Sinfonia Gulf Coast launches its 21st season in spectacular style with Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with New York Voices on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach.
Celebrating 40 years of vocal jazz excellence, Grammy Award-winning New York Voices brings its farewell tour, The Four and Only, to this intimate evening of dining and performance. Featuring Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader and Lauren Kinhan, the acclaimed ensemble has captivated audiences worldwide with breathtaking harmonies, inventive arrangements and a seamless blend of jazz, pop and Brazilian influences. This rare performance offers a final opportunity to experience one of the world’s most celebrated vocal groups together on its farewell tour.
The evening includes valet parking, a sparkling wine reception, multi-course dinner, wine, gratuity and the performance. Tickets are from $375 per person, with proceeds benefiting Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s music education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida. Seating is limited, and this event is expected to sell out.
Sinfonia’s 2026–2027 Main Event concert season unfolds with an ambitious mix of cinematic favorites, Broadway talent, classical masterworks and gravity-defying spectacle, all performed by the area’s only fully professional orchestra. The 21st season also delivers even more classical music with two Classical Connections concerts featuring extraordinary guest artists alongside orchestral masterworks.
“After 21 seasons, we continue to look for new ways to surprise, connect with and inspire our audiences while staying grounded in the extraordinary power of great music,” said Demetrius Fuller, founder and Music & Artistic Director of Sinfonia Gulf Coast. “This season moves from the intimacy and artistry of New York Voices to Beethoven and Haydn, from the cinematic magic of The Wizard of Oz to Broadway and the breathtaking artistry of Troupe Vertigo. That range is at the heart of what we do. It’s adventurous, accessible and unexpected — your symphony … redefined. And underlying everything we present is our deep commitment to music education and ensuring young people throughout our community have meaningful opportunities to experience great music.”
The main concert season opens Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. with Film in Concert: The Wizard of Oz at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Dugas Pavilion in Destin. Audiences can follow the Yellow Brick Road as one of cinema’s most beloved classics comes to life on the big screen while Sinfonia Gulf Coast performs Herbert Stothart’s Academy Award-winning score live and perfectly synchronized with the film. From Over the Rainbowto the Emerald City and beyond, the outdoor concert experience celebrates a timeless film that has enchanted generations. Lawn seating is $25 per person, $15 for students and $20 for military. Reserved table seating is $45 per person. Bring a picnic supper or purchase fare from local food trucks.
Sinfonia turns the spotlight to the classics Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Destin High School with Classical Connections featuring Howard Levy, harmonica and piano. The two-time Grammy Award winner is a virtuoso pianist, pioneering diatonic harmonica player, composer and educator whose groundbreaking techniques transformed the harmonica into a concert soloist capable of crossing classical, jazz, folk and world music. Levy will give the world-premiere performance of his Eastern European Harmonica and Piano Concerto for Single Soloist, a vibrant four-movement work inspired by the musical traditions of Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans. Beethoven’s spirited Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 completes the program. Tickets are $35 per person, $15 for students and $20 for military.
The season shifts into holiday mode Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. when The Broadway Boys join Sinfonia Gulf Coast for Holiday Pops at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach. Featuring acclaimed performers from Broadway productions including Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, Jersey Boys, The Book of Mormon and Hadestown, the ensemble brings fresh, electrifying arrangements that blend Broadway favorites with pop, rock, funk and gospel influences. Audiences can expect soaring vocals, dazzling harmonies, heartwarming holiday classics and behind-the-scenes stories from the Great White Way. Tickets are $45-$69.50 per person and $25 for students and military.
Classical Connections returns Saturday, March 13, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Destin High School with acclaimed cellist Coleman Itzkoff. Known for his dazzling technique, expressive warmth and adventurous musical spirit, Itzkoff has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and on stages around the world. He joins Sinfonia to perform Haydn’s radiant Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major. Haydn’s spirited Symphony No. 82, “The Bear,” and majestic Symphony No. 104, “London,” bookend the program. Tickets are $35 per person, $15 for students and $20 for military.
Sinfonia brings the season to a spectacular close Saturday, May 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. with Cirque Cinema at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. Troupe Vertigo’s gravity-defying aerial artists join Sinfonia Gulf Coast for a breathtaking fusion of acrobatics, dance and unforgettable movie music, creating a cinematic season finale that takes the symphony experience to exhilarating new heights. Tickets are $45-$69.50 per person and $25 for students and military.
Beyond the concert stage, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains a deep commitment to music education and community engagement. Since its founding in 2005, the organization has worked to entertain, educate and inspire Northwest Florida through imaginative musical programming while expanding access to music for the next generation. Sinfonia’s education initiatives, guest artists in schools and outreach programs have impacted more than 220,000 children, making education an integral part of its mission and its work throughout the community.
Save the dates and experience Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 21st season of world-class artistry, musical discovery and unexpected collaborations. Tickets for the 2026–2027 season are available for purchase online at SinfoniaGulfCoast.org. For more information, call (850) 460-8800 or email info@sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
