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Symphony in the Park

Join the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning for its second year as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s Symphony in the Park features award-winning vocalist Erica Gabriel. Accomplished in a wide range of styles including jazz, musical theatre, opera, and gospel, we are excited to welcome her back for her third performance with the Asheville Symphony!
Darko Butorac, conductor
Erica Gabriel, voice
— Free General Admission —
As always, Symphony in the Park is free and open to the public, but you can reserve your seat to beat the crowds and have a hassle-free experience.
With your reserved seat at Symphony in the Park, you’ll:
Experience the Symphony in the Park performance from one of the front rows.
Skip the crowds and have a chair waiting for you – that you can take home at the end of the night!
Support Symphony in the Park and help us keep this event free and accessible for the entire community.
A ticketed seat for Symphony in the Park includes a camping chair in the reserved VIP section, which is directly behind sponsor tables and close to the Pack Square stage. We encourage you to arrive early for the best availability in the reserved seating selection and parking downtown! At the end of the night, your chair is yours to take.

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