You’ll hear sparkling works by Czech and French female composers, audience favorites like Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, plus a few surprises sure to make your spirits bright. And don’t miss the annual audience sing-along, hosted by CEO & President Sidney P. Jackson, complete with glowing luminaria lighting our hall in harmony.

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Holidays of Hope

Mandel Hall

North Central College

With this program, the orchestra wants to give its audience a real Christmas present. In the program, we have tried to collect the most beautiful Christmas melodies and the most famous Christmas songs. Everything from Sibelius' Christmas Carol, Koppången and Klang min vackra bjällra , to Sleigh Ride and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which are also included in the program. To help us, we have Norrköping-born Olle Persson as soloist and the choirs Bel Canto and Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör. It almost couldn't get better. Here you really get the chance to fill up on all the energy and Christmas spirit needed for the holidays.

Sound and cheers

Louis de Geer konsert & kongress

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was just eleven years old when he composed the ballet The Snowman . The piece's musical brilliance caused such a sensation that even the emperor took notice of the child prodigy's creation and commissioned a performance at the Imperial and Royal Court Opera. This year, excerpts from The Snowman, reminiscent of Tchaikovsky's great ballets, will open the Christmas concert, in which the KSO and the City Theater Chorus will strike a festive, contemplative, and cheerful tone—including Mozart's Ave verum corpus and Leroy Anderson's exhilarating Sleigh Ride .

Christmas concert

Konzerthaus Klagenfurt

British baritone Rodney Earl Clarke captured every heart when he starred in the Halle’s Christmas Concert a couple of years ago. We couldn’t wait to bring him back, so here he is with a sack full of treats for the festive period, including operatic and Hollywood favourites, as well as some chestnut-roasting seasonal classics. Our master of ceremonies is genial conductor Stephen Bell, who’ll be taking us through a roll call of Christmas hits from Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov and heartwarming movie music from Home Alone to Frozen. And as it’s Christmas you can enjoy some good old-fashioned audience participation singing along with White Christmas and trying to keep up with the reindeer in Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.

The Hallé Christmas Concert

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Celebrate the season with a night full of timeless melodies and sonorous brass harmonies. Join members of the orchestra for a musical sleigh ride through the unforgettable holiday hit by Leroy Anderson, as well as Handel’s glorious Joy to the World, Anthony DiLorenzo’s adaptation of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a mash-up of Hannukah staples, and more.

Holiday Brass

Walt Disney Concert Hall

A beloved seasonal tradition, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert showcases an array of holiday favorites from around the world. A variety of religious and cultural traditions, representing both Christmas and Hanukkah, are celebrated with lively medleys and fresh orchestral arrangements. A special guest narrator joins the DSO to relate a charming holiday tale. And who knows: perhaps that special someone will appear at Wentz Hall once again to lead a rousing rendition of Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride!

Radiant Reflections: "Holiday Magic"

Join us at Homegrown Holidays, a new holiday concert that brings together Clarksville's performing arts students with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra for a joyous event of seasonal spirit and community pride. A spotlight on Clarksville’s next generation of performers, this special event features The Nutcracker with dance students from Classic Steps II, a side-by-side performance with the GCO and the Clarksville Youth Orchestra, and an acoustic set by Clarksville’s emerging singer/songwriter Mattie Lyn. This is the perfect family-friendly event to ring in the holiday season. 60 minutes with no intermission.

Homegrown Holidays: Clarksville’s Kids in Concert

Austin Peay State University

Get into the holiday groove with a jazzy, joyful celebration! From Tchaikovsky’s Snow Maiden to A Charlie Brown Christmas, plus swinging Christmas favorites with the Dirty River Jazz Band and vocalist Faith Evangeline, this concert will have you tapping your toes and feeling festive. The New Braunfels Children’s Chorus adds their magic to the mix!

Christmas in New Orleans

Texas Lutheran University

Ring in the holidays with Bay Phil’s most joyful, spectacular celebration of the year.! Get swept up in all the magic of the season with family and holiday favorites, led by our Guest Conductor Alexander Kahn.

