The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (ECPO) provides musical enthusiasts with a variety of not-to-miss performances at the grand Feather Market Centre in Port Elizabeth, as well as presenting up to fourteen full scale orchestral concerts annually, ranging from family orientated open air park concerts and youth concerto festivals to symphony concerts with massed choirs. They are a part time orchestra, which consists of both local music professionals and amateur musicians, from all aspects of the musical spectrum.

The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra also presents and organises numerous ensemble concerts and popular music concerts throughout the year, which include wind bands, string ensembles, jazz groups, chamber groups, and full scale symphonic pop concerts. The orchestra also presents an annual youth orchestral workshop, aimed at the local youth of the area, which culminates in a performance at the Feather Market Centre concert hall.

Other community services carried out by the orchestra, includes the presentation of various ensemble concerts to the residents of homes for the elderly and disabled, as well as presenting educational concerts at schools for learners with disabilities and schools for previously disadvantaged communities. They provide transport for learners, parents and teachers from several schools in disadvantaged communities to attend ECPO Concerts in the Feather Market Centre.