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If you’re a Phil Collins or Genesis fan, you already know the power of their music. Those haunting drumbeats. Those lyrics that somehow capture both heartbreak and hope. The songs that defined road trips, dance parties, and those long teenage nights when the radio was your best friend. Now imagine all of that—but supercharged with the Utah Symphony behind it.

On September 26 & 27, 2025, Abravanel Hall is hosting The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis, and let me tell you—this is the perfect date night.

This isn’t really a tribute concert. It’s your favorite songs reimagined with the full force of a live orchestra. Think “In the Air Tonight” with the kind of drum solo that rattles your bones. “Sussudio” bursting with horns and strings that take the energy sky-high. “Take Me Home” swelling into a wall of sound that makes you feel like the entire hall is singing along.

With conductor Stuart Chafetz leading the way, plus powerhouse vocalists Aaron Finley and Brook Wood, you’ll get all the passion of a rock concert layered with the richness of a symphony. Add in drummer Brian Kushmaul, and the heartbeat of Phil Collins’ sound is alive and well.

We all know it’s hard to carve out time as parents. Between carpools, homework, and the endless laundry, date nights often slide to the bottom of the list. But this? This is worth locking in a sitter for.

Here’s why:

• Instant nostalgia. If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, these songs are the soundtrack of your life. Hearing them live will hit you right in the feels.
• Energy and romance. From high-energy anthems to love songs that still make you swoon, the night is designed to remind you why music connects people.
• The vibe. Abravanel Hall gives it that extra special touch—it feels classy, elevated, and totally out of the everyday grind.

So instead of dinner and a movie, you’re giving yourselves a night that you’ll still be talking about weeks later.

The Details You Need to Know

• When: Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 7:30 PM
• Where: Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City
• Tickets: Available now on the Utah Symphony website.

And if you’re looking to save, the Symphony offers discounts for students, groups, and even under-30s—so there’s really no excuse to miss it.

Life gets busy, but music like this? It deserves your time. So grab your partner, call the babysitter, and get ready for a night that blends nostalgia, symphonic power, and the kind of magic only Phil Collins and Genesis can deliver.

Because honestly, isn’t it about time your date night had a soundtrack this epic?