The Bay Area’s Best: Sounds of the Season!

Chabot College

Celebrate the joy of the season with a beloved concert conducted by Associate Conductor, Nicholas Ross, featuring a side-by-side with the West Valley Youth Symphony, Claire Gordon, Conductor. 

Enjoy cherished carols and orchestral showpieces including White Christmas, Tyzik’s Behold the Lights, Sleigh Ride and other favorite sing-alongs.
 
Bring your friends and family to experience the beauty of live music and the spirit of the season – a perfect way to welcome the holidays.

Home for the Holidays

The Vista Center for the Arts

Join us for a joyful celebration filled with beloved carols, sing-alongs, and holiday favorites like The Grinch, The Polar Express, Sleigh Ride, and more.

Family Holiday Pops

Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a magical festive treat, perfect for families and children of all ages!  Led by guest conductor Helen Harrison, this joyful hour of music features seasonal favourites, sparkling storytelling, and one very special bear.

Paddington Bear’s First Concert at Christmas

Victoria Hall

Jingle all the way into the holiday with the Lima Symphony’s beloved Bells, Brass & Bows! Led by guest conductor Conner Gray Covington and accompanied by the Lima Symphony Chorus, this festive concert will fill your heart with the spirit of the season. With a stunning blend of sacred music and holiday favorites, the evening features Leroy Anderson’s iconic “Christmas Festival Overture,” the whimsical “Troika” by Prokofiev, and a magical rendition of A Christmas Carol. The highlight of this year’s concert is the “Twelve Days of Ohio Christmas,” a delightful local twist on the classic carol. Bring your holiday cheer and join us for a musical celebration you won’t forget!

Bells, Brass & Bows

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Wizards in Winter, Dreams of Fireflies, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24, and A Mad Russian’s Christmas bring a rock-and-roll energy to the season, with soaring electric guitars, powerful orchestra, and dazzling rhythms.

Orchestra Concert 3 - Sounds of the Season

First Church OKC

Celebrate the season with music that captures the warmth, wonder, and magic of Christmas. From the charm of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to modern hits from Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra to timeless favorites like White Christmas and Sleigh Ride, this festive program invites the whole family to share in the joy and beauty of the holidays.

CVSO: The Magic of Christmas

Pablo Center at the Confluence

Winter Miracles

Town of West Hartford

Local favorites Steve and Allison Martin join HSO for festive selections from The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson’s classic Sleigh Ride, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and some of the Martins’ favorite songs, including “The Prayer,” “O Holy Night,” and “Ave Maria.”  Rounding out the family-friendly concert will be the audience favorite “Christmas Singalong,” full of well-known holiday carols! Steve and Allison are well known in West Michigan, having sung on opera stages and musical productions locally and around the country.  Allison received her Masters of Music from Michigan State University.  Steve holds a doctorate and master’s in music from Michigan State University.  He has taught at the college level and is now Director of Music and Fine Arts at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Home for the Holidays 2025 Matinee: Steve & Allison Martin

West Ottawa High School Performing Arts Center

Embrace the magic of the season at our most popular concert of the year! The Holiday Spectacular returns for its fifth year, featuring the warm, expressive voice of tenor Terrence Chin-Loy and a heartwarming program of holiday favorites.

Holiday Spectacular

Willson Auditorium

Celebrate the season with the glad musical tidings of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra’s beloved holiday concert, a favorite family event for music lovers of all ages. CUSO is joined by the University of Illinois Chamber Singers and Oratorio Society to perform Gloria of Francis Poulenc, a spectacular work for large chorus and full orchestra. The angelic voices of the Central Illinois Youth Chorus will be featured in music by John Williams from the film Home Alone. Uplifting songs of the season, a visit from Santa, and a sing-along of carols are sure to make spirits bright.

Good Tidings!

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Our annual Holiday Pops concert returns with Saginaw’s ‘3 Tenors’; Todd Michael Hall, Billy Petty, and Charles Allen, along with some of your favorite holiday selections including Josh Groban’s You Raise Me Up, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, and the Christmas singalong, featuring side-by-side performances with Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra.

