By Joanne Davidson, Special to Colorado Politics | February 12, 2026
Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste will headline the May 9 Symphony in the City, a concert that is the centerpiece of the Colorado Symphony’s annual fundraising gala.
His Boettcher Concert Hall appearance will follow a separately ticketed cocktail party and dinner in Seawell Ballroom. Tickets for both go on sale Feb. 13 and may be purchased by visiting coloradosymphony.org
Batiste, says the symphony’s president and chief executive officer, Daniel Wachter, “Is among the most celebrated and influential musicians of his generation, a genre-defying artist whose work seamlessly bridges jazz, classical, pop, R&B, and soul.
“Those attending this one-night-only event can look forward to an unforgettable evening of music while helping sustain the Colorado Symphony’s artistic excellence and educational outreach programs.”