The 2026 Gala will will be an elegant evening of celebration and world-class music performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Resident Conductor and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director, William “Buddy” Langley.  This year, the Orchestra will also be joined by the ASO Chorus for this special Gala performance. The 2026 Gala will raise funds for the ASO’s student music education programs, family musical experiences, and community festivals and concerts that are free to the public.