Seattle Festival Orchestra: Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Faith Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
A kid-friendly performance with great music, Santa Claus, and holiday cookies.

$18 ($14 senior / under 18)

Seattle Pro Musica: Silent Night

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Marking the 100th anniversary to the end of WWI by celebrating this spirit of peace with carols and holiday music from England, France, and Germany.

$12-$38

Music at 9th and Stewart Concert Series: The Beggar Boys, A Celtic Christmas

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Traditional music and stories from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

$18 ($10 seniors/students, FREE age 12 & under)

Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'®

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A fantastical combination of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, Ian Falconer’s unique design, and the entire PNB Company in show-stopping roles.

$49-$210

Tacoma City Ballet: The Nutcracker & The Tale of the Hard Nut

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Spectacular dancing, live orchestral music, grand scenery, and lavish costumes which will enchant your entire family this holiday season.

$25-$95

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 1:00pm – 2:50pm (PST)
Exquisite choral writing and an exultant “Hallelujah” chorus make Handel's Messiah a matchless December tradition.

$24-$89

Saratoga Orchestra: 'Peter and the Wolf' Family Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 11:00am – 12:30pm (PST)
Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center, Coupeville, WA, United States
Prokofiev's classic Peter and the Wolf and an instrument petting zoo to celebrate the holidays with your family!

Free

Seattle Girls Choir: Carmina Angelorum – Songs of the Angels

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols is featured on this program along with new works and traditional carols.

$15 ($10 seniors/students/military)

Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 8:00pm – 9:50pm (PST)
Exquisite choral writing and an exultant “Hallelujah” chorus make Handel's Messiah a matchless December tradition.

$24-$89

Music at St. James Cathedral: A Service of Readings & Carols

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
In the soft glow of candlelight, readings from Holy Scripture tell of the coming of Christ’s birth while Cathedral musicians perform music for the Advent season, illuminating and elevating the story.

Free (Free)

Northwest Boychoir: A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Our Lady of the Lake Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring a 90-member chorus, this holiday tradition consists of traditional carols performed by the choir, and other carols sung by the choir and audience.

$11-$35

Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'®

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A fantastical combination of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, Ian Falconer’s unique design, and the entire PNB Company in show-stopping roles.

$48-$191

Symphony Tacoma: Messiah

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Tacoma, WA, United States
Handel’s Messiah has transcended its time and place to become a “work of the people” shared by audiences and musicians around the world.

$30-$48

Garfield Orchestra: 'Messiah' Sing-Along

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
First Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Sing along to this perennial classic as this award-winning high school symphony orchestra performs the accompaniment.

$15 / $10 / $5

Breath of Aire: Winter Wonderland of Song

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Aurora Community Church, Shoreline, WA, United States
Breath of Aire presents a holiday concert with classical stylings of contemporary and traditional arrangements for the season.

$17

Whidbey Island Orchestra: Hallelujah Holiday Concert

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland, WA, United States
Share in the season with music from Handel, Massenet, and your holiday favorites – including a cheerful selection of sing-alongs for a jolly good time.

Free

West Seattle Community Orchestras with the Chief Sealth Choir

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
A special evening featuring WSCO’s Intermediate Orchestra and Wind Symphony and the Chief Sealth High School Choir in a performance of Silent Night, an exquisitely serene Ave Maria, and Bach’s popular Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.

Free (Donations welcome)

Monroe Concert Band: A Joyful Christmas

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Wagner Performing Arts Center, Monroe, WA, United States
Holiday music including Secret Agent Santa and selections from The Nutcracker.

Free

Plymouth Church: Hyokyoung Byun, organ

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm (PST)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Hyokyoung (Hannah) Byun, Principal Organist for University Presbyterian Church, plays music by J.S. Bach and Olivier Messaien.

$10 suggested donation

UW Brass: Holiday Brass & Organ Concert

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Works for brass ensembles and solo works for organ by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Strauss, and Leroy Anderson.

Free