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM
An endearing and interactive musical performance remembering jazz icon Armando “Chick” Corea!
September 2025 | Sit Down for Stand Up!
Live at the Marion Theatre
September 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM
You won't want to miss this LIVE stand up comedy event featuring three talented and hilarious comics!
WindFM Rocks the Reilly: Absolute Queen
September 27 | 7:30 PM
Journey into the world of rock royalty with Absolute Queen!
Threads of Light: A New Requiem
September 28, 2025 | 3:00 PM
An exploration of light, hope, and renewal!
Given To Fly – The Pearl Jam Experience
October 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM
A standout tribute that recreates the raw-power drive, explosive vibe, and soulful sound of Pearl Jam!
Amy Bruni
Walking with Ghosts: An Evening of True Crime
October 5, 2025 | 3:30 PM
An afternoon of hauntings and the true crime mysteries!
Reilly Noir Series:
Frank Vignola
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
October 10 | 7:30 PM
October 2025 | Sit Down for Stand Up!
Live at the Marion Theatre
October 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
You won't want to miss this LIVE stand up comedy event featuring three talented and hilarious comics!
41st K-Country Acoustic Concert
presented by K-Country
October 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM
The 41st K-Country Acoustic Concert!
“Pictures at an Exhibition” with Jose Maria Ingles
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
October 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Join us for a special performance with award-winning pianist, José María Inglés!
OSO: Open Rehearsals
October 17, 2025 – April 10, 2026
Open Rehearsals give families and students an opportunity to experience an educational, behind-the-curtain view on how a symphony prepares for a professional concert!
Ocala Grindhouse 7
October 18, 2025 | 6 PM
Ocala Grindhouse 7 featuring "Tokyo Gore Police" and "Night of the Demons"!
Opening Weekend of the Symphony:
Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Subscription Concert
October 18-19, 2025
Kick off the Ocala Symphony’s milestone 50th Anniversary Season with a thrilling concert of vibrant rhythms and evocative melodies!
Dueling Pianos | October 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
October 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Enjoy dueling pianos, cocktails and an evening of fun with friends!
Reilly After Hours presents:
Dueling Pianos Uncensored | October 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
October 24, 2025 | 9 PM
Get ready for a night of laughter, outrageous requests, and a high-energy, adults-only atmosphere that'll leave you begging for an encore!
Reilly Noir Series:
UF Jazz Faculty with Special Guests
featuring Alex Pershounin, Clyde Connor, Scott Wilson, Edward White, Noah Berdugo and vocalist Annie Matot
October 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM
UF Jazz Faculty with Special Guests!
Phantasmagoria XVI: Hauntingly Whimsical Tales
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 1, 2025 | 7 PM
Join the members of Phantasmagoria as they take a very special journey through the tales of iconic Artist and Author Edward Gorey in celebration of his 100th Birthday Year!
Reilly Noir Series:
Nesto’s Jazz Quartet
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Experience a dense influence of hard bop, bebop, samba, baião, bossa nova, and Caribbean grooves!
Music Box 2: The Tritium Ensemble
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 9, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Featuring the Ocala Symphony’s Principal 2nd Violinist, Aniela Moldovan, horn section member, Will Winter, and Canadian composer and pianist, Christopher Goddard!
Koo Koo
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM
High-energy, interactive dance party featuring silly songs, audience participation, and tons of fun for kids and families!
The Viscount’s Ball: A Bridgerton-Inspired String Concert
November 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM
A Bridgerton-Inspired String Concert!
November 2025 | Sit Down for Stand Up!
November 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM
You won't want to miss this LIVE stand up comedy event featuring three talented and hilarious comics!
Alison Brown
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Introducing GRAMMY-winning musician, Alison Brown!
Handel’s Messiah
November 23, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of communal joy and musical splendor!
Dueling Pianos | November 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 28, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Enjoy dueling pianos, cocktails and an evening of fun with friends!
Reilly After Hours presents:
Dueling Pianos Uncensored | November 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
November 28, 2025 | 9 PM
Get ready for a night of laughter, outrageous requests, and a high-energy, adults-only atmosphere that'll leave you begging for an encore!
Symphony Under the Lights
Presented by Jenkins Auto Group
December 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Join us for a family-favorite tradition here in Ocala!
Pops! Goes the Holidays
Subscription Concert
December 6-7, 2025
Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive holiday concert for the whole family!
The Nutcracker with the Ocala Symphony
in partnership with Dance Alive National Ballet
December 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Experience the magic of live orchestra and ballet!
The Nutcracker
proudly presented by Dance Alive National Ballet
December 14 - 15, 2025
This professional ballet brings audiences a performance the entire family will enjoy!
The Michael Bublé Experience presents:
A Very Bublé Christmas
December 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Join us for the Ultimate Michael Bublè Experience!
Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience
December 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Double Vision delivers an electrifying Foreigner tribute show that’s truly in a class of its own!
Reilly Noir Series:
Kelly/Scott Jazztet “Artfully Christmas!”
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
December 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM
An evening of holiday jazz!
Dueling Pianos | December 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
December 27, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Enjoy dueling pianos, cocktails and an evening of fun with friends!
Reilly After Hours presents:
Dueling Pianos Uncensored | December 2025
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
December 27, 2025 | 9 PM
Get ready for a night of laughter, outrageous requests, and a high-energy, adults-only atmosphere that'll leave you begging for an encore!
35th Annual Young Artist Competition: Honors Recital
January 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Join us for our 35th Annual Young Artist Competition Honors Recital!
Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
January 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Experience Rumours ATL - the best Fleetwood Mac Tribute band!
We’re going to take you on a musical journey like no other with TAKE3!
Romantic America Add-on Dinner Experience
January 24-25, 2026
A menu inspired by classic American fare!
Romantic America
Subscription Concert
January 24-25, 2026
Immerse yourself in an evening of American orchestral splendor!
Los Lonely Boys
January 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Experience the Grammy-winning “Texican rock & roll” of Los Lonely Boys!
Film Music Spectacular
Subscription Concert
February 14-15, 2026
Experience the magic of Hollywood with an evening of unforgettable film music!
Chris Botti
February 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
America's largest-selling instrumental artists is coming to the Reilly Arts Center! His success includes four #1 jazz albums and multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards!
Music Box 3: Kristen Stoner and the Flutes of the Ocala Symphony
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
March 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Featuring Ocala Symphony Principal Flute, Kristen Stoner and OSO flutists, Dylan King, Emily Theobald, and Karissa McKinney.
Steve Hofstetter
Live at the Marion Theatre
March 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Celtic Visions II
March 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Embark on a retrospective journey through beloved music inspired by Celtic Woman, Riverdance, and Enya!
To Spring!
Subscription Concert
March 21-22, 2026
Celebrate the beauty of nature and the brilliance and growth of young talent!
Almost ABBA – The #1 Tribute to ABBA
Presented by Vintage Vinyl Productions
April 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Almost ABBA recreates the magic and nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed and interactive audience experience!
Closing Weekend of the Symphony:
I Got Rhythm: Bernstein, Gershwin, and Copland
Subscription Concert
April 11-12, 2026
The dynamic finale of our golden anniversary season is pulsing with vibrant energy and brilliance!
Music Box 4: Arnold Irchai and Dale Fedele
in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center
May 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Featuring Ocala Symphony Principal Bassoonist, Arnold Irchai and clarinet section and utility player, Dale Fedele.