Philip Glass

2026 WORLD

Philip Glass Ensemble On Tour

PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE TOUR DATES

Upcoming tour dates for the Philip Glass Ensemble.

MAY 2026 EUR

May 20-30, 2026 · Einstein on the Beach

EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH

ICTUS presents Philip Glass and Robert Wilson’s landmark opera Einstein on the Beach in concert. Performances May 20-30, 2026.

MAY 2026 CAN

May 21-23, 2026 · Meetings Along the Edge

CANADIAN PREMIERE OF MEETINGS ALONG THE EDGE

Anoushka Shankar and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra present the Canadian Premiere of Meetings Along the Edge, Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar's collaboration for Sitar and Orchestra.

MAY-JUN 2026 GER

May 23 - Jun 28, 2026 · La Belle et la Bête

STAATSTHEATER AUGSBURG PRESENTS LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE

Staatstheater Augsburg presents the staged opera La Belle et la Bête in Martini Park.

MAY 2026 UK

May 28, 2026 · Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists

CONCERTO FANTASY FOR TWO TIMPANISTS

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performs Philip Glass’ Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra.

JUN 2026 IRE

June 5-6, 2026

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IRELAND PRESENTS TWO DAY GLASS FESTIVAL IN DUBLIN

The National Symphony Orchestra Ireland presents a two day Glass festival. Led by conductor Dennis Russell Davies, with soloists Angelique Kidjo and Maki Namekawa, festival includes the Irish premieres of Symphony No. 8, Ife Songs, The Light, Mishima Concerto, and more.

JUN 2026 US

June 2-21, 2026 · Koyaanisqatsi

KOYAANISQATSI

LA Dance Project presents City of Dance with choreography set to Philip Glass' score for Koyaanisqatsi.

JUN 2026 NL

June 6, 2026 · Akhnaten

AKHNATEN CONCERT PERFORMANCE IN AMSTERDAM

Het Concertgebouw presents Philip Glass’s acclaimed opera Akhnaten in concert version in Amsterdam.

JUN 2026 US

June 9, 2026 · The Hours Suite

THE HOURS SUITE

Simone Dinnerstein and Barokyln present a special performance of music from The Hours Suite at the Naumburg Concerts in Central Park NYC.

JUN 2026 UK

June 11-20, 2026 · Tirol Concerto

ROYAL BALLET PRESENTS SHOOT THE MOON IN LONDON

The Royal Ballet presents two Company premieres by Spanish/British choreographers Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, including Shoot the Moon with music by Philip Glass.

JUL 2026

2026-2027

SYMPHONY NO. 15 PERFORMANCES

Philip Glass' Symphony No. 15 receives world premiere performances in Massachusetts, New York City, and more. Click the arrow for a full list of upcoming performances.

JUL 2026 US

July 10-11, 2026 · Symphony No. 1

ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE'S PERFORMS SYMPHONY NO. 1

Orchestra of St. Luke's performs Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 1 "Low" led by Joe Hisaishi, Carnegie Hall, New York City.

AUG 2026 USA

August 12, 2026 · Violin Concerto No. 1

GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1

The Grant Park Orchestra performs Glass' Violin Concerto No. 1, led by conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and soloist Anne Akiko Meyers.

SEP-OCT 2026 NL

September 26-October 31, 2026 · Waiting for the Barbarians

NEW PRODUCTION OF WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS

Nederlandse Reisopera presents Philip Glass’s opera Waiting for the Barbarians in a new production from Club Guy and Roni.

JAN 2027 USA

January 31, 2027 · Philip Glass 90th Birthday

CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS PHILIP GLASS: THE 90TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT

Carnegie Hall honors Philip Glass on his 90th birthday with Orchestra of St. Luke’s performing the New York premiere of Glass’s Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” featuring baritone Zachary James, and Violin Concerto No. 1 performed by solist Robert McDuffie. Conducted by Dennis Russell Davies.

