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2026 ProMusica Summer Music Series

Join ProMusica for two free concerts on August 13 & 14! Spend a magical evening in the Grand Mallway of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, with world-class orchestral performances each night. Pack a picnic (no outside alcohol permitted) and enjoy live music in the botanical gardens. You do not need to reserve tickets. These concerts are free and open to the public.

Gates open at 6pm and the concerts begin at 8pm. The duration is approximately 1 hour with no intermission.

Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Cash bars will be open for refreshments. In the hour before the performance, there will be children’s activities (location to be announced). Animals (with the exception of Service Animals) are not permitted.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

A Classical Evening

Thursday, August 13 | 8:00 PM

Nadine Hur, flute

David Danzmayr, conductor

Cuong                         Next Week’s Trees

Mozart                        Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major

Schubert                    Symphony No. 4 “Italian”

Music Director David Danzmayr leads ProMusica in a vibrant program blending contemporary energy with classical elegance. Vietnamese American composer Viet Cuong’s Next Week’s Trees opens, followed by Mozart’s graceful Flute Concerto No. 1, featuring principal flutist Nadine Hur. The evening concludes with Mendelssohn’s energetic “Italian” Symphony, radiating warmth and summer delight.

A Little Night Music

Friday, August 14 | 8:00 PM

Justin Kohan, trumpet

David Danzmayr, conductor

Nielsen                       Petite Suite

Haydn                         Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major

Walker                        Lyric for Strings

Mozart                        Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Join ProMusica for a celebration of music, opening with Nielsen’s playful Petite Suite and Haydn’s beloved Trumpet Concerto, featuring principal trumpet Justin Kohan. Walker’s tender Lyric for Strings offers a reflective pause before Mozart’s sparkling Eine Kleine Nachtmusik closes the night with charm, elegance, and pure summer joy.

VIP EXPERIENCE:
Enhance your Summer Music Series experience with a VIP package that includes reserved seating, a curated gourmet boxed meal, a complimentary drink ticket, and a ProMusica-branded drinkware item to take home as a keepsake. Enjoy your refreshments before the concert in our exclusive covered VIP pavilion, or from your reserved seat during the performance.

purchase vip package

Choose from two options, thoughtfully prepared by the culinary team at Lindey’s:

-Boxed Meal: A curated selection of artisan cheeses, smoked turkey croissant sandwiches, fresh seasonal accompaniments, and a handcrafted dessert.
-Vegetarian Boxed Meal: A Mediterranean-inspired selection featuring Caprese skewers, grilled vegetables, seasonal fruit, hummus with flaxseed crisps, and a
handcrafted dessert.

Either option can be prepared gluten-free upon request. If you or someone in your party has a dietary restriction or food allergy, please contact the ProMusica Box Office at 614.464.0066 ext. 101

Please note:
• Due to ongoing construction and space limitations, VIP concert seating will be
chair-only (no tables).
• Before the concert, guests are invited to enjoy their picnic in the covered VIP
pavilion.
• Reserved seating will be provided for the performance — chairs will be set and
ready upon arrival, so there’s no need to bring your own.
• To ensure your group is seated together, all VIP seats must be purchased in a
single order. VIP packages are limited to 6 seats per order.
• VIP reservations must be made by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27. Seating
assignments will be made in the order reservations are received.

Please contact Sarah Short at (614-464)-0066 ext. 101 for VIP Seating assistance.

FAQs

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Accessibility

The West Carriage Path gate is used as a handicap entrance. Designated parking spaces are available near the Main Entrance but guests can be dropped off at the West Carriage Path gate if necessary.

Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available for free on a first-come-first-served basis.

Service Animals are the only animals permitted at the Conservatory.

Please contact us with any specific accessibility concerns.

Do I need a ticket?

Entry is free to both concerts and guests do not need a ticket.

Is parking available?

Parking is free at the Conservatory’s parking lots located just off of East Broad Street. Our lots will fill quickly and overflow will be directed to the surrounding areas Wolfe Park, and/or East High School; so best recommendation if you want to park close to the event, you should get here early.

 

When can I arrive?

Gates open at 6pm.

Is the Conservatory open before or after the concert?

Only the Grand Mallway will be open for the concerts. The indoor experience and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden will not be open.

Are refreshments available?

Cash bars and food trucks will be open during these evenings. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, but no outside alcohol will be permitted.

ProMusica’s VIP seating includes some refreshments. Those reservations must be made through the ProMusica website.

Are there restrooms available?

Yes, guests will have access to indoor restrooms in the Lower Concourse, and portable restrooms will be available. Please ask staff members if you need assistance locating a restroom.

What happens if there is severe weather?

Every effort will be made to hold the concert as scheduled. In the event of severe weather, information will be posted on the Conservatory and ProMusica websites.