St. Pete is entering its Orchestra Era. Steve Hackman’s Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era is coming to the city on Saturday, September 12, with a show at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater.
The short explanation: this is all the best music of Taylor Swift performed as a live symphony by The Florida Orchestra, accompanied by four different vocalists to cover her range. For Swifties, it’s can’t-miss. For classical-by-pop crossover fans, it’s the show of the year. For those who like something new, this is that. For those who don’t like fun, well, it’s a Cruel Summer, indeed. Tickets are on sale now.
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This has been one of the most highly anticipated productions by Steve Hackman, who is no stranger to this type of work. Two of his previous shows have come to St. Pete, with his Tchaikovsky x Drake and Beethoven x Coldplay fusion concerts proving massively successful.
More from organizers: Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era will span Swift’s storied catalog with songs from across her musical eras such as Love Story, You Belong with Me and The Fate of Ophelia. This isn’t a tribute concert. It’s a completely original experience that draws unexpected comparisons between songs and unearths new musical Easter eggs, promising to keep even the most dedicated Swifties on their toes.
To make it even sweeter, the Swift performance will be followed up by yet another immersive, pop culture-fueled The Florida Orchestra experience. The adventure continues the next weekend with two performances Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in concert. Audiences will experience the entire blockbuster film on the big screen while The Florida Orchestra performs Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s score live to film.
Tickets for the Pirates shows are available here.
An important on The Symphony Era: Taylor Swift will not appear at this performance. This event is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by or in any way affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
Steve Hackman’s Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era
Steve Hackman, conductor & creator
Featuring a chorus of The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 7:30 pm | Mahaffey Theater
Tickets start at $38 (all fees included)
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl In Concert
Featuring a chorus of The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Fri, Sept. 18, 7:30 pm
Sat, Sept. 19, 2 pm – Matinee
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Tickets start at $28 (all fees included)
