Tickets for Staller Center’s Fall 2026 Season on Sale May 1

Staller Center's Fall 2026 season offers an expansive lineup of performances spanning music, comedy, dance, theater and film. See all of your favorites in one place, from world-renowned classical musicians to today's most celebrated entertainers, from legendary artists to rising stars. The season reflects Staller Center's commitment to presenting exceptional live experiences while offering affordable tickets, making the arts more accessible to all.

Membership presale begins Monday, April 27, with public on-sale Friday, May 1. For tickets, full season details and membership information, visit https://www.stallercenter.com. Members receive priority access and exclusive benefits throughout the season.

Fall 2026 Season Highlights

The season opens on September 26 with David Foster and Katherine McPhee.

The season opens Saturday, September 26, at 8 pm with An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee, featuring the 16-time Grammy-winning producer and Broadway star in a night of iconic hits and powerful vocals.

On Sunday, October 4, at 7 pm, humorist David Sedaris brings his signature wit and storytelling to the Staller Center's Main Stage in an evening of new works and beloved essays.

Jazz ensemble The Hot Sardines swing into the Staller Center on Saturday, October 10 at 8 pm, delivering high-energy performances rooted in classic jazz traditions.

The Emerson Legacy Concert follows on Sunday, October 11 at 5 pm, featuring Former Emerson String Quartet artists Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), and Paul Watkins (cello), along with advanced students from the Emerson String Quartet Institute, performing a magical evening featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, and Dvořák.

On Sunday, October 18, at 7 pm, Gravity & Other Myths presents Ten Thousand Hours, a breathtaking contemporary circus work exploring the limits and beauty of the human body.

Paul Reiser brings his comedy to Staller on October 24.

Comedy returns with Paul Reiser on Saturday, October 24, at 8 pm, offering an evening of sharp, relatable humor.

Acclaimed musicians and artists-in-residence at Stony Brook, Jennifer Frautschi, violin and Christina Dahl, piano, perform a compelling recital on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 pm, featuring works by Respighi, Schoenberg, and Elgar.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Disney Pixar's Coco Live-to-Film Concert on Friday, October 30, at 6:30 pm, featuring a live orchestral performance alongside the beloved film.

One Vision of Queen, starring Marc Martel (of Bohemian Rhapsody fame) takes the stage Sunday, November 8, at 7 pm, delivering a thrilling tribute to one of rock's greatest bands.

Starry Nights on November 11 features Artistic Director Colin Carr with violinist Arnaud Sussmann.

The Starry Nights series continues on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 pm, featuring Artistic Director Colin Carr with violinist Arnaud Sussmann in an intimate chamber music performance that includes Mozart's Divertimento K563 for violin, viola, and cello, as well as other selections to be announced.

Dance takes center stage with Ballets Jazz Montréal in DANCE ME: The Music of Leonard Cohen on Saturday, November 21, at 8 pm, a visually stunning tribute to the legendary artist.

Broadway Star Jessica Vosk performs her solo show SLEIGH on December 11.

The season continues with the festive Holiday Pops Concert on Sunday, December 6, at 4 pm, followed by Broadway Star Jessica Vosk's high-energy, cabaret-style Holiday solo show in SLEIGH on Friday, December 11, at 8 pm.

The season will include a series of orchestra concerts performed by the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Staller Center's recurring classical programs, including the Emerson Legacy Series and Starry Nights, and The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series, along with The Met's 20th Anniversary celebratory event and so much more. The entire fall season is available at https://www.stallercenter.com.