Classical period (1750-1820) – Upcoming Concerts near Seattle, WA
Seattle Pro Musica Presents: Winter Rose
Saturday, December 16, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Celebrating the light and hope symbolized by the winter rose with such favorites as Lo, how a rose e’er blooming by Praetorius and A spotless rose by Herbert Howells.
$12-$38
Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah
Saturday, December 16, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.
$24-$89
Washington Wind Symphony presents: Peace on Earth
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Redmond Performing Arts Center, Redmond, WA, United States
Program includes Adam Gorb's Awayday, Brahms' "Blessed Are They" from A German Requiem , and Grainger's Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol (score Goldman) .
$20 (seniors $15, youth $10)
Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition.
$24-$89
Bremerton Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Handel's 'Messiah'
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Bremerton, WA, United States
Captivating melodies, dramatic text, and impassioned vocal writing.
$24 / $15 / $10
Ladies Musical Club: Schubert’s 'Frauenliebe-und leben' & oboe/English horn duets
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Mirabella Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Beethoven – Sonata for oboe and English horn (trans. Alan Hawkins)
Alex Shapiro – Re:pair (duet for oboe and English horn)
Robert Schumann – Frauenliebe und -leben ("Woman’s love and life")
Alex Shapiro – Re:pair (duet for oboe and English horn)
Robert Schumann – Frauenliebe und -leben ("Woman’s love and life")
Free (Free)
OSSCS: Handel's Messiah
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Everett First Presbyterian Church, Everett, WA, United States
A complete performance of Handel’s most celebrated oratorio, Messiah.
$25 / $20 / $10 (youth free)
Rainier Symphony Holiday Spectacular
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila, WA, United States
Traditional Christmas and holiday music, a carol sing-a-long, and a few lesser known seasonal gems. Bring the entire family!
$17 ($12 student/senior; kids 12 & under free)
Don't Let the Light Go Out: Psalms & Songs for Hanukkah
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Temple Beth Am, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring works by Franz Schubert, Joshua Jacobson, and the world premiere of Dak'il Tas by Ira Rogers.
$15 ($10 seniors, $8 students)
Opus 7: Aye, Sing we now of Joy!
Sunday, December 17, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:15pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
A stunning program of European and American favorites including Poulenc’s dramatic "Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël," Hugo Distler’s variations on “Lo How a Rose e’re blooming,” works by Giselle Wyers, Stephen Brozovich, John Muehleisen, Arvo Pärt, and more.
$20-$24
Northwest Baroque Masterworks: Venetian Women: Vivaldi's Gloria & Magnificat
Tuesday, December 19, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Monica Huggett directs the all-female orchestra, soloists, and chorus in this festive presentation of Vivaldi’s most beloved works.
$20-$45
Northwest Baroque Masterworks: Venetian Women: Vivaldi's Gloria & Magnificat
Thursday, December 21, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Seattle First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Monica Huggett directs the all-female orchestra, soloists, and chorus in this festive presentation of Vivaldi’s most beloved works.
$20-$45
Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Thursday, December 28, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – The Magic Flute Overture
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
$27-$131
Northwest Chorale: Handel's Messiah sing & play-along
Friday, December 29, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Become a part of this beloved masterpiece and experience the joy of making music together, and join us to sing or play the full score of Handel's Messiah!
$15 suggested donation
Candlelight Concerts presents Jazzin' with the Classics by Candlelight for Christmas
Friday, December 29, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States
Virtuoso improvisations on Yuletide favorites bring together the best of jazz and classical worlds.
Free will offering
Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Friday, December 29, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – The Magic Flute Overture
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
$27-$131
Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Saturday, December 30, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – The Magic Flute Overture
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
Vaughan Williams – Flos campi
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
$27-$131
Puget Sound Concert Opera presents A New Year’s Eve Opera Gala
Sunday, December 31, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Music Center of the Northwest, Seattle, WA, United States
Highlights from Mozart, Giordano, Gounod, Puccini, Verdi, Cilea, Massenet, and more.
$20 cash/check
Compline Choir: The Office of Compline
Sunday, December 31, 2028 @ 9:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Every Sunday evening at 9:30 p.m. in the Cathedral's nave, the all-male Compline Choir leads this formal choral service that is a Seattle tradition.
Free
Bach's Lunch: Vijay Chalasani, baroque viola
Tuesday, January 2, 2029 @ 12:10pm – 12:50pm (PST)
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your lunch and enjoy an informal concert in the beautiful historic sanctuary in the heart of the U district.
Free