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3 Ways to Order Tickets
ONLINE.   Order your tickets via Square.
MAIL.      Download Ticket Order Form.

 VENUE.   Purchase tickets at the door.    

*NOTE* Online tickets ordered within 10 weekdays before the event may be picked up at the Broadway entrance.
Once issued, tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

Odyssey performances are OPEN to the public, in the First Baptist Church of Columbia's sanctuary of 600 capacity.
Many Odyssey concerts are streamed FOR FREE online on YouTube channel, "OdysseyPlowman" - Subscribe here:

https://www.youtube.com/c/OdysseyPlowman​
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 FREE GIFT for a donation of $100 or more! Choose one from a classic selection of Red or Gray barrel with black ink, or Aqua or Blue barrel with blue ink, OR, a new soft grip pen with black ink with a touch of rose gold. Add a splash of musical color to your personal space with Odyssey Pen.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

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APRIL 3 & 4, 2027
THE 12th PLOWMAN CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION & FESTIVAL

Details to this biennial, national event will be announced in Fall 2026.

PAST PROGRAMS

SEASON 22 ODYSSEY PASSPORT

By far the best Series Subscription available in town:
Buy Odyssey Passport and save from single tickets.
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The best part?
Avoid the hassle of staying in long lines to purchase a ticket every time you arrive First Baptist Church!

Can't use all the tickets?
Consider donating back the unused ticket to the organization.
Another music lover who cannot afford it will appreciate your generosity as well!

9.26.2026
FALL FESTIVAL: A FUNDRAISER EVENING

Saturday 4-7pm, at Christopher and Mina Turner's home in Columbia, Missouri
September 26, 2026 (Sat) 4-7pm

Support Odyssey's 23rd Season by attending a fun Fall gathering of friends with food, drinks, and a preview of "Romantic Fall" chamber music program, door prizes, games, raffle, and silent auction!  For the best deal, consider purchasing the Season Passport before the first concert begins on Friday, October 16, 2026.

NEW: Costume is optional, but there will be prizes for "Best Fall Spirit" costume! 

$50 at the door | Includes the cost of food and drink.
Donations and active participation are highly encouraged!
Address is revealed with a purchase of a ticket.​
DOORS OPEN at 3pm.

10.16.2026
ROMANTIC FALL

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
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October 16, 2026 (Fri) 7pm

Romantic Fall

Odyssey Season 23 begins with ....

$30 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

TBA, 2026
DEAR LARA

TBA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Lara
 

12.11.2026
CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
December 11, 2026 (Fri) 7pm


Candlelight Holiday​ 

Program TBA

$30 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

2.6.2027
PRE-COLLEGIATE CONCERTO COMPETITION

Saturday at 3pm, First Baptist Church
​February 6, 2027 (Sat) 3pm

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FREE ADMISSION - No tickets required; Donations are accepted.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 P.M.

2.12.2027 
SONGS OF HOMELAND

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church
February 12, 2027 (Fri) 7pm 
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Admission $30 / $5 Student with I.D.​
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

3.6.2027
CONCERTO & PROMETHEUS

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
March 6 (Fri) 7pm


$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

Members of the Vinola Trio, the 2025 Grand Prize Winner of the 11th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, returns to Columbia, Missouri for their stunning program. *Due to unforeseen circumstances, we sincerely regret clarinetist Li-Jie Yu is unable to join in this concert. Violinist Laurel Gagnon and pianist Ruoyang Xiang will perform a Vinola Duo Recital for this event.

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Admission $25 / $5 Student with I.D.​
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

3.19.2027
M-ODYSSEY

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
​March 19 (Fri) 7pm

M-ODYSSEY

A program curated by pianist Ryan Kee
 and percussionist Daniel Noonan, you can expect another program of unexpected musical whims at M-Odyssey concerts. 

$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

4.2.2027
PLOWMAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: OLE AKAHOSHI, CELLO & PETER MIYAMOTO, PIANO

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
April 2, 2027 (Fri) 7pm

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$30 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 P.M.

5.7.2027
ALMOST SUMMER

Friday at 7pm, First Baptist Church of Columbia
​May 7, 2026 (Fri) 7pm


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$30 General | $10 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.

6.4-6.2027
THE REUNION FESTIVAL:
​VOX NOVA / KIDS@HEART /  CONCERTS

Sunday at 3pm, First Baptist Church 
​with 2pm Instrumental Petting Zoo
Sponsored by the MU School of Music & Higday Mozart Trust
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FREE ADMISSION - No tickets are required | Donations are accepted.
​​DOORS OPEN AT 2:00 P.M.
 1112 E. Broadway in Columbia, Missouri  - 573.825.0079 - [email protected]
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