About the orchestra
The Halifax Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK’s oldest non-professional orchestras. Established in 1882, the Orchestra is looking forward to 2026/27 with confidence and optimism.
Members from all walks of life, within Calderdale and other West Yorkshire areas including Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds share a passion for playing music together. The players are variously teachers, semi-professionals and retired professionals along with a positive group of dedicated amateurs.
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
News
Our next concert will be at
3:00pm on Saturday 21st November 2026 at the Central Methodist Church, Brighouse
Do you play an instrument and would you like to play in the orchestra?
We urgently need a Trombone. Bass Trombone and Violin players
We have vacancies in all string sections - Violin, Viola and Double Bass.
Please e-mail The Leader
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
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Concerts
Next concert
Saturday 21st November 2026 at 3:00pm
Central Methodist Church, Brighouse
A Hero’s Journey
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
Future Concerts
Sunday 7th March 2027 at 3:00 pm – Victoria Theatre, Halifax
The French Connection
Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Dukas
Cello Concerto No1 – Saint-Saens
Symphonie Fantastique – Berlioz
Sunday 16th May 2027 at 3:00 pm – Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Movie Matinee
A programme of film music
Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity 1069486 in England and Wales.
Ticket Information
VICTORIA THEATRE TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for our concerts The French Connection and Movie Matinee can be obtained from the Victoria Theatre, Halifax at:
The Victoria Theatre
53 Commercial Street
Halifax
HX1 1BP
Telephone: 01422 351158
or online at Victoria Theatre
