2026-2027 Season
NJIO concerts have a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with open seating, no ticket required, & a wide range of music played from the heart. We’re a great first orchestra experience for all ages—and longtime listeners love us too
Happy Memories
Featuring the 2026 NJIO Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner, violinist Claire Chaewon Lee, along with music of Borodin and Chaminade
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November 1, 2026
3:00 PM, Plainfield
Home for the Holidays
Holiday music and family-friendly activities including instrument petting zoo
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December 13, 2026
2:00 PM, Summit
Standing Together
Featuring Shostakovich’s
Symphony no.7 “Leningrad”
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February 21, 2027
3:00 PM, Plainfield
Among Friends
Featuring Elgar’s Enigma Variation
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April 18, 2027
3:00 PM, Plainfield
Join us for our next concert:
Happy Memories
November 1, 2026
3:00 PM, Plainfield
This season, NJIO will be performing at two concert locations: Plainfield and Summit. Please check the concert information below for the venue, address, date, and time of each performance.
Download the Press Release
Want the inside scoop? Read the latest NJIO press release for concert highlights, program details, and what’s happening behind the scenes.
Download the Program Book
Meet the musicians, explore the repertoire, and learn more about the music you’re about to hear. Download the program book and follow along with the concert.
Can’t make it in person? Tune in to our livestream and experience the music wherever you are.
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*Check back on our Livestream page November 1 for the concert link!
Our 2026-2027 Season Theme
Music has always been about more than the notes on the page—it’s about the people beside us, the connections we create, and the moments we share.
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This season, “In Good Company,” celebrates the joy of making music together. At NJIO, musicians of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences come together as one community, learning from one another and creating something greater than any individual could create alone.
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From rehearsals and performances to friendships and shared experiences, this season is a reminder that music is better when we experience it together. Because at NJIO, there’s always a place for you—and you’re always in good company.
NEW! Concert Comfort Station
To make your concert experience more comfortable, NJIO now provides free items to borrow during the concert at our Concert Comfort Station, located in the concert lobby.
Please see a volunteer at the Concert Comfort Station to borrow any of the following:​
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Crayons and coloring pages
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Additional cushions
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Sound-reducing headphones
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Large-print program books
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Fidget toys