Your First Visit

What to Expect

We invite you to arrive early — doors typically open an hour before curtain. The lobby is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and connect with fellow music lovers before the performance.

There is no formal dress code. Many patrons choose to dress for the occasion, while others arrive directly from work — we ask only that you dress comfortably and in a manner befitting a special evening out. For our Holiday Pops concerts, we welcome festive attire in keeping with the spirit of the season.

Concerts typically run about two hours with a 20-minute intermission. You are welcome to applaud between pieces; if you are unsure, simply follow the conductor's cue and feel free to join the enthusiasm of those around you.

Not sure where to sit or what a piece is about? Program notes are provided, and our ushers are always pleased to assist first-time guests.

FSO lobby with patriotic balloon arch before a concert
Patrons mingle before the Memorial Concert