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Meta Weiss, cello and Daniel de Borah, piano

Free, no tickets required

Fall 2024

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at the Holiday Festival 2024, presented by the CU Boulder College of Music. This enchanting annual tradition, set to take place from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at the Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, promises to be a celebration of comfort, joy, and the festive warmth of the holiday season. Located at 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309, the Macky Auditorium will come alive with twinkling lights, seasonal greenery, and the beautiful music that defines Boulder’s beloved holiday tradition. The festival brings together student choirs, bands, orchestras, and world-class faculty performers for a winter concert that features both holiday favorites and new delights. From orchestras, bands, and choirs to jazz, world music, and opera, the CU Boulder College of Music showcases hundreds of stunning performances throughout the academic year, and the Holiday Festival 2024 is a highlight not to be missed. Performance dates and times are as follows: - Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. Accessibility is a priority, with the venue offering wheelchair-accessible performances, captioned and signed performances, service animals welcome, audio assistant devices, wheelchair-accessible elevators, Braille signage, companion seating, and nearby parking to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Boulder’s longstanding celebration of the holiday season. For those interested in adding this event to their season ticket package, please contact the box office at 303-492-8008. There are no discounts available for the Holiday Festival, but the experience promises to be priceless. Join us at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival 2024 for an unforgettable start to your holiday season.

Fall 2024 Concert

Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and exceptional musicianship with the Boston Brass Brass All-Stars Big Band on December 14, 2024, at the prestigious Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, located at 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80309. This special performance, presented by the Artist Series, is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. and promises to be a highlight of the holiday season. The Boston Brass, renowned for their spectacular performances and technical prowess, will collaborate with all-star brass players from around the globe to deliver a thrilling concert. Audiences of all ages will be delighted by their exciting arrangements of classics such as the Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, Greensleeves, and Motown Jingle Bells. This ensemble's ability to blend traditional holiday music with a big band flair is unmatched and guarantees an evening filled with joy and festive spirit. Accessibility is a priority, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this magical night. The venue offers wheelchair-accessible performance options, signed performances, service animals welcome, audio assistant devices, wheelchair-accessible elevators, Braille signage, companion seating, and nearby parking to accommodate all our guests. Season tickets start at $122, offering a fantastic opportunity to experience the best of the Artist Series at a great value. Don't miss your chance to secure the best seats for this and other remarkable performances throughout the season. For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the world's finest jazz, classical, world music, and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out quickly, so order your tickets today to guarantee your spot at this must-see holiday event.

The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

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