JAN 2027 UK

January 31, 2027 · Philip Glass 90th Birthday, London

SOUTHBANK CENTRE PRESENTS PHILIP GLASS AT 90 FESTIVAL

The Southbank Centre presents a two-day Philip Glass at 90 festival, featuring Music in 12 Parts performed by Riot Ensemble, string quartets performed by Brooklyn Rider and Manchester Collective, the UK Premiere of Symphony No. 15, and more to be announced.

MAR 2027 USA

March 12-13, 2027 · LA Philharmonic Minimalist Icons

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS ALL GLASS CONCERT FEATURING SYMPHONY NO. 15

Marking the 90th birthdays of Philip Glass and Steve Reich and John Adams’ 80th, the LA Phil presents the series "Minimalist Icons" featuring an all Glass program including the LA Premiere of Glass' Symphony No. 15; Violin Concerto No. 1, and Mad Rush.

JUN 2027 UK

June 2027 · Einstein on the Beach

NEW PRODUCTION OF EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

A new experiential production presented with Factory International, Improbable and Park Avenue Armory New YorK, directed by Improbable’s Phelim McDermott and premiering at Aviva Studios, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the premiere of Einstein on the Beach in 1976, and Philip Glass' 90th Birthday. Performance Dates and more information to be announced.

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0 events 1 0 events, 1	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	2 events 5 2 events, 5 2026-06-05 Dublin, Ireland (Symphony No.8, Ifé Songs, Prelude & Dance from Akhnaten) Dublin, Ireland (Symphony No.8, Ifé Songs, Prelude & Dance from Akhnaten) June 5 Dublin, Ireland (Symphony No.8, Ifé Songs, Prelude & Dance from Akhnaten) https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/nsoi-philip-glass-explored-angelique-kidjo/ NSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Kidjo National Symphony Orchestra IrelandDennis Russell Davies, conductorAngélique Kidjo, voice Philip GlassPrelude and Dance (‘The City’) from Akhnaten (Irish Premiere)Ifè Songs (Irish Premiere)Symphony No. 8 (Irish Premiere) National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s two-concert focus on Philip Glass begins with the composer’s most authoritative interpreter, conductor Dennis Russell Davies, and dynamic, charismatic force... READ MORE 2026-06-05 Dresden, Germany (“Aguas da Amazonia” – Metamorphosis) Dresden, Germany (“Aguas da Amazonia” – Metamorphosis) June 5 Dresden, Germany (“Aguas da Amazonia” – Metamorphosis) https://www.dresdnerphilharmonie.de/en/concerts-tickets/calendarschedule/amazonia/ About the Concert A whole cosmos of colors and sounds, deep darkness and bright light, original, mysterious landscape - the largest forest area on earth: The wilderness of the Amazon in South America impresses with overwhelming beauty and biodiversity. Inspired by the nature of the rainforest and its fascinating facets, the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos created a monumental symphonic... READ MORE	2 events 6 2 events, 6 2026-06-06 Amsterdam (Akhnaten in Concert) Amsterdam (Akhnaten in Concert) June 6 Amsterdam (Akhnaten in Concert) https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/8925673-akhnaten-van-philip-glass Akhnaten van Philip Glass Musici Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Groot Omroepkoor Karen Kamensek dirigent Benjamin Goodson koordirigent Anthony Roth Costanzo countertenor (Akhnaten)Chrystal E. Williams mezzosopraan (Nefertiti)Sarah Brady sopraan (Queen Tye)Benson Wilson bariton (Horemhab)James Kryshak tenor (Amon, High Priest)Seth Carico bas-bariton (Aye)Zachary James bas (Amenhotep) Karen Kamensek dirigeerde Glass’ Akhnaten, en Anthony Roth Costanzo zong de titelrol in de Met. De... READ MORE 2026-06-06 Dublin, Ireland (The Light, Mishima Concerto, Interlude from The Voyage) Dublin, Ireland (The Light, Mishima Concerto, Interlude from The Voyage) June 6 Dublin, Ireland (The Light, Mishima Concerto, Interlude from The Voyage) https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/nsoi-philip-glass-explored-maki-namekawa/ NSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Namekawa National Symphony Orchestra IrelandDennis Russell Davies conductorMaki Namekawa piano Philip GlassThe Light (Irish premiere)Interlude from The Voyage (Irish premiere)Piano Concerto, ‘Mishima’ (Irish premiere) Two of Philip Glass’s most distinguished champions – conductor Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Maki Namekawa – return to conclude National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s focus on one... READ MORE	0 events 7 0 events, 7
