The Space Coast Symphony has announced its 2026-27 season, which will feature four mainstage performances at the Brevard Public Schools Performing Arts Center in Cocoa. The season includes two new works commissioned from Brevard-based composers, a continuation of the orchestra’s partnership with the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, and expanded free community concerts in underserved areas of the county. The season runs from September 2026 to May 2027.
Conductor Dr. Elena Martinez said the new season reflects the orchestra’s commitment to "amplifying voices from our own community." Two commissioned pieces will be written by composer Marcus Lee, a graduate of the University of Central Florida, and pianist Sofia Alvarez, who teaches at the Florida Space Institute. Both works will debut during the 2026-27 season. "We want to showcase talent that’s right here," Martinez said.
The symphony will also expand its free concert series to three additional locations: Titusville, Palm Bay, and West Melbourne. These performances, held in parks and community centers, are part of a $250,000 grant from the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. The grant also funds instrument donations to 15 local schools.
The season’s first performance will be a joint concert with the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, featuring a piece inspired by NASA’s Artemis program. The event, scheduled for October 2026, will include a live feed from Kennedy Space Center. "This is about connecting music to the innovations happening in our backyard," said symphony board chair Robert Carter.
Tickets for the mainstage performances go on sale in June 2026. The symphony’s 2026-27 season is its 22nd consecutive year of operation.