The WCHOF Music Series explores the similarities between chess and music—such as notes, pattern, poetry, and tempo—which create beautiful compositions on the chessboard and the keyboard. The WCHOF Music Series connects communities with music from Saint Louis and beyond, including works by classical composers, R&B performances, and everything in between. Purchase tickets from our calendar page and watch online at our YouTube channel.
2025 WCHOF Music Series Season
| January 16 | Beethoven Violin Sonatas Concert 1 | Classical |
| January 22 | What’s Going on Live with Brian Owens and Friends | Motown/Soul |
| February 20 | Beethoven Violin Sonatas Concert 2 | Classical |
| February 26 | Love and Its Many Languages with Janet Evra | Jazz |
| March 26 | An Evening with Shedrick Mitchell | Gospel/Jazz/Soul |
| March 27 | Beethoven Violin Sonatas Concert 3 | Classical |
| April 23 | Soul in My Country with Brian Owens and Friends | Country/Songwriter/Soul |
| April 24 | Opera Theatre of St. Louis | Opera |
| May 22 | Beethoven Violin Sonatas Finale | Classical |
| May 28 | Aida Ade | Pop/Songwriter/Soul |
| June 19 | Missouri Chamber Music Festival | Classical |
| June 25 | Summer Serenade with Denise Thimes | Jazz |
| July 17 | Ravel Piano Trio | Classical |
| July 23 | Brian Owens | Soul/Jazz |
| August 21 | Intercultural Music Initiative | Classical/Global |
| August 27 | Summer Surprise with Dave Grelle | Funk/Jazz/Pop/Soul |
| September 11 | Benedetta Orsi and Friends | Classical |
| September 24 | Chuck Flowers Sings the Music of Bill Withers | R&B/Soul |
| October 16 | Winter Opera St. Louis | Opera |
| October 22 | Malena Smith | Jazz/Pop/Songwriter |
| November 19 | Soul Revival with Al Holiday & the East Side Rhythm Band | R&B/Soul |
| November 20 | Arianna String Quartet | Classical |
| December 11 | Zlatomir Fung | Classical |
| December 17 | Blue Christmas with Brian Owens and Matt Jordan | Holiday/Soul |
2025 Season Tickets!
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is excited to offer its members a limited number of Season Ticket packages for the 2025 WCHOF Music Series season! Season Ticket holders may share their tickets with family and friends. Season Ticket holders and their guests will also enjoy exclusive amenities:
- Early entry at 5:00 p.m. (regular entry at 5:30 p.m.)
- 20% discount at Q Boutique and early access to concert merchandise
- Reserved priority seats for both the artist talk (6:00 p.m.) and concert (7:00 p.m.)
- Complimentary refreshments during the concert
2025 Season Ticket Packages:
- Set of 24 $400 ($600 value)
- Set of 12 $200 ($300 value)
- Set of 6 $100 ($150 value)
Purchase Here.
WCHOF Music Series Season Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased by members only. RSVP is required. Season Tickets are transferable up to 24 hours in advance of the concert. 2025 Season Tickets are valid for WCHOF Music Series concerts through December 31, 2025. No-show tickets are automatically forfeited. Season Ticket packages and remaining tickets are non-refundable. It may not be combined with any other offer or discount.
