Weidner Philharmonic Announces Free Concert to Kick Off the 2025/2026 Season on September 5 at The Weidner

Concert Series Includes Five Titles Including: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, The Nutcracker, Harry Potter™ In Concert and more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025                 

Green Bay, Wis. – The Weidner is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Weidner Philharmonic Concert Series. The five concert titles and performance dates were introduced this morning (July 29) at a media event at The Weidner alongside community partners Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization (NEWDO), and The Dudley Birder Chorale of St. Norbert College.

It all kicks off with a free concert on Friday, September 5 at 6:30 PM at The Weidner. The free concert entitled, EcoRhythms is inspired by the role of music in our cultural ecosystems and features a world premiere from Thai composer Narongrit Dhamabutra. Guests are invited to enjoy the Weidner Philharmonic symphony with no cost barriers. Join us a little early, because we’re throwing a pre-concert tailgate in the parking lot of The Weidner complete with food trucks, lawn games, the UW-Green Bay Pep Band, guest marching bands from area high schools and more!

2025-2026 Weidner Philharmonic Concert Series:

EcoRhythms – September 5 | 6:30 PM
Free admission & open to the public | RSVP Here

Experience the Weidner Philharmonic’s opening concert for free! This thrilling orchestra experience features a program inspired by the role of music in our cultural ecosystems, with selections exploring folk music from all over the world. Plus, concert goers will be the first audience to hear the world premiere of Sinfonia Sundaicaby Thai composer Narongrit Dhamabutra.

The Nutcracker at The Weidner – November 28-30 | 4 Shows – Tickets On-Sale Now

Our production of the beloved ballet returns to The Weidner for its fifth year! We’ve added a fourth performance to this holiday classic due to overwhelming demand! The ONLY Nutcracker in Northeast Wisconsin with a Live Symphony Orchestra. Featuring NEWDO, live music from Weidner Philharmonic and an International Cast of Professional Guest Dancers.

Holiday Pops at The Weidner – December 20 | 2 Shows – Tickets On-Sale Now

Gather together for the most festive event of the year with your favorite holiday music favorites performed live with a twist. Featuring Dudley Birder Chorale of St. Norbert College.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert – April 18 | 7:30 PM – Tickets On-Sale Aug 8

CineConcerts is inviting fans back to the Wizarding World for an evening of music and magic in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ unforgettable score.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – May 2 | 7 PM – Tickets On-Sale Now

A landmark Ode to Joy. A modern call for Unity. Wei Phi’s finale concert features Valerie Coleman’s Umoja: Anthem of Unity and Beethoven’s colossal Ninth Symphony. With special guests: Dudley Birder Chorale of St. Norbert College and UW-Green Bay Choirs.

Tickets for the 2025-2026 Weidner Philharmonic Concert series are on-sale now exclusively at WeidnerCenter.com, in-person at The Weidner Ticket Office, or by calling 920.465.2800. Tickets for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert go on-sale August 8 at 10 AM.

The Weidner Ticket Office is located at The Weidner
2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM

Regular Hours Starting Aug 5: Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM

About Weidner Philharmonic

The Weidner Philharmonic at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a professional orchestra dedicated to reimagining the symphonic experience through dynamic, engaging, and creative music programming. Housed at The Weidner on the UW-Green Bay campus, Wei Phi showcases the exceptional talents of accomplished orchestral musicians from across Northeast Wisconsin, all within’ the outstanding acoustics of Cofrin Family Hall.

Each year, Weidner Philharmonic presents a wide array of performances featuring cornerstone Fall and Spring concerts that heavily showcase a mix of composers that often heard and new voices that will be heard long in the future. The concerts include surprising production value, relaxed audience experiences and contextual clues for listening in order to make new audiences feel included and welcomed.

In addition to the repertoire concerts, Weidner Philharmonic partners with local arts organizations to produce beloved holiday orchestral experiences including The Nutcracker at The Weidner with Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization, which is one of only three Nutcracker productions in the state of Wisconsin with a live symphony orchestra. Starting in 2024, Wei Phi partnered with The Dudley Birder Chorale of St. Norbert College on Holiday Pops at The Weidner. In 2023, Wei Phi’s symphony recordings were approved by John Williams to perform the Harry Potter™ In Concert Series, performing the first installment in the film series to sold-out audiences in the Spring of 2024.

About The Weidner

The Weidner at UW-Green Bay is known for its elegant design and the acoustic excellence of its 2,000-seat main hall, Cofrin Family Hall. It also houses two smaller performance spaces, the Fort Howard recital hall and the Jean Weidner Theatre, along with a dance studio and Grand Foyer. The Weidner has a distinct benefit in being part of a leading institution of higher learning. The Weidner is a home for UW-Green Bay Music and Theatre and Dance programs, community events and productions, and performances by visiting artists and touring companies. Beyond the large-scale touring productions that grace the stage, The Weidner also focuses on scholastic development, programming and an impactful education series — Stage Doors. For more information visit WeidnerCenter.com and sign-up for The Weidner Wire.

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About the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,198 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 88,100 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.