FREE CONCERT - SUNDAY, MARCH 1st
The U. S. Navy Concert Band is bringing their Northeast Tour to Springfield Symphony Hall, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2pm.
The free concert, presented by the Spirit of Springfield and sponsored by Yellowstone Landscape, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a family-friendly concert. It features a broad selection of musical works, from American classics to contemporary pieces. Selections include works from John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March,” The Wizard of Oz’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Aaron Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” “America the Beautiful,” “Armed Forces on Parade,” and so much more!
"Touring the nation and performing concerts means connecting with communities and telling the great stories of our Sailors working around the globe to keep us safe and free,” stated Captain Robert “Seph” Coats, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Band.
The U. S. Navy Band consists of 50 talented musicians and vocalists, plus a highly-skilled production team. They are accomplished musicians. Almost all of the Sailors in the band have undergraduate degrees in music and most have graduate degrees. Their last Springfield concert was in 2016.
“It is an honor to host the U. S. Navy’s premier band in Springfield Symphony Hall,” said Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt. “The performers love the acoustics, historic architecture, and the enthusiastic audience.”
Tickets are available at Pride Stores, Springfield Visitor Center at 1319 Main Street, and the Security Desk at One Financial Plaza at 1350 Main Street in Springfield. They can also be obtained by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Spirit of Springfield at 1350 Main Street, Suite 1004, Springfield, MA 01103.
Those without tickets can still attend. They will be seated 10 minutes before the start of the performance.
Free parking for the concert will be available in the I-91 South Garage courtesy of the Springfield Parking Authority.
In addition to Yellowstone Landscape, the free concert is supported by PIP Printing, Pride Stores, Comcast, MassLive, Rock 102, The Republican, Western Mass News, NAI Plotkin, Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Parking Authority, and Springfield Symphony Hall.
For more information, visit spiritofspringfield.org or call 413-733-3800
