Live at Lisner Auditorium in Washington: National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs
November 12 and 14, 2026 at Lisner Auditorium, Washington
About this event
On November 12 and 14, 2026, National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs comes to Lisner Auditorium in Washington.
Grammy Award winner and Musical America 2022 Conductor of the Year Teddy Abrams brings together works by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Kennedy Center Honoree Michael Tilson Thomas. Called a voice for this historic moment (The Washington Post), bass-baritone Will Liverman joins the orchestra for the world premiere of Sniders Urge, an NSO co-commission setting texts by poet Tracy K. Smith. Stravinskys Symphonies of Wind Instruments distills music to spare, haunting phrases, while Thomas Street Song draws on the rhythms and sounds of the city. Tchaikovskys Serenade for Strings brings the evening to a warm and celebratory close.
Event details
- Date
- November 12 and 14, 2026
- Time
- See performance times
- Venue
- Lisner Auditorium
- Address
- 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Classical music · Symphonic music
Upcoming dates (2)
Venue & getting there
730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
How to get to Lisner Auditorium
- Foggy Bottom–GWU stationTrain320 m
4 min walk - Central Japan Railway CompanyTrain690 m
9 min walk - Farragut North Metro StationMetro / subway800 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 10 m away.
Hotels near Lisner Auditorium
- Global Luxury Suites at Foggy Bottom240 mCheck prices
- Hotel Lombardy250 mCheck prices
- State Plaza Hotel360 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Lisner Auditorium
- Date
- November 12 and 14, 2026
- Getting there
- Foggy Bottom–GWU station (train), 320 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 10 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Global Luxury Suites at Foggy Bottom (240 m)
Every upcoming National Symphony Orchestra date
- National Symphony OrchestraLisner Auditorium, Washington
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- National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & CinderellaLisner Auditorium, Washington
- NSO Presents...Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in SymphonyThe Anthem, Washington
- National Symphony Orchestra Presents a Cody Fry ChristmasThe Anthem, Washington
- The National Symphony Orchestra Presents The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Anthem, Washington
- Handel's MessiahLisner Auditorium, Washington
- National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's MessiahDekelboum Concert Hall at The Clarice, College Park
- National Symphony Orchestra - Handel's MessiahClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park
- National Symphony Orchestra - Handel's MessiahClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park
- National Symphony Orchestra - Handel's MessiahRachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria
- National Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda
- National Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2Center for the Arts George Mason University, Fairfax
- National Symphony Orchestra - Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2Center for the Arts George Mason University, Fairfax
- National Symphony Orchestra - Tchaikovsky: Fate & Passion - Bronfman plays MozartMusic Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda
- National Symphony Orchestra - Tchaikovsky: Fate & Passion - Bronfman plays MozartMusic Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda
- National Symphony Orchestra - Tchaikovsky: Fate & Passion - Bronfman plays MozartMusic Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda
- National Symphony Orchestra - Noseda conducts Rachmaninoff & RespighiCenter for the Arts George Mason University, Fairfax
- Noseda & EhnesLincoln Theatre, Washington
- Noseda & EhnesLincoln Theatre, Washington
Also at Lisner Auditorium that week
Good to know
When is “National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs”?
National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs takes place on November 12 and 14, 2026.
Where is “National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs” held?
Venue: Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States.
How much are tickets for “National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Lisner Auditorium by public transport?
The closest stop is Foggy Bottom–GWU station (train), 320 m from Lisner Auditorium – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Lisner Auditorium?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 10 m away.
Where else is National Symphony Orchestra performing?
National Symphony Orchestra also has 34 more dates coming up, for example Washington (Oct 31 and Nov 21, 2026), Alexandria (Nov 20 and Dec 20, 2026) and College Park (Dec 18, 2026).