SBSO: Holiday's with Saginaw's Stars

Temple Theatre

Each season ticket purchase will provide you with one ticket to each of the upcoming six concerts of the season. If there is a concert you cannot attend, we can either donate your ticket to a student/veteran or provide you with extra tickets to a different concert date.

Christmas Concert Celebration

La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

Celebrate the season with WVSO’s most popular holiday concert—featuring classic carols, joyful surprises, and a special visit from Santa himself.

Sounds of the Season

Blennerhasset School

Concert 2

Our Lady Star of the Sea

Looking for a holiday celebration that showcases the remarkable artistry of two of Calgary’s finest musicians? Civic has a gift for you!

Baroque & Beyond

Arts Commons

Celebrate the season with music director candidate Brandon Horrocks in a festive Christmas Pops concert full of holiday cheer!

The Search Brandon Horrocks

Mansfield Theater

Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic California Theatre with a spectacular symphonic celebration filled with the warmth and wonder of the season.

Join Symphony San Jose, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet, and special guests and rejoice in beloved holiday classics, heartwarming carols, dazzling dance numbers, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular 12 Days of Silicon Valley.

California Theatre

2025 Holiday Celebration: Nutcracker & Friends

Gateway High School

SLEIGH: Jessica Vosk’s title says it all. Inspired by her 2024 holiday album of the same name, this show is the ultimate festive extravaganza—a dazzling, high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss. 

Expect a wide emotional range, from the riotous hilarity of “The Twelve Gays of Christmas” to heartwarming holiday classics that stir nostalgia and cheer.

Jessica Vosk: SLEIGH

Berklee College of Music

Christmas comes but once a year and here in Chelsea, there’s only one way to celebrate. The RPO’s annual Christmas Cracker is as much a part of the season as mulled wine, Elf on the Shelf and the King’s Road window displays!

Join us in the festive splendour of Cadogan Hall for a real feast of Yuletide music, old and new. There’ll be well-loved songs, seasonal classics and a stocking full of tunes for the whole family, as conductor Stephen Bell and star vocalists Juliette Crosbie and Matt Ford launch the celebrations with a swing.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Cracker 2025

Cadogan Hall 

A cosy, starlit evening of the most beautiful Christmas music! Bring the whole family for a festive concert featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s brass ensemble, choirs and soloists.

Family concert: Children’s Christmas Celebration

Göteborgs Symfoniker

At Greeley’s favorite holiday tradition, your Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Greeley Chorale, and Greeley Children's Chorale again take the stage in the poinsettia-adorned Monfort Concert Hall! Start the evening with the Magic Baton Melody Contest celebrating our winning Greeley-Evans School District 6 middle school student composer. Then, get in the holiday spirit with familiar tunes including “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Sleigh Ride.” This concert also features selections from Respighi’s La Boutique Fantastique Suite, a ballet about a magical toyshop. Sure to have you singing all the way home, the concert “wraps” up with the orchestra and choir performing “Angels We Have Heard on High,” arranged by Mack Wilberg. Join us for the final night of the Festival of Trees!

Poinsettia Pops

Union Colony Civic Center

Here is an opportunity to hear the orchestra in its home town and set the Christmas season off to a rousing start. Join us in Christ Church for this popular concert of short works, which will appeal to young and old alike, and enjoy singing your favourite carols accompanied by the whole orchestra. The concert will be followed by mulled wine, soft drinks and minced pies.

A Concert for christmas

Christ Church Centre URC Henley

Christmas comes but once a year and here in Chelsea, there’s only one way to celebrate. The RPO’s annual Christmas Cracker is as much a part of the season as mulled wine, Elf on the Shelf and the King’s Road window displays! So join us in the festive splendour of Cadogan Hall for a real feast of Yuletide music, old and new. There’ll be well-loved songs, seasonal classics and a stocking full of tunes for the whole family, as conductor Stephen Bell and star vocalists Juliette Crosbie and Matt Ford launch the celebrations with a swing. And it’s all gift-wrapped by the luxurious symphonic sound of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – go on, treat yourself.

