Nutcracker Ballet Sunday Matinee
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, Illinois, 62223, United States
Come Celebrate a Belleville tradition that highlights the partnership of the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Belleville School of Ballet. The Nutcracker Ballet performed in its entirety. Dancers from the Belleville School of Ballet are accompanied by the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra in this Tchaikovsky classic suite.

Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Belleville First Assembly of God, 900 Fair Oaks Drive, Belleville, IL, 62221, United States
Come out to support our Youth Orchestra in the first concert of their season. Hear holiday classics and favorites at this performance.

Christmas Wonders
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral of Saint Peter, 200 W Harrison St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Richard Thompson, conductor

Experience the magic of the holiday season with “Christmas Wonders,” a captivating concert by the Belleville Philharmonic Chorale, conducted by Richard Thompson. This enchanting event will take place at the magnificent Cathedral of St Peter in Belleville, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of sacred and festive choral works.

Join us as the Chorale fills the cathedral with the harmonious sounds of the season, celebrating the spirit of Christmas through a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary pieces. Whether you’re a long-time fan of choral music or discover it for the first time, “Christmas Wonders” promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you filled with joy and wonder.

Holiday Pops
2025-12-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Lincoln Theater, 103 E Main St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Get ready to experience the magic of the season at the Holiday Pops Concert! Join the Belleville Philharmonic as they present a festive concert conducted by the talented Joseph Choi. This delightful event will feature a mix of traditional and pop Christmas hits that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.Before the main concert, enjoy a special theatre organ preshow by the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society. This unique performance will take place at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, adding an extra touch of charm to your evening. Thanks to a generous donation this event is free, however due to demand tickets are required.

Stars of Tomorrow
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Saint Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62223, United States
Stars of Tomorrow, Philharmonic Orchestra

Joseph Choi, conductor

Featuring winners of the Stars of Tomorrow Competition.

Venue is handicap accessible.

George N. Tuerck Memorial Concert
2026-03-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Belleville First Assembly of God, 900 Fair Oaks Drive, Belleville, Illinois
Join us as we celebrate the life of the youth orchestra founder, George N. Tuerck. The concert will feature three concerto winners of the competition named in Mr. Tuerck’s honor.

Concerto in C Minor “Il Sospetto”

1st Movement Allegro Antonio Vivaldi

featuring Jonas Wittlich, violin soloist

Trumpet Concerto in E flat

1st Movement Allegro con spirito Johhan Nepomuk Hummel

featuring Aaron Eisenhauer, trumpet soloist

Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra

1st Movement Allegro Moderato Max Bruch

featuring Abby Leatherman, violin soloist

From Sea To Shining Sea
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral of Saint Peter, 200 W Harrison St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Philharmonic Chorale Richard Thompson, conductor

The concert honors America, the homeland for people of freedom and high ideals. Not only the patriotic sounds of America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic, but the songs of progress surging across the land….Down by the Riverside, Shenandoah, Deep River, and the title song from the popular musical, Oklahoma.American composers Morton Lauridsen, Randall Thompson and Leonard Bernstein are honored. The repertoire moves across the country in Elijah Rock, Homeward Bound, and Ghost Riders in the Sky. The concert ends with a reflective setting of Leonard Bernstein’s Somewhere, a song longing for an America with a place for everyone.

Venue is handicap accessible.

Tchaikovsky Fireworks
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W B St, Belleville, Illinois, 62220, United States
Joseph Choi, conductor

MENDELSSOHN St. Paul Overture

HAYDN The Heavens are Telling from Creation (Performed at the first Philharmonic Concert on January 26, 1867)

MENDELSSOHN He Watching Over Israel from Elijah

Thanks be to God from Elijah

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

Venue is handicap accessible.
