Name: My Very First Nutcracker
Start: 2025-12-22T11:00:00
Location: California Theatre

This December, San Jose is transforming into a vibrant hub of festive celebrations. With the Symphony San Jose orchestrating a series of enchanting events, attendees can revel in the 'Holiday Spectacular' and the timeless magic of 'The San Jose Nutcracker.' Whether you're a lover of symphonies, ballet, or looking for family-friendly activities, these events are set to offer a season filled with warmth, joy, and artistic brilliance, all taking place at the iconic California Theatre.

Holiday Festivities: A Symphony of Celebrations in San Jose

Symphony San Jose is gearing up for a season filled with diverse musical experiences that span continents and genres. From the vibrant echoes of 'España' to the enchanting allure of 'Holiday Spectacular', each event promises to captivate audiences with its unique themes and artistic prowess. This season's lineup features a blend of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces, brought to life by world-renowned performers and conductors. Whether you're a fan of orchestral, choral, or film scores, Symphony San Jose offers something for every taste.

Symphony San Jose: A Season of Spectacular Events

As the holiday season approaches, San Jose blossoms into a cultural hub of festive celebrations. This December, the California Theatre invites you to relish in a symphonic wonderland with the Holiday Spectacular, featuring cherished holiday classics and vibrant dance. Meanwhile, the timeless Nutcracker tale enchants audiences with a unique San Jose twist, alongside a specially tailored version for young children. Symphony San Jose orchestrates these events, creating an inclusive and joyous atmosphere for all ages, promising memories that will linger long after the last curtain call.

A Symphony of Festive Splendor: Holiday Spectaculars and Nutcrackers in San Jose

Symphony San Jose's 2025/2026 season offers an exhilarating mix of concerts and performances at the historic California Theatre. Opening with 'Masquerade', where the spirit of celebration is brought to life with works by Anna Clyne, Rachmaninoff, and Berlioz. The 'Symphonic Spooktacular' takes a darker turn with Peter Jaffe leading pieces from iconic musicals. The season also features the festive 'Holiday Spectacular', the traditional 'San Jose Nutcracker', and more. With an array of genres and renowned performers, this season promises unforgettable experiences.

Symphony San Jose's Exciting 2025/2026 Season: A Journey Through Music and Culture

Get ready to dive into a season of spectacular performances at the California Theatre with Symphony San Jose's Holiday Spectacular, The San Jose Nutcracker, and My Very First Nutcracker. These events promise to bring the warmth and joy of the holidays alive with music, dance, and family-friendly fun. Join renowned conductors Elena Sharkova and Thomas Shoebotham, along with talented musicians and dancers, as they take you on a journey through beloved holiday classics and unique adaptations of timeless tales.

Celebrate the Holidays with Symphony San Jose's Festive Lineup

Thomas Shoebotham

Dalia Rawson

New Ballet

Symphony San Jose

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.

Holiday Spectacular

California Theatre

Complete your family’s holiday traditions with The San Jose Nutcracker. This unique take on the classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker is set against the backdrop of 1905 San Jose, including its famous electric tower.

The San Jose Nutcracker

My Very First Nutcracker is a special one-act presentation of The San Jose Nutcracker, ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.

My Very First Nutcracker

We put our heart and soul into this concert. Sweeping melodies, intense emotions, and symphonic brilliance abound in this program of Romantic greats.

Schubert’s overture, originally composed for Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, has since become a concert hall favorite, captivating audiences with its elegance and charm.

Hopelessly Romantic

Originally commissioned for the coronation of King George II, Handel’s anthem is a timeless masterpiece exuding majesty, triumph, and divine grandeur—a musical celebration of power, tradition, and unshakable glory!

The Enigmatic Voice

Prepare for an interstellar musical journey across the cosmos as we pay tribute to the most iconic space movie film scores ever composed.

Explore “the final frontier” with this electrifying concert that blends the magic of science fiction with the power of a live orchestra.

Hollywood Spectacular "Out of this World"

Experience the majesty of nature through Beethoven’s musical landscape, where every note tells the story of harmony between humanity and earth. This supremely evocative journey takes you on an unforgettable journey through our serene, powerful, and breathtaking world.

Beethoven's Pastorale

The FIFA 2026 World Cup comes to Santa Clara County, but before any of the globe’s greatest soccer players hit the pitch, Symphony San Jose’s all-star musicians will showcase a line-up of international greats of their own.

My Very First Nutcracker

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