Christmas Cracker

Celebrate December with the VSO’s festive music at the Flynn and a visit from Santa! Join Music Director Andrew Crust, guest singers, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and more!

VSO: Holiday Pops

The Flynn

A Fort Smith tradition is back for 2025. This family-friendly concert features holiday classics such as The Nutcracker and Sleigh Ride, as well new favorites to kick off the holiday season, featuring vocalists Emily Drennan & Patti Drennan.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

ArcBest Performing Arts Center

Celebrate December with the VSO’s festive music and a visit from Santa! Join Music Director Andrew Crust, guest singers, and your Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert that delivers a joyful mood for the season. Enjoy favorites like Sleigh Ride and selections from The Nutcracker, a new commission by Vermont composer Michael Schachter inspired by a Jewish folktale, a rousing audience holiday sing-a-long, a musical reading of selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and more!

Holiday Pops – Barre

Barre Opera House

Paramount Theatre, VT

Come and enjoy an atmospheric Christmas concert where the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra meets over 100 choir singers from the Music Classes at Hagaskolan.

Christmas with Music classes

Join us for a festive family concert featuring winter-themed musical stories from around the globe.

Festive Fables

The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church

York Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off your holiday season. Our favorite annual concert Holiday Pops Spectacular packs the theatre with holiday cheer. It’s truly a Wonderful Life! The Greater York Youth Ballet of Dance It Forward performs the magical Nutcracker ballet to perfect your evening.

Holiday Pops Spectacular

Appell Center for the Performing Arts

Made in Vermont with The Moth Radio Hour

Bellows Falls Opera House

Southern Vermont Arts Center

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

Experience an evening of musical joy and humor with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra! The concert opens with Beethoven’s playful “Rage over a Lost Penny,” Haydn’s delightful “Surprise Symphony,” and the whimsical rhythms of Anderson’s “The Typewriter.” Composer-in-Residence Clarice Assad, joined by 3rd Coast Percussion Ensemble, brings energy and innovation with her percussion concerto Play!

Beethoven’s 8th

Miller Symphony Hall

Experience the sounds and sights of Ireland with the full chamber orchestra at our Mainstage series. Featuring Liz Knowles, fiddle; Kieran O’Hare, Uilleann pipes; and more.

The Soul of Ireland

School for Creative and Performing Arts

The BPO presents a free, outdoor concert at Niawanda Park in Tonawanda.

Niawanda Park

The BPO presents a free, outdoor concert at Academy Park in Lewiston.

Academy Park, Lewiston

Academy Park

Join your Colorado Symphony for a musical evening under the stars at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater in this tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

The BPO presents a free, outdoor performance at Bidwell Parkway featuring music from our upcoming 2025-26 season.

Bidwell Parkway

Bidwell Park

Concert will feature Weijun Wang (piano), winner of the RPL’s 2024 Young Artist Auditions.

Spring Around the Town Concert

Churchville-Chili Senior High School

Spend the morning with a young boy, his grandfather, and a meadow full of animal characters in Prokofiev’s time-honored family favorite, Peter and The Wolf. Follow along as Peter, humorous hunters, and his animal friends give the wily wolf his just desserts.

Peter & The Wolf

Wake Forest University

Spring Family Concert

Bethel College

Join the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of Irish music at the "Faith and Begorrah" concert. This special event, conducted by George Stelluto and featuring the exceptional talents of percussionist Cynthia Yeh, will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater, located at 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

The evening will commence with the lobby opening at 6:30 pm, followed by the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. The program includes a captivating lineup of compositions that celebrate the rich musical heritage of Ireland, including Joan Trimble's "Suite for Strings," Jesse Montgomery's "Procession for Solo Percussion," Charles Villiers Stanford's "Irish Rapsody No. 1, Op. 7," and Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite."

