Washington Balalaika Society presents "Winter is Coming!"
The Washington Balalaika Society returns for a one-night concert featuring 55 musicians of the Washington Balalaika Orchestra. “Winter is Coming!” spans musical eras and styles, with Eastern European and Russian traditions alongside selections such as “Waves of the Danube,” music from *Fiddler on the Roof*, “Speak Softly, Love” from *The Godfather*, and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s *Nutcracker Suite*.
The Washington Balalaika Society is a community orchestra devoted to music from Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, and other regions, performed on traditional folk instruments. Described as the largest orchestra of its kind in the United States, the organization has performed in the Washington area for nearly 40 years and supports Ukrainians, including humanitarian assistance for displaced Ukrainian refugees.
When: November 21, 2026
Showtimes: 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Tickets: General admission is $35; tickets are $30 for seniors age 65 and older and military members, $15 for students, and $5 for children age 12 and under. Group pricing is available by calling the box office.
Program: The concert includes music from multiple periods and genres, including “Waves of the Danube,” selections from *Fiddler on the Roof*, “Speak Softly, Love” from *The Godfather*, and Tchaikovsky’s *Nutcracker Suite*.
Performers: The 55-member Washington Balalaika Orchestra, presented by the Washington Balalaika Society.
Run time: Approximately two hours.
Venue: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851.
Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.
Parking: Two large free parking lots are available at the Civic Center, including the lot behind the theater and the lot between the theater and Glenview Mansion.
Box office: (240) 314-8690; boxoffice@rockvillemd.gov.
Ticketing note: The venue advises purchasing tickets only through the City of Rockville’s official F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre ticketing site or rockvillemd/theatre to avoid ticket scams.