Orchestral – Upcoming Concerts
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
Sold out
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra presents: Snowflake Season
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
The BYSO’s Flute Ensembles, Premiere Orchestra, and Sinfonia perform a holiday concert.
$12-$15
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
Ballard Civic Orchestra: Las Posadas
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Sunset Hill Community Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrate the Christmas tradition of “Las Posadas.”
Free
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra presents: Magic of Mistletoe
Saturday, December 4, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, Bellevue, WA, United States
The BYSO’s Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia, and Youth Symphony perform a holiday concert.
$12-$15
In Sweet Rejoicing – A PLU Christmas
Pacific Lutheran University Chorale,
Choir of the West, and
Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 5, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with Bach’s advent cantata “Wachet Auf,” carol medleys, and more.
$3-$33
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+
WSCO Brass Ensemble and Debut Orchestra: Great Beginnings!
Monday, December 6, 2027 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
It’s WSCO’s gift to the community, especially for our young folks, featuring orchestral and brass classics, and holiday favorites!
Free (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
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)
Ravenna String Orchestras: Vivaldi, Janáček, Pancarowicz & more
Tuesday, December 7, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Eckstein Middle School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Vivaldi – Concerto for Viola d’amore in D major
Mozart – Allegro Moderato from Symphony No. 29
Janáček – Andante from Suite for String Orchestra
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8, Finale (arr. Dackow)
Faure – Pie Jesu (from Requiem) (arr. Meyer)
Pancarowicz – Variations on a Famous Ode
Ravel – The Enchanted Garden (from Mother Goose Suite) (arr. Hopkins)
Mozart – Allegro Moderato from Symphony No. 29
Janáček – Andante from Suite for String Orchestra
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8, Finale (arr. Dackow)
Faure – Pie Jesu (from Requiem) (arr. Meyer)
Pancarowicz – Variations on a Famous Ode
Ravel – The Enchanted Garden (from Mother Goose Suite) (arr. Hopkins)
Free (Free)
Christmas Traditions at Benaroya Hall
Wednesday, December 8, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
$15
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
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
Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Presents David Ossman in 'The Night Before Christmas'
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
South Whidbey Assembly of God, Langley, WA, United States
Actor, writer, and producer David Ossman brings to life Clement Moore’s beloved poem “The Night Before Christmas” with the Whidbey Island Community Orchestra.
Free (Free)
Messiah Sing-Along with Garfield Orchestra
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Seattle First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your own score, or rent one at the door. You don't need to be an accomplished choral singer – this sing-along concert is for everyone who loves singing and Handel's immortal oratorio.
$10-$15
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
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
WSCO’s Symphony Orchestra: Winter Folk Tales!
Thursday, December 9, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Glinka – Ruslan & Ludmilla Overture
Grieg – Peer Gynt Suite
Bartók – Roumanian Folk Dances
Sibelius – Karelia Suite
Grieg – Peer Gynt Suite
Bartók – Roumanian Folk Dances
Sibelius – Karelia Suite
Free (Free)