*** Special Bus to Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey, January 23, 2027, 7:00 pm ***

Best known for his acclaimed PBS series and bestselling travel guides, Rick Steves invites audiences on a different kind of journey—A Symphonic Journey. Join Rick Steves live on stage together with the Jacksonville Symphony for an unforgettable musical tour across Europe. From the sweeping landscapes of Italy and Norway to the charm of England, Austria, and beyond, this unique program pairs Romantic-era masterpieces by composers including Grieg, Verdi, Strauss and Beethoven with stunning visuals and captivating storytelling. With Rick Steves as your tour guide, discover the rich history behind these timeless works—bringing each note to life in a whole new way.

Nathaniel Efthimiou Conductor 
Rick Steves Host/Narrator
 

ARIAS is offering an additional opportunity to ride our private bus to a Jacksonville Symphony performance at Jacoby Hall. The price is the same as our regular Florida Blue Classical buses, $35 for an individual bus ticket and $70 for two bus tickets. As always, ARIAS members will receive a $5 cash rebate for each purchased bus ticket when you board the bus. Because of the earlier time of the concert, buses will leave 1/2 hour earlier than normal from our designated pickup locations.

FOR THE RICK STEVES CONCERT ONLY: Buses will leave the Yulee AMC theater parking lot at 5:00 pm and the Harris Teeter parking lot at 5:30 pm. Be sure to write your desired pickup location on the Note line of your credit card purchase, either AMC or HT.

Complete the form below to sign up and purchase your bus ticket(s) for this special performance.

For more information about this performance and to purchase symphony tickets, click on Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey | Jacksonville Symphony.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@ariasnassau.org via your chosen email provider.

The 26/27 Florida Blue Classical 11 Series starts this September

You’ve never heard it like this before!

The 2026/2027 Season ushers in a vibrant new chapter—featuring dynamic symphonic experiences, a beautifully refreshed hall with larger, more comfortable seating, enhanced lighting, acoustic upgrades and landmark cultural events that celebrate Jacksonville’s rich artistic legacy.

The Classical Eleven subscription includes all 11 performances in the Florida Blue Classical Series. This series is lavish with thrilling masterpieces like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concert No. 22 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. It also spotlights exceptional guest artists like the pianist Evren Ozel, cellist Sterling Elliot and conductors Avery Gagliano and Chloé Van Soeterstède.

ARIAS will provide charter bus transportation for all 11 Friday night Florida Blue Classical concerts this new season! Tickets are available now, just Click Here.

To learn more about each concert, click here to go directly to the Jacksonville Symphony website.