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On the schedule
Inside the performance
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Happy Hour Fantastique is a captivating thematic event within The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Orchestra After 5 program. This experience centers on a Berlioz-inspired exploration of Symphonie Fantastique, blending social pre-concert activities with a dynamic 60-minute performance. The program debuted publicly in 2024 and has since become a standout fixture in Philadelphia’s modern classical scene, earning recognition as a top contemporary classical outing.
Onstage company
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In 2025–26, Orchestra After 5 expands with three programs—Alpine Adventure, Italian Getaway, and Postcards from Spain—presented at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall and Marian Anderson Hall. Each program is scheduled for dates in fall 2025, winter 2026, and spring 2026, offering audiences a unique blend of culture, music, and social engagement in a relaxed, accessible setting.
The live experience
What reaches the room
Happy Hour Fantastique invites you to secure your seats for an immersive evening: a 5:00 PM pre-concert happy hour, a cocktail-making demonstration, a scavenger hunt, followed by a 6:30 PM 60-minute concert—delivered in the high-caliber, audience-friendly style that The Philadelphia Orchestra is known for.
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A sourced detail
Whether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this program is designed to be approachable, engaging, and memorable. We’ve got you covered on tickets and logistics, so you can focus on the experience and the music.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Social media from The Philadelphia Orchestra provides ongoing updates about Orchestra After 5, including Happy Hour Fantastique, through official channels on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube. Follow along for behind-the-scenes content, program notes, and performer spotlights. For the most current details, you can visit the orchestra’s official pages and connect with the community there. As your trusted source for tickets, we’ll help you secure your seats for these one-of-a-kind evenings at Verizon Hall and Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia.
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The essentials
Social media from The Philadelphia Orchestra provides ongoing updates about Orchestra After 5, including Happy Hour Fantastique, through official channels on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube. Follow along for behind-the-scenes content, program notes, and performer spotlights. For the most current details, you can visit the orchestra’s official pages and connect with the community there. As your trusted source for tickets, we’ll help you secure your seats for these one-of-a-kind evenings at Verizon Hall and Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia.
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