1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-06-08 München, Germany (Metamorphosis) München, Germany (Metamorphosis) June 8 München, Germany (Metamorphosis) 23rd February 2026 - 8th June 2026Philip GlassMetamorphosisAstor PiazzollaAdios NoninoPERFORMERSHermann-Levi-Akademie des Bayerischen Staatsorchestersview dates23rd February 2026Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany8th June 2026Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany	1 event 9 1 event, 9 2026-06-09 Geneva, Switzerland (8 Sonneurs pour Philip Glass) Geneva, Switzerland (8 Sonneurs pour Philip Glass) June 9 Geneva, Switzerland (8 Sonneurs pour Philip Glass) https://lacitebleue.ch/en/evenement/8-sonneurs-pour-philip-glass/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&utm_campaign=listinglinkWhat if bagpipes, binious and bombards were the ideal instruments for performing Philip Glass's music? That is the daring and fascinating challenge taken up by this unique show.With 8 SONNEURS pour Philip Glass, the legendary repertoire of the American composer and pioneer of minimalist music takes on a whole new dimension: his four iconic pieces written in 1969 (Two Pages,... READ MORE	0 events 10 0 events, 10	1 event 11 1 event, 11 2026-06-11 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 11 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/so-are-we-leon-and-lightfoot-details So Are We: León and Lightfoot11–20 June 2026Main StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most... READ MORE	1 event 12 1 event, 12 2026-06-12 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 12 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/so-are-we-leon-and-lightfoot-details So Are We: León and Lightfoot11–20 June 2026Main StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most... READ MORE	0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14
1 event 15 1 event, 15 2026-06-15 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 15 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/so-are-we-leon-and-lightfoot-details So Are We: León and Lightfoot11–20 June 2026Main StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most... READ MORE	1 event 16 1 event, 16 2026-06-16 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 16 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/so-are-we-leon-and-lightfoot-details So Are We: León and Lightfoot11–20 June 2026Main StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most... READ MORE	1 event 17 1 event, 17 2026-06-17 Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) June 17 Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) 1st May 2026 - 31st July 2026Philip GlassLa Belle et la BêteCREATIVESusanne Lietzow, stage direction; Aurel Lenfert, stage design; Jasna Bošnjak, costumesPERFORMERSStaatstheater NürnbergCONDUCTORDomonokos Héjaview dates1st May 2026Staatstheater, Augsburg, Germany23rd May 2026martini-Park, Augsburg, Germany17th June 2026martini-Park, Augsburg, Germany28th June 2026martini-Park, Augsburg, Germany31st July 2026Staatstheater, Augsburg, Germany	1 event 18 1 event, 18 2026-06-18 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 18 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/so-are-we-leon-and-lightfoot-details So Are We: León and Lightfoot11–20 June 2026Main StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most... READ MORE	1 event 19 1 event, 19 2026-06-19 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 19 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 11-20, 2026So Are We: León and LightfootMain StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most notably... READ MORE	2 events 20 2 events, 20 2026-06-20 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 20 London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto) June 11-20, 2026So Are We: León and LightfootMain StageBallet and danceTwo works of deep feeling and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo. The works of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have a uniquely characteristic movement language that is fluid yet angular, soft and weightless yet simmering with tension. Their choreography has been performed all over the world, most notably... READ MORE 2026-06-20 Toronto, Canada (Philip Glass Ensemble) Toronto, Canada (Philip Glass Ensemble) June 20 Toronto, Canada (Philip Glass Ensemble) June 20, 2026THE PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE Presented by Luminato FestivalKoerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning "Some music just captures the sensation of breaking through old ideas into wide open territory." - The Brooklyn Rail"The Phillip Glass Ensemble music is still a bastion of attention and listening, a challenge for both the musicians and the audience, which... READ MORE	0 events 21 0 events, 21
