Upcoming Events near Seattle, WA
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 3, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Kilworth Memorial Chapel, Tacoma, WA, United States
A traditional candlelight worship celebration of Christmas, based on the famed A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, performed each year since 1918 by the King’s College Choir at Cambridge University.
Free
The Esoterics present Excelsis: Contemplating extremity
Sunday, December 3, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, United States
Kevin Puts – To touch the sky
Kevin Puts – If I were a swan
Paul John Rudoi – Spheres of Influence
Kala Pierson – Flung open (world premiere commission)
Andrea Clearfield – Khandroma (world premiere commission)
Kevin Puts – If I were a swan
Paul John Rudoi – Spheres of Influence
Kala Pierson – Flung open (world premiere commission)
Andrea Clearfield – Khandroma (world premiere commission)
$22 in advance ($15 students/seniors)
Candlelight Concerts presents Festive Baroque with the Sans Souci Ensemble
Sunday, December 3, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
J.S. Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Telemann – Quartet for flute, strings, and harpsichord
Kuhlau – Quintet for flute and strings
Telemann – Quartet for flute, strings, and harpsichord
Kuhlau – Quintet for flute and strings
$15-$25 free-will offering; 18 & under free
BetaSounds III: Time Out
Monday, December 4, 2028 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (PST)
The Conservatory Coffee Shop, Seattle, WA, United States
Tuck into The Conservatory Coffeehouse for warm, romantic, enchanting quartet music brought to you by our special guests, the KASA Quartet.
$15
UW DMA Recital: Steven Damouni, piano
Monday, December 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
UW student Steven Damouni presents a recital in piano.
Free
Town Music: A Cello Conspiracy feat. Joshua Roman
Monday, December 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
An all-cello show by four of the Seattle Symphony’s current star cellists and Joshua Roman.
$20/$15 for members
Gloria! A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Monday, December 4, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
See the musicians of Pacific Lutheran University in the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest as they present their annual Christmas concert.
$5-$35
Bach's Lunch: Baroque Christmas Music from Latin America
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Seldom-heard Christmas works for soprano, strings, and continuo from 18th century Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, and Bolivia.
Free
West Seattle Community Orchestras: Debut Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Program to be announced.
Free (Free)
Pacific MusicWorks Underground: ¡Feliz (Baroque) Navidad!
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Seattle, WA, United States
A new program of music from 18th century Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, and Bolivia, plus our famous Ugly Renaissance Baby Jesus contest!
$20 ($15 ages 21-29)
Northwest University: Christmas Traditions
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
The Northwest University Choirs, joined by Coro Amici, perform a concert of Christmas music.
$15-$30
UW Modern Ensemble
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Messiaen – Quartet for the End of Time
Stockhausen – Tierkreis
Glass – Music in Similar Motion
Stockhausen – Tierkreis
Glass – Music in Similar Motion
Free
Auburn Symphony: A Community Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn, WA, United States
An evening of warmth and merriment with the Rainier Chorale and other special guests.
$37 / $30 / $10
'Tis the Season: University of Puget Sound Chorale & Dorian Singers
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Kilworth Memorial Chapel, Tacoma, WA, United States
Featuring music of Aspaas, Rutter, Eddleman, Hughes, Forrest, and Hampton.
Free
PLU Music Department: String Kaleidoscope
Tuesday, December 5, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
String Kaleidoscope features students of the string department.
Free
Scores of Sound: Day 1
Wednesday, December 6, 2028 @ 10:00am – 9:00pm (PST)
PONCHO Concert Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
An all-day festival including performances from many ensembles and genres, including jazz, classical, new music, African drumming, and Gamelan.
Free (Free)
UPS Noon Recital Series
Wednesday, December 6, 2028 @ 12:00pm – 1:15pm (PST)
Schneebeck Concert Hall at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, United States
School of Music students at the University of Puget Sound perform as part of the Noon Recital Series.
Free
UW CarolFest
Wednesday, December 6, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
7 conductors, 6 choral ensembles, 5 hundred singers, 4 graduate conductors, 3 choral faculty, 2 hours of great music, and 1 impressive grand finale.
$10
PLU Music Department: University Concert Band
Wednesday, December 6, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
The Pacific Lutheran University Music Department presents a concert by the University Concert Band.
Free
Ravenna String Orchestras: Khachaturian, Handel, Britten & more
Wednesday, December 6, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Eckstein Middle School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Doug Spata's Across The Wind, Khachaturian's Adagio Theme from Spartacus, and more.
Free