Cynthia Yeh, renowned for her role as principal percussionist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since June 2007, brings her extraordinary skills to the forefront of this performance. With a rich background that includes serving as principal percussionist for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and holding degrees from the University of British Columbia and Temple University, Yeh's participation promises to elevate the evening's musical offerings.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an unforgettable experience of Irish music and culture with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra at "Faith and Begorrah." Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and rhythms of Ireland, performed by some of the most talented musicians in the field.

Faith and Begorrah

Peoria Civic Center Theater

Orchestra Nova is proud to present our first concert for 2025, Symphonic Tales of Heroes and Legends. Join us at 2pm on Sunday, March 16th at the Warners Bay Theatre for an exciting lineup of iconic themes.

Symphonic Tales of Heroes & Legends

Warners Bay Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Celtic Celebration, presented by the Owensboro Symphony, set to take place on March 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the RiverPark Center, located at 101 Daviess St, Owensboro, KY 42303. This event promises to be a highlight of the 2024-2025 Season, showcasing the mesmerizing talents of Orla Fallon, the original Celtic Woman. Experience the magic as Fallon enchants the audience with her harp and soulful vocals, bringing the essence of Irish music to life. The performance will feature a selection of captivating pieces, including Whelan’s Cloudsong from Riverdance, Grainger’s Molly on the Shore, Cowell’s Flirtatious Jig, Vaughan Williams’ Rhosymedre from Three Preludes, and Anderson’s classic Irish Suite.

The evening will begin with a special "Behind the Music" presentation at 6:15 p.m., offering insights into the night's repertoire, followed by the concert's commencement at 7:00 p.m. This event is proudly supported by our Premier Sponsor, along with Corporate and Community Partners, Riley and John Hess.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Ireland through music. Season tickets are available for purchase now, and single tickets will go on sale on October 1, 2024. For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit our website.

Celtic Celebration

RiverPark Center

Don't be happy too late is the inversion of the well-known motto. Or as a classic: "Always look on the bright side of life". The motto comes from the comedy troupe Monty Python and is still apt. Children and fools are in a good mood and they tell the truth. They dare to do things that are not otherwise appropriate: to be blunt and direct, to hold up a mirror to others, to look at themselves in it, not to take themselves too seriously and to infect others with their anarchic cheerfulness. Sometimes fools also fib. Never mind. When you laugh, you recognize a truth that you would otherwise only suspect through deep thought. A New Year's concert about fools and comedians in music.

New Year's Concert

Staatstheater Darmstadt

A perfect opportunity to meet musicians of the brass section. These members of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra play and tell us about the instruments.

Philharmonic Day – Concert with the brass

Stockholm City Hall

New Year's Eve concert

Cultura - Sparkassentheater an der Ems

Gymnasium Lohne

Konzerthalle im Kurpark

Sattel-Fest Hamm 20. Juli 25

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Stadthalle Am Schützenanger

Stadthalle Bünde

Stadttheater Minden

Kurpark Bad Oeynhausen

Stadtpark Schützenhof Hangül GmbH

Paderhalle Paderborn

Join this incredible youth orchestra for an all American programme this Christmas!

CSYO Winter Concert

All Saints Church Ecclesall

Liverpool’s City Organist Ian Tracey needs no introduction. Today he puts the Hall’s magnificent organ through its paces in a recital that celebrates four centuries of festive cheer – from Bach to Sleigh Ride.

Organ Sleigh Ride

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Holiday favorites for the entire family! Join your BRSO and BRSO Chorus at the River Center Theater for this family favorite! 

Home for the Holidays 2024

River Center Theater

Celebrate the holiday season with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's enchanting "Holiday Pops 2024" concert at the prestigious Hill Auditorium. This year, the event promises an unforgettable evening under the baton of Music Director Earl Lee, marking his debut at the candy cane-striped podium. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 8 PM, the concert will feature a magical journey to the North Pole, complete with a full orchestra performing festive classics, new orchestral arrangements, and transformative audience participation. Expect show-stopping guest appearances that will make this Southeast Michigan tradition a memorable experience for revelers of all ages. With an earlier start time to accommodate families, this event is designed to be enjoyed by all. Seats are available now as part of a subscription, with single ticket booking opening on July 18, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra at Hill Auditorium.