0 events 22 0 events, 22	1 event 23 1 event, 23 2026-06-23 New York, NY (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) New York, NY (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) June 23 New York, NY (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) https://www.chelseamusicfestival.org/2026-events/june23RSVP - pay what you wishThe Verona Quartet takes the stage at the intimate Poet's House for an evening that spans centuries and cultures, from Philip Glass's introspective String Quartet No. 2 Company — inspired by a Samuel Beckett novel — to George Walker's deeply personal Lyric for String Quartet, a lament for his enslaved grandmother. Another important piece featured... READ MORE	1 event 24 1 event, 24 2026-06-24 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 24 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 24, 2026Dorothy Chandler Pavilion SignsRed AngelsA Suite of DancesThe Times Are RacingPrograms, dates & artists subject to change. After more than a 20-year absence from The Music Center, New York City Ballet—one of the world’s premier dance companies—returns with two electrifying programs. These performances showcase the company’s storied legacy, featuring a roster of extraordinary dancers and an unmatched repertory... READ MORE	1 event 25 1 event, 25 2026-06-25 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 25 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 24, 2026Dorothy Chandler Pavilion SignsRed AngelsA Suite of DancesThe Times Are RacingPrograms, dates & artists subject to change. After more than a 20-year absence from The Music Center, New York City Ballet—one of the world’s premier dance companies—returns with two electrifying programs. These performances showcase the company’s storied legacy, featuring a roster of extraordinary dancers and an unmatched repertory... READ MORE	1 event 26 1 event, 26 2026-06-26 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 26 Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs) June 24, 2026Dorothy Chandler Pavilion SignsRed AngelsA Suite of DancesThe Times Are RacingPrograms, dates & artists subject to change. After more than a 20-year absence from The Music Center, New York City Ballet—one of the world’s premier dance companies—returns with two electrifying programs. These performances showcase the company’s storied legacy, featuring a roster of extraordinary dancers and an unmatched repertory... READ MORE	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 2026-06-28 Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) June 28 Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête) May 1- July 31, 2026Philip GlassLa Belle et la BêteCREATIVESusanne Lietzow, stage direction; Aurel Lenfert, stage design; Jasna Bošnjak, costumesPERFORMERSStaatstheater NürnbergCONDUCTORDomonokos Héja
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June 5

All day

München, Germany (Metamorphosis)

June 9

All day

Geneva, Switzerland (8 Sonneurs pour Philip Glass)

There are no events on this day.

June 11

All day

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

June 12

All day

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

There are no events on this day.

June 15

All day

Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête)

There are no events on this day.

July 1

All day

Dublin, Ireland (Symphony No.8, Ifé Songs, Prelude & Dance from Akhnaten)

Dresden, Germany (“Aguas da Amazonia” – Metamorphosis)

Amsterdam (Akhnaten in Concert)

Dublin, Ireland (The Light, Mishima Concerto, Interlude from The Voyage)

München, Germany (Metamorphosis)

Geneva, Switzerland (8 Sonneurs pour Philip Glass)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

London, United Kingdom (Ballet: Tirol Concerto)

Toronto, Canada (Philip Glass Ensemble)

New York, NY (String Quartet No.2 “Company”)

Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs)

Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs)

Los Angeles, CA (Ballet: Signs)

Augsburg, Germany (La Belle et la Bête)

Rockport, MA (Echorus)

Newport, RI (Echorus)

Stellenbosch, South Africa (Violin Concerto No.2 “The American Four Seasons”)

Lenox, MA (Symphony No.15 “Lincoln”)