Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
The island's professional orchestra: nine programs a season at First Presbyterian Church, plus Symphony Under the Stars and youth concerts.
- 540 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- (843) 842-2055
Hours
Office, Monday to Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Season: 45th anniversary, 2026-27
- Programs: nine, Sundays 4 p.m. and Mondays 7:30 p.m.
- Concert hall: First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway
- Office: 7 Lagoon Road
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (HHSO) is the island's professional orchestra, and 2026-27 is its 45th anniversary season. The orchestra plays nine programs a season at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, with performances on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the 2026-27 season went on sale September 8, 2026. The business office is at 7 Lagoon Road, not at the concert hall, so send visitors to the church on concert day.
Season Highlights
Olga Kern: Beethoven's Emperor, October 25, 2026: pianist Olga Kern plays Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and the orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture, followed by a gala. One performance only.
Holiday Pops, November 28 to 30, 2026: vocalist Melinda Doolittle with the HHSO Chorus, including a Bluffton performance at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.
Verdi Requiem, April 11 and 12, 2027: the orchestra and chorus with the Claflin University Concert Choir and soloists from the Savannah VOICE Festival.
Mahler's Titan Symphony, April 25, 2027: one final performance by the full orchestra.
The full list of nine programs is on the orchestra's season page.
Beyond the Concert Hall
The HHSO also runs Symphony Under the Stars, Jazz in the Park, youth programs and SoundWaves events. Dates for those change each year, so check hhso.org rather than planning around last summer's schedule.
For restaurants and bars that put on music most nights, see the live music guide.
More live music and theater
Live music in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: jazz dinners, patio bands, beach bars, the symphony and summer concert series, with venues and dates.
Hilton Head Island theater guide: the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sea Glass Stage, May River Theatre, the symphony and Art Cafe, with tickets.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head: upcoming shows with dates, tickets, box office hours and student rush at 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra perform?
At First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. The orchestra's office is at 7 Lagoon Road.
When are Hilton Head Symphony concerts?
Sundays at 4 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The 2026-27 season has nine programs, starting with Olga Kern on October 25, 2026.
How much are Hilton Head Symphony tickets?
Prices are on hhso.org, where tickets for the 2026-27 season went on sale September 8, 2026.
Is there a Holiday Pops concert?
Yes, November 28 to 30, 2026, with vocalist Melinda Doolittle and the HHSO Chorus, including a Bluffton performance.
Does the symphony play outdoors?
Yes. Symphony Under the Stars and Jazz in the Park are part of its programming. Check hhso.org for the current dates.
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