Northern Lights Festival

An Ethereal Soundscape | April 9—19

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Berglund Conducts Peer Gynt

April 9—11

Led by Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund, the DSO’s Northern Lights Festival begins in Finland with a journey through the Nordic soundscape.

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These events are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other sensory acuities; as we aim to remove barriers, allowing everyone to be themselves and enjoy a musical experience in a safe and judgment-free environment.

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Thu, Apr 9 — Sat, Apr 11 2026

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Sun, Apr 12, 2026

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Wed, Apr 15, 2026

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Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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Thu, Apr 16 — Fri, Apr 17 2026

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Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19 2026

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Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26 2026

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Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26 2026

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Oct 29, 2025 — Apr 29, 2026

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Sat, May 2, 2026

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Sat, May 2, 2026

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Thu, Apr 30 — Sat, May 2 2026

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Nov 2, 2025 — May 3, 2026

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Nov 2, 2025 — May 8, 2026

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Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10 2026

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Oct 17, 2025 — May 15, 2026

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Fri, May 15, 2026

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Thu, May 14 — Sat, May 16 2026

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Fri, May 22 — Sun, May 24 2026

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Thu, May 28, 2026

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Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31 2026

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Fri, Jun 5, 2026

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Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7 2026

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Thu, Jun 11 — Sat, Jun 13 2026

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Sat, Jun 20 — Sun, Jun 21 2026

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Fri, Jun 19 — Sun, Jun 21 2026

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Sat, Jun 27, 2026

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Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5 2026

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Sat, Jul 11, 2026

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Sun, Jul 12, 2026

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Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26 2026

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Tue, Feb 17 — Tue, Aug 4 2026

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Sat, Sep 26, 2026

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Sat, Sep 26, 2026

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