FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show
About This Event
For the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, Gustavo Dudamel leads a lineup that brings the New York Philharmonic together with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at David Geffen Hall. Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist known for a dynamic conducting style and for his close association with the Simón Bolívar program. The Simón Bolívar orchestra foregrounds Latin American musical lineages; the Philharmonic represents a long-standing American orchestral tradition.
About the Artists
Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist, recognized for his dynamic conducting style and leadership of major orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is a classical ensemble shaped by the country’s public music-education system and closely associated with conductor Gustavo Dudamel. In New York City, its appearances connect it to major stages such as David Geffen Hall and to collaborations in the Philharmonic orbit.