Carnegie Hall

(July 23, 2025; NEW YORK, NY)—Carnegie Hall today announced exciting additions to its upcoming United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Taking place from January through July 2026, United in Sound highlights the extraordinary musical riches that have evolved and flourished in the U.S. as our country marks the 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In more than 35 concerts at Carnegie Hall, festival programming will feature jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, hip-hop, country, bluegrass, classical, Broadway, film music, and more, showcasing the very best of the American spirit. Festival events hosted by partner organizations across New York City in spring 2026 will celebrate different facets of American music, offering new avenues for discovery.

Just-added to the United in Sound festival schedule:

• Orchestra of St. Luke’s will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first Broadway classic–Oklahoma!—to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Conducted by Emmy- and Grammy–winning music director Rob Berman, this concert will feature the original orchestrations by iconic Broadway and Hollywood arranger Robert Russell Bennett, whose contributions to Oklahoma! were indispensable. Additional artists for this performance are to be announced.
   
• Acclaimed multi-faceted musician Damien Sneed leads a special Zankel Hall concert on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. that will blend the rich heritage of gospel music with the grandeur of classical symphonies, the soulful rhythms of jazz, and the infectious energy of soul music to create a musical experience that transcends cultures, faiths, and generations. Featuring the visionary Orchestra of Tomorrow and special guests, Sneed will bring his signature blend of technical mastery and heartfelt emotion to the stage.
   
• Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry will make a rare visit to Carnegie Hall for a special night of country music in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Celebrating 100 years of unforgettable performances this season, the Opry continues to honor the past, showcase the present, and shape the future of country music through one-of-a-kind live shows. Featured artists are to be announced. This much anticipated event will mark the fourth headlining performance by the Opry, including previous visits in 1947, 1961, and 2005.

In spring 2026, Hudson Yards will join as a United in Sound festival partner, presenting free outdoor screenings of family-friendly films featuring scores by celebrated American film composers on their 30-foot Big Screen as part of its Spring Family Movie Series at Hudson Yards. Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect will offer short interactive performances prior to select screenings. Film titles and dates will be announced in 2026. For a full list of United in Sound: America at 250 festival partners to date, click here.

As previously announced, United in Sound: America at 250 festival programming at Carnegie Hall will also include performances by a wide range of artists including Marin Alsop, American Composers Orchestra, Timo Andres and Aaron Diehl, Artemis, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brooklyn Rider, Ray Chew, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Feinstein, Rhiannon Giddens, Keyon Harrold, The Knights, Kronos Quartet, The Met Orchestra, aja monet, The New York Pops, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Davóne Tines with Ruckus, and many others.

A complete schedule of festival events will be announced in January 2026. For the most up-to-date information, visit carnegiehall.org/UnitedInSound.


Lead support for United in Sound: America at 250 is provided by Hope and Robert F. Smith.

Major Corporate Sponsor: Bank of America

Additional support provided by the Hearst Foundations.

Ticket Information

Tickets to these newly announced United in Sound: America at 250 events can now be added to current and new Carnegie Hall subscription packages for the 2025-2026 season and purchased as part of a Create Your Own subscription series.

Single tickets go on sale to the general public on August 11 at 11:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at carnegiehall.org, by calling 212-247-7800, and at the Carnegie Hall Box Office.