Holiday Pops 2024

University of Michigan

Friday Night Is Music Night will come live from Snape Maltings Concert Hall, filling the space with the sounds of Christmas.

Friday Night is Music Night: Sounds of Christmas

Snape Maltings

### Family Christmas with the Academy - Academy of St Martin in the Fields

**Date:** 20 December 2024, 16:00  
**Location:** Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and St Martin’s Voices for an enchanting afternoon of Christmas family favorites at the historic Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields. This festive concert will feature beloved holiday classics such as Leroy Anderson’s "Sleigh Ride," "Little Donkey," "Away in a Manger," and "Silent Night." The event will also include audience carols like "Once in Royal David’s City" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem," ensuring a joyous experience for attendees of all ages.

**Performers:**
- Academy of St Martin in the Fields
- St Martin’s Voices
- Andrew Earis, Conductor

This one-hour performance, with no interval, promises to bring festive cheer and create lasting memories for the whole family. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with beautiful music in a stunning setting.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now.

Family Christmas with the Academy

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the BSO’s Last Night of the Christmas Proms concert! This year we are thrilled to welcome the talents of pianist and singer extraordinaire, Joe Stilgoe, who will be showcasing his musical talents with a hamper full of Christmas musical goodies alongside all your favourite orchestral treats.

BSO: Last Night of the Christmas Proms

Portsmouth Guildhall

Last Night of the Christmas Proms

University of Exeter

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky" concert, a dazzling evening that blends classical music with the infectious rhythms of jazz. Under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano and featuring the virtuosic Frank Dupree on piano, this concert promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the holiday season.

Scheduled for Thursday, 19 December 2024, at the iconic Barbican, the performance kicks off at 7pm and will conclude around 8:45pm, including a 20-minute interval. The program is a vibrant celebration of music that crosses genres and eras, starting with George Gershwin's "Overture: Girl Crazy" and moving through Leonard Bernstein's "Prelude, Fugue and Riffs," arranged by Lukas Foss. Nikolai Kapustin's "Piano Concerto No. 4" adds a contemporary jazz twist, leading into a unique rendition of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite," arranged by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn and Jeff Tyzik, before concluding with Leroy Anderson's festive "Sleigh Ride."

The London Symphony Orchestra, along with Sir Antonio Pappano, Frank Dupree, and Sérgio Pires on clarinet, will guide the audience through a musical journey that celebrates the joy and playfulness of the holiday season. This concert is not only a testament to the versatility and talent of the performers but also a tribute to the enduring appeal of Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, and Bernstein's music, reimagined through the lens of jazz and swing.

Tickets are available in a range of prices to suit all budgets, with discounts available for multiple bookings, young people, students, and groups. For those looking for a spontaneous night out, limited Wildcard tickets offer guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day of the concert.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the London Symphony Orchestra as they explore the intersection of classical music and jazz in a festive setting. Book your tickets now for a night of exhilarating performances that promise to swing you into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

Barbican Centre

Gastkonzert

The Concertgebouw

Get in the Christmas spirit with festive favourites performed by the Orchestra, Chorus and Young Voices of Opera North.

Leroy Anderson

Events

Upcoming events

19 - 20 Dec, 2025

Holidays of Hope · Chicago Sinfonietta

Dec 20, 2025

Hollywood for the Holidays! · Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

20 - 21 Dec, 2025

Holiday Brass · Des Moines Symphony

Dec 21, 2025

Sounds Of The Season · Rochester Symphony Orchestra

Dec 21, 2025

Christmas & Fairy Tales · Berliner Symphoniker

Past events

19 - 20 Dec, 2025

Holidays of Hope · Chicago Sinfonietta

Dec 18, 2025

Sound and cheers · Norrköpings Symfoniorkester

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