The Pops Orchestra Presents: Hocus Pocus Concert – A Spooktacular Family Night Out!
Get ready for a night of spooky fun for the whole family! The Pops Orchestra is brewing up a magical evening with its Hocus Pocus Concert on Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.
Families are invited to enjoy a fang-tastic mix of music and Halloween excitement, featuring favorites like Thriller, Ghostbusters, Superstition, and more. After the concert, kids can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Riverview Performing Arts Center, provided by the Riverview High School students—the perfect way to kick off the night!
Adding to the fun, the entire 65-piece Pops Orchestra along with Maestro Dr. Robyn Bell will be performing in costume, bringing extra magic and laughter to the stage. Audiences are encouraged to join the fun by coming dressed in their own costumes for a fully festive Halloween experience.
To make the night even sweeter, families can take advantage of a special Halloween treat—50% off all tickets with code hocus-pocus when ordering online. It’s the perfect way to bring the whole family together for an unforgettable evening.
This year’s concert features some spooktacular surprises. Scooter Maloney will perform the iconic Vincent Price reading in Thriller and Kevin Steele will lead the audience as “dance instructor” for Monster Mash, Time Warp, and Thriller, making sure everyone gets in on the spooky groove.
Event Details:
Thursday, October 30
7:30 p.m.
Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a night of music, magic, and Halloween fun with The Pops Orchestra!
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.thepopsorchestra.org/ or call 941-926-POPS (7767).
About The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota
Founded in 1975, The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota has been delighting local audiences for decades with high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances. Led by Dr. Robyn Bell, The Pops brings you the music you love, performed by the musicians you know—featuring a variety of popular hits, Broadway favorites, film scores, and holiday classics. Learn more at http://www.ThePopsOrchestra.org.

