Early Music Guild: J.S. Bach's Christmas Magnificat

Thursday, December 16, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
The Northwest Baroque Masterworks ensemble presents a performance of the original version of J.S. Bach’s Magnificat in E-flat major, written for Christmas Vespers in 1723.

$26-$46

PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'

Thursday, December 16, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
With choreography by George Balanchine and the music of Tchaikovsky, this is a holiday tradition that is not to be missed!

$32-$124

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Thursday, December 16, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 1:00pm – 3:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
With choreography by George Balanchine and the music of Tchaikovsky, this is a holiday tradition that is not to be missed!

$41-$144

Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music from a thousand years of choral music, from medieval chant to contemporary works, evoking the winter lights of the holiday season.

$12-$38

Northwest Girlchoir: Brightest Winter Stars

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
This family-friendly concert will feature holiday songs that celebrate twinkling lights, the winter night sky, and the beauty and joy of the holidays.

$10-$25

Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music from a thousand years of choral music, from medieval chant to contemporary works, evoking the winter lights of the holiday season.

$12-$38

Bellevue Chamber Chorus: O Magnum Mysterium

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Venue unknown, WA, United States
Featuring multiple settings of “O magnum mysterium” by William Byrd, Ivo Antognini, Cesar Carrillo, and David Childs, plus other Christmas treasures.

$5-$20

Seattle Girls' Choir: Carmina Angelorum

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle, WA, United States
The beautiful, ethereal combination of treble voices and harp makes for an elegant concert that perfectly complements the holiday season.

$15

A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.

$11-$35

OSSCS: Messiah

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A complete and uncut performance of Georg Frideric Handel’s most celebrated oratorio.

$10-$25 (youth free)

PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
With choreography by George Balanchine and the music of Tchaikovsky, this is a holiday tradition that is not to be missed!

$41-$144

Opus 7: My Spirit Rejoices

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara’s a cappella choral masterpiece Magnificat; music by Northwest composers John Muehleisen, Bern Herbolsheimer, and Robert Scandrett; and music by Herbert Howells, Gerald Finzi, Benjamin Britten and others.

$20-$24

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

Sunday Service: John Rutter's 'Gloria'

Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 11:00am – 1:00pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Rutter's Gloria, performed by the Plymouth Choir with brass and organ.

Free

PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'

Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 12:30pm – 3:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
With choreography by George Balanchine and the music of Tchaikovsky, this is a holiday tradition that is not to be missed!

$45-$144

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

$26-$89

OSSCS: Messiah

Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Everett First Presbyterian Church, Everett, WA, United States
A complete and uncut performance of Georg Frideric Handel’s most celebrated oratorio.

$10-$25 (youth free)

Ladies Musical Club: Italian songs of love and loss

Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Mirabella Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Italian songs of love and loss, plus piano music by Bach, Chopin, and Prokofiev.

Free (Free)