# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Symphony in the Park 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Valley Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to kick off its 75th Anniversary Season with the 3rd annual SYMPHONY IN THE PARK, a FREE outdoor community event on Saturday, October 10, 2026!

As part of the ongoing Sunset Live Concert Series, join us on the Oval Park grounds of the McAllen Convention Center for an evening of live music, food trucks, refreshments, vendors, and fun for the whole family.

This year’s program features:

🎬 Frankenstein on the big screen with a live orchestra: Experience the 1931 classic film Frankenstein with an original live score by Grammy-nominated composer Michael Shapiro, performed by a 27-person chamber orchestra with special guest conductor, Jacob Aaron Schnitzer.

🎻 Get into the spooky spirit with seasonal and Halloween-inspired repertoire performed by the VSO String Quartet of Horror.

🥁 Kids’ percussion workshop: A hands-on musical experience for our youngest guests.

🍴 Food trucks, refreshments, vendors, and family fun!

Supported by a 2026 Festivals Grant from Levitt Family Foundation. Additional support from H-E-B Helping Here, Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP, City of McAllen, and McAllen Convention Center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mcallen/symphony-in-the-park-2026/200030744295010
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, festivals, food-drinks, performances, workshops, kids, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1129

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mcallen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McAllen Convention Center
- **lat**: 26.20108
- **long**: -98.25937
- **full address**: McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501-3508, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Symphony in the Park 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Symphony in the Park 2026 takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501-3508, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Symphony in the Park 2026?
  - **A:** Symphony in the Park 2026 is organized by Valley Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Symphony in the Park 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mcallen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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