Slidell to Host Veterans Day Concert Featuring Northshore Community Orchestra on Nov. 8 at Slidell Auditorium

The City of Slidell will host a Veterans Day Concert featuring the Northshore Community Orchestra on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

“We are honored to host this special Bayou Jam concert as a tribute to our veterans,” said Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal. “This concert is our way of saying thank you to the men and women who fought to protect the freedoms we revere. Thank you to the Northshore Community Orchestra for helping us celebrate these heroes, and I encourage all Slidell residents to join us for an afternoon that honors their service and sacrifice.”

The Northshore Community Orchestra, established in 1987, is St. Tammany Parish’s only symphony orchestra where both youth and adults can embrace music as a lifelong pursuit. It is composed of a diverse group of musicians from Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, the Greater New Orleans area, and south Mississippi. Its members, from students to retirees, represent a wide variety of backgrounds, including students, medical professionals, engineers, tradespeople, military members, educators, and even multi-generational families who play together.

Under the direction of Mrs. Susan Messina, a Slidell native and music educator with over 30 years of experience, the orchestra performs a wide range of music, from classical and jazz to pop, folk, movie themes, and Broadway hits. The orchestra regularly performs in community events, including Some Enchanted Evening and the City of Slidell’s Holiday Concert.

The Slidell Municipal Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ms. Tanya’s Treats will be selling concessions for a nominal fee.

For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For the latest information about City of Slidell news and events, visit MySlidell.com or follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.