Dance and rock and carols, oh my! Spend your holidays with the TSO and some familiar Tucson faces. UA Dance performs to Duke Ellington’s big band version of the Nutcracker, and local favorites Calexico return for another TSO collaboration to close out the concert with a combination of their classics and holiday favorites. It’s the holidays like only the Old Pueblo can do!

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Holidays in Tucson with Calexico & UA Dance

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Be in the room where it happens! Originator of the role of Aaron Burr in Broadway’s megahit Hamilton, Grammy® and Tony® award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to Kansas City to join your Kansas City Symphony for a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert in Helzberg Hall. Experience vocal prowess and irresistible charisma in a show featuring orchestrated versions of Christmas carols, Broadway songs and popular music hits. Don’t be the one left saying “What’d I miss?” — secure your tickets today!

Leslie Odom, Jr: Christmas Show

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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

Empire Trio is an exhilarating and uniquely talented classical crossover ensemble, that has been taking concert halls by storm all over the world. Empire Trio features the lush and mesmerizing voice of soprano Erin Shields, the versatile and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin. The third member of the trio is the illustriously talented baritone Adam Cannedy.

Empire Trio

State Theatre, Red Bluff

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

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The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Get ready to sleigh the season with the Jacksonville Symphony’s beloved Holiday Pops! Broadway vocalists Carole Bufford and Campbell Walker Fields return to light up the stage alongside the Symphony Chorus and the full power of the Jacksonville Symphony in an unforgettable festive spectacular. From cherished carols to holiday favorites, every note sparkles with the spirit of the season and a touch of holiday magic. It’s the merriest event in town— perfect for the whole family!

Holiday Pops

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Join two of international cabaret’s grandest dames, Dillie Keane and Barb Jungr, as they jump giblets first into the festive season.

In 2021 these two cabaret queens joined forces to perform side-by-side and proved that this is an evening not to be mistletoed. They had so much fun they decided to do it again, and are thrilled to be bringing it to Wilton’s.

Featuring songs by Tom Waits, Ray Davies, The Chipmunks and Joni Mitchell, plus a hilarious take on The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is not standard Christmas fare. You’ll want second helpings of this pudding for sure.

Two Turtle Doves!

Wilton's Music Hall

This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment.

With breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and an all-new production for this year, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Feel the holiday spirit come to life with heart-pounding feats and beloved seasonal melodies.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

The soulful, fun-loving Isle of Klezbos is the all-women’s klezmer band sextet, redefining the genre for over two decades. This NYC-based powerhouse blends traditional Yiddish tunes with jazz, Latin grooves, and global rhythms—delivering rich musicality and unexpected twists at every turn.

Seen and heard on HBO, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, PBS, and The L Word, Isle of Klezbos has been praised by The New York Times for its “intoxicating mix of tradition and irreverence.” Their performances range from Eastern European wedding dances to Yiddish swing and klezmer reggae.

Isle of Klezbos

Emelin Theatre

Enjoy the sound of the holidays in this concert celebrating the classic soundtrack of the cherished Charlie Brown Christmas TV special. Featuring the Doug Mundy Jazz Trio with special guests and a children’s choir, this annual holiday favourite brings festive cheer to Partridge Hall!

The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

A beloved holiday tradition returns! The Center's Chorale Choir joins the Midland Symphony Orchestra for a festive celebration of the season, featuring Broadway star Arielle Jacobs (In the Heights, Aladdin, Here Lies Love). Enjoy your favorite carols and holiday classics in a joyous concert that’s sure to lift your spirit. Don't miss the Great Lakes Bay Region's signature holiday event!

Midland Center for the Arts

Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music Ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone—spanning genres from classical new music to jazz and pop styles. Directed by Nancy Zeltsman.

Berklee Marimba Concerts

David Friend Recital Hall

Auditioned vocal soloists team up with Voice Professor Peter Eldridge to arrange and perform songs tailored specifically to their unique talents. The concert showcases a wide range of musical genres, including original compositions created especially for this event. Performances will feature both full rhythm section arrangements and intimate duo settings with Eldridge at the piano.

Eldridge Variety Hour

Oliver Colvin Recital Hall

Experience an electrifying evening as some of Berklee’s top electronic digital instrument (EDI) performers showcase their ensemble skills through dynamic pop arrangements—brought to life on a captivating array of custom electronic setups.

Electronic Digital Instrument Student Showcase

The Eclectic Electrics Band is contemporary jazz with five guitars and rhythm section.

The Eclectic Electrics Band

Get into the swing of the holiday season as the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite. Enjoy an evening of playful takes on your favorite songs from Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ballet—as reimagined by The Duke himself!

Jazz Orchestra: Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker"

Interlochen Center for the Arts

The Bay Theatre

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study. 

Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, folkloric ballet, and featuring the largest mariachi in the world!

Christmas Mariachi Festival

Lobero Theatre

Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to Cadogan Hall in its 23rd year of touring!

Back by popular demand and following sell-out performances across the globe, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, ‘The Christmas Song’ and ‘Let It Snow’, plus all-time favourites including ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘New York, New York’. What better way to get into the festive spirit!

The Rat Pack at Christmas

Cadogan Hall 

The Columbus Symphony takes its holiday show on the road with the now annual Holiday Pops Spectacular at Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster!

Holiday Pops Spectacular

Faith Memorial Church

Get your dancing shoes on and bring your friends along to this amazing event. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone who loves to dance and have a great time.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through various line dance routines, ensuring that you have a blast while learning new moves. So, get ready to show off your dance skills and let loose on the dance floor.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow dance enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the soulful world of line dancing. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night filled with fun, laughter, and incredible dance moves!

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