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Christmas Shows

New Year's Eve Celebration

Samuel Hollister conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a festive concert designed to welcome the new year with music of hope and joy. Guest artist Aubrey Logan joins the orchestra, performing on vocals and trombone. Following the concert, attendees can stay for the After Party in the lobby to socialize and enjoy drinks.

Thu, Dec 31, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Hours

7:30pm.

Ages

All ages (recommended minimum for classical concerts is 5 years; children under 2 may sit on lap)

Neighborhood

Grand Center

Food & Drink

A full bar and light snacks are available at concert concessions.

Parking

The SLSO lot is east of Powell Hall; prepaid parking is available for most concerts while supplies last, and other parking is available in Grand Center.

Accessibility

Powell Hall provides multiple ADA-compliant entrances, accessible seating options, handrails, a sensory viewing room, and 20 accessible parking spaces near the east entrance.

Location

Powell Hall · 718 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Symphony fans and friends celebrating new year’s eve

Vibe

Festive and sociable

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Consider buying prepaid parking in the SLSO lot east of Powell Hall early; spaces are offered for most concerts while supplies last.
  • Use the rideshare drop-off on the north side of Powell Hall along Delmar Boulevard if arriving by Uber or Lyft.
  • After the concert, stay for the lobby After Party; no additional ticket is required.
  • Review the online seat map before choosing tickets to compare sections and view information for selected seats.
  • Pick up drinks or light snacks at the concert concessions; a full bar and light snacks are offered at performances.

Special Events & Promotions

  • SLSO subscribers get a discount on single tickets.
  • First in-app purchases through the SLSO app receive a discount.

Links & Contact

Run by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from the concert?

Samuel Hollister conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, with Aubrey Logan on vocals and trombone; the repertoire is to be announced.

Is there anything after the performance?

The lobby After Party offers drinks and a place to connect with friends; it requires no additional ticket. Featured artists are not scheduled to appear.

Can I get food or drinks at Powell Hall?

Concessions offer a full bar and light snacks, with service points on several levels of the music center.

What are the parking options?

The SLSO lot is immediately east of Powell Hall, with prepaid parking available for most concerts while supplies last. Other parking is available in Grand Center.

What accessibility facilities are available?

The renovated music center has multiple ADA-compliant entrances, accessible seating and parking, elevators, handrails, and a sensory viewing room.

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