Black Jacket Symphony
at the Midland Theatre
~ Two Shows Annually ~
There's a reason Black Jacket Symphony keeps coming back to The Midland — and a reason our fans keep showing up when they do. We bring Black Jacket Symphony to our stage twice a season because this is the kind of live music experience our historic theatre was made for.
The energy, the crowd singalongs, the moments that give you chills — it's everything we love about live music and live events at The Midland, and it never gets old. Looking for the best live music near Newark, Ohio? This is it, friends.
Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2009, Black Jacket Symphony has earned a nationwide reputation for recreating classic albums live in their entirety, note for note and sound for sound. These aren't tribute acts in costume. This is a hand-picked ensemble of elite musicians who change lineup based on the album being performed, treating rock's greatest records with the same reverence a symphony gives to Mozart. With concert lighting, powerful sound, and over 40 albums in their repertoire, every Black Jacket Symphony performance is a full-scale live music production from first note to final encore.
Upcoming Show
Black Jacket Symphony
Presents Van Halen 1984
November 14, 2026
8:00 PM
Tickets:
$40 - $50*
The Black Jacket Symphony is back, and this time they're bringing one of rock's greatest albums to life. Experience Van Halen's 1984 performed note-for-note on the Midland stage. Jump. Panama. Hot for Teacher. Every track, exactly as you remember it. Plus a second set of Van Halen hits. Your best night out just got louder.
