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Susan Corbett
August 13, 2026
W&M News
Symphony under the stars — and by the lake

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will return to Williamsburg this September for a free outdoor performance as part of its annual “Symphony Under the Stars” series, bringing an evening of orchestral favorites to William & Mary’s Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.

The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, with gates opening at 6:15 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for Sept. 15, if needed. The event is presented by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in partnership with William & Mary, the W&M Student Assembly and the City of Williamsburg.

Although admission is free, seating is limited. Guests will need a wristband to enter the venue. Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 6 p.m. at the venue gates on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry prior to the gates opening at 6:15 p.m. will not be permitted. Wristbands cannot be obtained in advance and are not available through the VSO box office. Once all wristbands have been distributed, the event will be closed to additional guests.