CKYO TEEN ARTS FESTIVAL Tickets

The CKYO Teen Arts Festival brings together CKYO’s diverse lineup of student ensembles for a day-long celebration at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Founded in 1947, CKYO is one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestras in the United States. We’ve got you covered for upcoming CKYO events, including season openers and finales hosted at Singletary Center venues in Lexington, KY.

CKYO operates six ensembles—Symphony, Concert, Repertory, Bravo Strings, Jazz Arts, and Jazz Repertory—plus a Percussion Ensemble. The organization also runs two community programs, CKYO in the Schools and Friends in Music, enriching young musicians across the region. Tickets are sold through the Singletary Center Box Office, with CKYO events routinely hosted at Singletary Center venues. For official updates, visit ckyo.org and follow CKYO on social media.

Notable CKYO milestones include premiering We the People (Anthem for Lexington) for Lexington’s 250th anniversary, collaborations with All-City Choirs, and the Borchardt Concerto Competition, where winners often perform as soloists with CKYO’s Symphony Orchestra during Teen Arts and season concerts. For fans and families, secure your seats early through the Singletary Center for the Arts Box Office—CKYO events offer engaging, family-friendly programming and an insider’s look at rising young musicians. Follow CKYO on their official channels for the latest news and concert details:

Venue details: Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, KY, hosts CKYO performances, including Teen Arts Festival events. For a complete schedule and dates, always check the CKYO and Singletary Center calendars.