Orchestral – Upcoming Concerts
Northwest Chorale: Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds United Methodist Church, Edmonds, WA, United States
A full performance of the entire work will feature guest soloists and orchestra.
Free
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Mercer Island, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35
Pacific Northwest Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky’s cherished score played live by the PNB Orchestra, with gorgeous new scenery and costumes by celebrated author and illustrator Ian Falconer (Olivia the Pig).
$33-$137
Christmas with the Gothard Sisters & Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Roosevelt High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A richly-orchestrated and festive holiday concert and fundraiser for the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra!
$22 / $18 / $12
Federal Way Chorale: O Emmanuel
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
A breathtaking program of harmony and movement.
$33 / $28 / $23 / $14 / $4
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 9, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Holiday classics, traditional favorites, and that WOW you’ve grown to love.
$34-$96
Pacific Northwest Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 12:30pm – 3:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky’s cherished score played live by the PNB Orchestra, with gorgeous new scenery and costumes by celebrated author and illustrator Ian Falconer (Olivia the Pig).
$41-$190
Seattle Rock Orchestra's Holiday Dance Party
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
Showbox at the Market, Seattle, WA, United States
Don your ugliest holiday sweater and come dance to soul and disco versions of beloved holiday classics, including songs by Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and the Jackson 5.
$20 / $18 / $10
Pacific MusicWorks: Light in the Darkness
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Four dramatic Advent cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach trace the journey to Christmas through prophecy, anticipation, and, ultimately, hope.
$45, $35, $25
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Holiday classics, traditional favorites, and that WOW you’ve grown to love.
$34-$96
Christmas Pops at Westminster Chapel
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Westminster Chapel, Bellevue, WA, United States
Warm your heart and send your holiday spirit soaring with Christmas pops!
$15 (age 12 & under free)
Ballard Civic Orchestra: 'Las Posadas' Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Columbia City Theater, Seattle, WA, United States
Bring your children and join the singing!
Free
Pacific Northwest Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 5:30pm – 8:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
Tchaikovsky’s cherished score played live by the PNB Orchestra, with gorgeous new scenery and costumes by celebrated author and illustrator Ian Falconer (Olivia the Pig).
$33-$175
Music Center of the Northwest's 31st Annual Messiah Sing/Play Along
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm (PST)
St. John United Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
The sing & play-along Messiah is designed for participation!
Free (Free + food donation)
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops!
Sunday, December 10, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
A holiday concert with music by Smetana, Lehar, Anderson, and more!
$27 / $22 / $15 / $10
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops!
Monday, December 11, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA, United States
A holiday concert with music by Smetana, Lehar, Anderson, and more!
$27 / $22 / $15 / $10
West Seattle Community Orchestras: Intermediate Orchestra and Wind Symphony Concert
Tuesday, December 12, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm (PST)
Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Program to be announced.
Free (Free)
Academy Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Violin Concerto & Ellington's A Train
Wednesday, December 13, 2028 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Haller Lake United Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major
Dvořak – Violin Concerto
Martin – Ballade for Solo Flute
Strayhorn/Ellington – Take the A Train
Fauré – Pavane
Dvořak – Violin Concerto
Martin – Ballade for Solo Flute
Strayhorn/Ellington – Take the A Train
Fauré – Pavane
Free
Amazon Symphony Orchestra: Mary's Place benefit concert
Thursday, December 14, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
2031 7th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States
A benefit concert for Mary's Place No Child Sleeps Outside campaign featuring the Amazon Symphony Orchestra and special guests.
$25
Symphony Tacoma: Messiah
Thursday, December 14, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Gig Harbor, WA, United States
Handel – Messiah (unabridged)
$30-$48