Rainbow City “Worlds We Create” Concert At Benaroya Hall Kicks Off 25/26 Season

It’s now settled into typical Seattle fall weather season which means we need to be enriched with great music opportunities…like Rainbow City Performing Arts upcoming November 7th concert at Benaroya Hall. This concert is themed WORLDS WE CREATE and they’re calling it “an evening exploring imagination through music inspired by film, literature and theater.” It’s the first concert of their 2025/2026 season under the umbrella theme of SOMEWHERE BEYOND with 2 more concerts to follow next year. It’s the 3rd year for Rainbow City to make their concert home at Benaroya Hall and they’re excited to continue their mission “to increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+ musicians and composers while also strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion for all who join and support us.”

All three of this season’s concerts will celebrate those who have dared to dream of of beautiful worlds Somewhere Beyond. This season, you will “be transported into musical experiences that explore the uplifting power of film, literature, video games, and theater.” This spirit of imagining new possibilities is important to the Rainbow City Arts mission of nurturing the growth of hundreds of musicians in and around Seattle who create magical moments through the many unique musical programs provided by the non-profit.

As usual with their concerts, the Rainbow City Concert Band will take the stage for one act, then the Rainbow City Orchestra for the other half. You can also enjoy performances from two of Rainbow City’s chamber ensembles, with their flute choir, Flûtrange and their Seattle String Chorus performing in the lobby pre-show and at intermission.

They are also partnering up with three non-profit community organizations: Lambert House, GenPride, and Seattle’s LGBTQ Center. For the latter, they will be collecting donations for their Mutual Aid Closet to make sure folks have warm clothes as we head into the winter months.

For tickets for Worlds We Create, go to https://rainbowcity.org/events/worlds-we-create/?utm_source=sgs&utm_campaign=worlds&utm_medium=banner

Note that a number of free tickets are available to community members unable to afford tickets.

More on the chamber ensembles:

Flûtrange, our flute choir and oldest chamber ensemble, has performed at venues as various as the Seattle Flute Festival, the 5th Ave Theatre, and caroling on street corners. Their warm welcome to all skill levels has been a refuge for many and their performance continues to inspire.

Seattle String Chorus, one of our newest chamber groups, finds inspiration in performing choral works rearranged for strings. This flexibility allows for a focus on balance and beauty of the sound while welcoming any string players to join for a new way to perform and spread heart and soul in our community.

Also note there are two upcoming December concerts to check out featuring performances from Rainbow City, both at the Armory at Seattle Center.

Winterfest 2025

December 12 @ 2:00 pm

https://rainbowcity.org/events/winterfest-2025

Get up and groove to holiday-flavored jams from the always electrifying Rainbow City Jazz Band. It’s a chance to swing into the season while showing your support for these skilled musicians who proudly come from all walks of life with a wide range of identities and experiences. Rainbow City is excited to bring you a performance centered around the feeling of love and connection we can all share during the holidays. Their mission is to create a safe and supportive environment for all musicians but especially for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Home for the Holidays

December 19 @ 6:30 pm

https://rainbowcity.org/events/home-for-the-holidays

This holiday season, join the Rainbow City Concert Band and Orchestra for an time of music, joy, and belonging at Seattle Center’s Winterfest at the Armory. A Home for the Holidays will be a celebration of warmth, community, and the spirit of inclusivity.

In a world where the holidays can feel lonely or isolating, especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals and chosen families, this performance offers a welcoming refuge, a place to gather, be seen, and feel at home. Our ensembles will bring beloved seasonal favorites to life, from sparkling orchestral classics to festive band arrangements, creating a soundtrack of hope, comfort, and joy.

Let the music wrap around you like a warm embrace as you experience the magic of the season in an environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. Whether you’re with family, friends, or seeking a space of belonging, A Home for the Holidays is an invitation to pause, reflect, and share in the simple joys of music, togetherness, and community.