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2026-2027
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Upcoming Events

NYE POPS: Amazing 80s Pop

NYE POPS: Amazing 80s Pop

December 31, 2026

Candlelight: Echoes of Spring (Kalida)

Candlelight: Echoes of Spring (Kalida)

January 24, 2027

Candlelight: Echoes of Spring (Lima)

Candlelight: Echoes of Spring (Lima)

January 23, 2027

Family: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Family: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

February 7, 2027

Mornings with the Maestro

Mornings with the Maestro

January 23, 2027

Symphony Storytime: Findlay Public Library

Symphony Storytime: Findlay Public Library

February 22, 2027

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Music Needs You

Live music has the power to transform a community - but only if we choose to sustain it. The Lima Symphony Orchestra relies on supporters like you to bring unforgettable performances, inspiring education programs, and meaningful outreach to our region.

Your donation keeps ticket prices accessible, ensures local children experience music in their classrooms, and sustains a cultural gem that belongs to everyone in Lima.

Be part of the music. Give today at limasymphony.com or call 419-222-5701. Every gift matters. Every gift makes a difference.

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Education & Community Programs

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Mornings with the Maestro

A family-friendly program featuring each of our Music Director finalists and Lima Symphony musicians as they introduce audiences of all ages to instruments, sounds, and the magic of live orchestral music.

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Healing Through Music

A community outreach program bringing live music to those affected by addiction, mental illness, and crisis, offering comfort, connection, and hope through the power of music.

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In School Programs

Interactive, in-classroom presentations that bring live music and world-class guest artists directly to students, making music education engaging and accessible.

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Symphony Storytime

An interactive program that brings children’s books to life with live music, movement, and storytelling to spark imagination and a love for music and reading.

Drumming Up Hope

A hands-on community drumming program that fosters connection, self-expression, and emotional healing for individuals facing challenges such as incarceration, trauma, or isolation.

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Friends of the Symphony

A dedicated group supporting the Lima Symphony through fundraising, special events, and pre-concert luncheons that offer behind-the-scenes access to guest artists and upcoming performances.

Symphony SoundLab

Our new Symphony SoundLab program provides K-12 students and music teachers with programming tailored to meet their individual school’s needs.

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Young People's Concert

A lively, educational performance in the concert hall designed to introduce students to the excitement of live orchestral music, featuring engaging themes, interactive elements, and music that sparks curiosity and imagination.

Who We Are

The Lima Symphony Orchestra connects our region through the power of live music. Since 1953, we’ve brought world-class performances and educational programs to audiences of all ages—from classical to pops to family concerts.

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