ESO 26/27 Season FAQ

ESO 26/27 Season FAQ

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About the 26/27 Season

We’re putting the final touches on an unforgettable season. The programming for the 2026/2027 season will be announced in March.

First Access allows renewing subscribers to purchase their regular seats for their series before the 2026/2027 season programming is finalized, giving them first access to the season. If that’s you, you can also purchase subscription add-ons early, such as Handel’s Messiah, A Very Merry Pops, Hollywood for the Holidays, Joe Hisaishi: Music of Studio Ghibli, and The Phantom of the Opera. If you renew during the First Access period, you do not pay the subscription handling fee.

Subscribers get significant benefits and savings, including:

  • Big savings on tickets – save up to 41% compared to single ticket prices.
  • First choice of priority seating: By renewing now, you’ll lock-in your preferred seats for the entire season.
  • No exchange fees.
  • Split payment option.
  • Presale opportunities.
  • Free coat check.
  • Save 15% on Musical Education programs.

We’re happy to take seating requests but cannot guarantee all requests will be possible. Until the renewal deadline of April 15, 2026, the available seating for series subscriptions is not yet set, as previous subscribers may or may not choose to renew. Starting April 15, the Box Office will begin reassigning seats. If you’re requesting a new seat, please provide three options if you can. Seats are reassigned on a first-come, first-served basis – renewing early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred seats.

About Subscriptions

You can renew your series subscription for the 2026/27 season now. To keep your subscription seats, you must renew by Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Compose Your Own packages will be available starting in June. Renew your subscription here.

You can purchase a new subscription at any time, starting now. Explore our 2026/2027 subscription packages.

Compose Your Own saves you 15% compared to single ticket prices when you choose three or four concerts from the Classics series, the Robbins Pops series, and the New Music series. You pick the concerts you want, on the dates you want! Compose Your Own packages for the 2026/27 season go on sale in June. Check back soon for more details.

Yes! You may mix Robbins Pops, Classics, and New Music concerts into one Compose Your Own package.

We understand that things can change. You can cancel your subscription anytime up until just before the first concert in your series.

A subscription is for a curated series featuring set concerts with set dates. You pay for it upfront or split it into two payments. Members pay a monthly fee for membership status, which then allows them to purchase tickets to ESO concerts anytime they want for as many concerts as they want for only an additional $10 a ticket plus fees. Learn more about ESO Monthly Memberships here.

If you are already an ESO Member, your ESO Monthly Membership will automatically continue next season. If you pay for your ESO Membership in one installment, your one-time payment will go through July 2, 2026. If you would like to purchase a new membership, you can do so here.

You may start booking your membership tickets on July 21, 2026, during the exclusive presale for subscribers and Members. Members will receive their presale code the morning of July 21 via email. You can book all of your concert seats for the entire season at one time or throughout the season – whichever you prefer!

Yes! You can subscribe to a series or multiple series, and you can also add on an ESO Monthly Membership if you would like to purchase tickets to concerts outside of your subscription package.

Yes! Monthly members may purchase $10 member tickets to ESO Specials. To view ESO Specials, click here.

Yes, the ESO is working with a local teleservice company called Sfz Limited. They specially cater to performing arts centers and other non-profit organizations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 780.428.1414.

Important Dates and Times

We are currently sorting out the details for this year's festival. Please stay tuned for more information. If you are a past Symphony Under the Sky subscriber (at Hawrelak Park or Snow Valley), you will receive an email when renewal becomes available.

Yes, you can exchange ESO tickets for any other ESO performances. An exchange fee may apply. Subscribers and ESO Monthly Members can exchange tickets without paying an exchange fee. Subscribers and Members get early access to exchanges, starting on July 21, 2026, at 10 AM MT. Contact the Box Office by emailing box.office@winspearcentre.com or calling 780.428.1414 to exchange tickets.

The subscriber presale for single tickets begins on Monday, July 21, 2026, at 10 AM MT. Subscribers will receive their presale code the morning of July 21 via email.

Public single ticket sales begin on Monday, July 28, 2026, at 10 AM MT.

Our Box Office is open on the phone and in person Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. To access the Box Office during daytime hours, please use the far right main door when facing the Winspear from Churchill Square (99 Street). We are also open for walk-ins beginning 90 minutes before scheduled events. For contact information, click here.