Classical period (1750-1820) – Upcoming Concerts
Federal Way Symphony Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (EST)
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Federal Way, WA, United States
Ravel’s sumptuous Piano Concerto in G, plus a mix of holiday entertainment and traditional symphony.
$15-$36 (age 18 & under free)
Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: Sounds of the Season
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 2:30pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Pantages Theater, Tacoma, WA, United States
Seasonal delights for the whole family – featuring classics from cherished TV and Christmas movies, beloved ballads sung by guest vocalists, moving choral masterpieces, and the ever-popular carol sing-along!
$19-$80
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:30pm (PST)
Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, WA, United States
Featuring the animated holiday classic The Snowman, playing on the screen while we accompany it with the orchestral score — a terrific way to introduce your kids to the joys of classical music.
$15-$39
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A Season of Peace
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Choral pieces by Joan Szymko, Herbert Howells, Alberto Grau, and Morten Lauridsen plus our traditional carol sing-along.
$20-$24 (Ages 6-18 free)
South Sound Classical Choir Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Tacoma, WA, United States
Works by Britten, Lauridsen, Handel, Gjeilo, and others, as well as arrangements of traditional music.
Free (Free)
Epiphany Seattle: Advent Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm (PST)
Epiphany Parish of Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Epiphany Choir and Choristers annual service of Advent Lessons & Carols.
Free
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Saturday, December 4, 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!
$32-$129
Issaquah Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 5, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Skyline High School, Sammamish, WA, United States
Thomas – Mignon Overture
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 5 “Reformation"
Arnold – English Dance No. 5
Herbert – March of the Toys
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 5 “Reformation"
Arnold – English Dance No. 5
Herbert – March of the Toys
Free
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Musical Salute
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 10:45am – 1:15pm (PST)
Westin Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Fabulous pop-up gift shops and a concert of seasonal favorites by Associate Conductor Pablo Rus Broseta and the Seattle Symphony.
$125+
Marc Bamuthi Joseph & Daniel Bernard Roumain: ‘Blackbird, Fly’
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Two American sons of Haitian immigrants explore themes of family history, folklore, politics, and race, all of it coursing with the rhythm and energy of hip hop.
$5-$20
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra: Questions & Answers
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Roosevelt High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Brendan McMullen – Unquestioned (world premiere)
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question
Lili Boulanger – D’un soir triste
Lili Boulanger – D’un matin du printemps
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question
Lili Boulanger – D’un soir triste
Lili Boulanger – D’un matin du printemps
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
$10-$20 (18 & under free)
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn, WA, United States
Celebrate the holidays with selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, storybook favorites Prokofiev's Midnight Waltz from Cinderella, and more.
$10-$35
Sammamish Symphony Orchestra: Christmas in Bellevue
Wednesday, December 8, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Meydenbauer Center Theatre, Bellevue, WA, United States
A joyous blend of light classics, seasonal favorites, audience participation, and a surprise or two.
$10-$20
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Movement
Wednesday, December 8, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
The UW Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present their fall quarter concert, performing Alban Berg’s Kammerkonzert für Klavierund Geige mit 13 Bläsern, and other works. With special guests Eric Rynes, violin; and Cristina Valdés, piano.
$10
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Wednesday, December 8, 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!
$22-$114
Hummingbird Suzuki Academy Christmas Benefit Concert
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA, United States
Holiday classical music, Christmas specials, and a carol sing-along. Proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a baby music class for a low income area in need.
$10 suggested donation
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Thursday, December 9, 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!
$27-$119
South Sound Classical Choir Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Puyallup United Methodist Church, Puyallup, WA, United States
Works by Britten, Lauridsen, Handel, Gjeilo, and others, as well as arrangements of traditional music.
Free (Free)
Pacific MusicWorks presents ¡Navidad! – Christmas music from new & old Spain
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds United Methodist Church, Edmonds, WA, United States
A rich tapestry of works from Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia, and Spain.
$20-$45 (age 5-17 free)
UW Symphony with Jonathan Biss
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
Moritz Moszkowski – Prelude and Fugue, Op. 85
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
$10-$15