Labor Day Concert with Accord Symphony Orchestra

The Accord Symphony Orchestra returns to the Chrysalis stage for the 5th time on Labor Day for an evening of pops, film scores, and more! Enjoy a beautiful evening outside in Columbia's Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.

This free, family-friendly event is the perfect for both newcomers and longtime lovers of orchestral music! The evening will be complete with food trucks on site as well as concessions sold by the park.

Find more free events in Columbia, Maryland at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods throughout 2025!

About the Accord Symphony Orchestra

Open to professional and talented amateur musicians, the Accord Symphony Orchestra, now in its 9th Season, has presented +100 concerts since its founding in 2017 by Andrew Lee. The orchestra made its Kennedy Center debut in 2019 as part of theREACH opening and returned to present a world premiere in March 2024. Other engagements include performances at The Embassy of Spain, The Chrysalis, theWHARF and more. The orchestra performs 10 concerts each season. The orchestra is a part of the Washington Conservatory of Music.

About the Inner Arbor Trust

The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (flat)

For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the flat surface parking lot, not the garage).

From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway, for approximately 2.3 miles. Make a left onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway, continue for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a right onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

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This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.

* Image shows an abstract version of the Maryland flag, the logo of the Maryland State Arts Council, which is part of the Department of Commerce.*

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