CHARLESTON, W.VA. (5/14/26) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) invites the public to AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday on Sunday, June 7 from 2 – 10 p.m. on the University of Charleston lawn.

This long-time tradition on the lawn of the University of Charleston celebrates some of the community’s most beloved music from the main stage, Remington Development Corporation Food Court with vendors from the WV Symphony League, St. George’s Cathedral, Dunbar Lion’s Club, and Ellen’s Ice Cream, McKinley Carter Wealth Services Artisan Area, Vandalia Health CAMC Women’s & Children’s Hospital Craft Corner, and Moses Auto Group Family Fun Zone with activities for kids of all ages. The day caps off with a grand finale performance by the state’s premier orchestra and a fireworks display presented by FamilyCare Health Centers that illuminates the West Virginia Capitol.

“With warm weather and the sounds of summer in the air, we are excited for another Symphony Sunday! We look forward to enjoying a day full of music, entertainment, a book nook, and local food,” said Steve Hedrick, Chairman & CEO, AVN Corporation. “Rain or shine, be there and bring your family and friends.”

This year’s theme is SOUSA! An American Celebration, which will showcase the music of John Philip Sousa and other patriotic marches and music as a nod to America’s 250th birthday in July.

A special VIP reception, sponsored by Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC will be held from 6 – 10 p.m. and gives guests exclusive access to watch the performances from atop UC’s rotunda and patio. Heavy hor d’oeuvres, beer, wine and champagne will be served. Tickets to Sunday’s VIP reception are $100 each and can be purchased by calling the WVSO at 304.957.9876, by emailing Amanda McDonald at amcdonald@wvsymphony.org or by visiting wvsymphony.org.

AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday 2026 is made possible through support from the following friends: AVN Corporation, the University of Charleston, the City of Charleston, the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC, FamilyCare Health Centers, Moses Auto Group, Amherst Madison, Brewer & Co., Vandalia Health CAMC Women’s and Children’s Hospital, McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Remington Development Corporation, Focus Partners. This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 87th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high -quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award -winning education program.

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

2:00 p.m. Greater Huntington Symphonic Band; 2:55 p.m. Brass Band of the Tri-State; 3:40 p.m. Kanawha Valley Community Band; 4:25 p.m. womanSong; 5:15 p.m. Charleston Metro Band; 6:00 p.m. WV Youth Symphony Ensembles; 7:00 p.m. Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums

8:05 p.m. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra; Fireworks presented by FamilyCare Health Centers at the conclusion of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert

BOOK NOOK (2 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

REMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOOD COURT WITH VENDORS (2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)

MOSES AUTO GROUP FAMILY FUN ZONE (2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

VANDALIA HEALTH CAMC WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CRAFT CORNER (2 p.m.-8 p.m.)

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES ARTISAN AREA (2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)