Classical period (1750-1820) – Upcoming Concerts
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 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
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'
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
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)
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)
Rainier Symphony: Sounds of the Season
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:15pm (PST)
Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila, WA, United States
A holiday concert of proven favorites.
$12-$17 (age 12 & under free)
Bellevue Chamber Chorus: O Magnum Mysterium
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Seattle, 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
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 5:30pm – 8:00pm (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-$139
Opera on Tap: Christmas Special!
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Blue Moon Tavern, Seattle, WA, United States
Opera on Tap's annual Christmas show at The Blue Moon.
$5
Serendipity Quartet: Sunnier, Rainier – A String Quartet for Seattle
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8
Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12 ("American")
Adam Stern – Crossroads
Dvořák – String Quartet No. 12 ("American")
Adam Stern – Crossroads
Free (Free)
Island Consort: Sing We Now of Christmas!
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, WA, United States
An evening of works by Monteverdi, Schütz, Bach, Rodrigo, Costeley, Handel, Corelli, Mendelssohn, and more.
$20 suggested donation
Seattle Girls' Choir: Carmina Angelorum
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 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
NOCCO: Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Magnolia United Church of Christ, Seattle , WA, United States
A sonic respite with music of Stravinsky, Respighi, and Bach, plus a work by Seattle composer Angelique Poteat.
$15-$25 (under 18 free)
Candlelight Concerts III: Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas
Sunday, December 19, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland, WA, United States
Tom Collier, Linda Tsatsanis, Jeffrey Cohan, and Martin Lund meld jazz and classical perspectives in an unusual annual collaboration and festive celebration guaranteed to generate an abundance of cheer.
$10 suggested donation (18 & under free)
NOCCO: Solstice Celebration
Sunday, December 19, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A sonic respite with music of Stravinsky, Respighi, and Bach, plus a work by Seattle composer Angelique Poteat.
$15-$25 (under 18 free)
Ensign Symphony & Chorus presents A Joyeux Noel
Sunday, December 19, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
An array of festive favorites for orchestra and vocalists.
$18-$38
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Monday, December 20, 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!
$32-$124
Candlelight Concerts III: Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas
Monday, December 20, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
University Christian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Tom Collier, Linda Tsatsanis, Jeffrey Cohan, and Martin Lund meld jazz and classical perspectives in an unusual annual collaboration and festive celebration guaranteed to generate an abundance of cheer.
$15-$25 suggested donation
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Monday, December 20, 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