This June, join orchestra colleagues from across the country for three days of unrivaled professional development, as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts the League of American Orchestras 81st National Conference. From now until January 8, League members can access our lowest registration prices of the year!

A vibrant port city, Baltimore offers remarkable cuisine, rich heritage, and an eclectic arts culture. Discover our nation’s story in the city that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner: visit Fort McHenry National Monument or tour the Historic Ships of Baltimore, steps from the Conference hotel. With more public statues and monuments per capita than any other U.S. city—and nearly a third of its buildings listed on the National Register—Baltimore is a living museum. While you’re there, taste the freshest seafood in restaurants across the Chesapeake Bay, source of more than a third of the country’s blue crab. And don’t miss Baltimore’s cultural gems, from the National Aquarium and the American Visionary Art Museum to the macabre Edgar Allan Poe House.

Register now through our member pre-sale, which runs until Thursday, January 8, and be sure tosecure your tickets to hear the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Jonathon Heyward at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

New this year! During the 2026 National Conference, we’ll be offering enhanced content for orchestra board members, as well as bringing together artistic administrators and artist managers for a special meeting.

Already registered? Next you can reserve your hotel room at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, plan your visits to local attractions, and stay tuned for the full schedule of speakers and sessions to be announced at the end of February.

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired in the fantastic city of Baltimore. We can’t wait to see you there!