Holiday – Upcoming Concerts
Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 1:00pm – 3:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.
$26-$89
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Friday, December 17, 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!
$41-$144
Seattle Pro Musica: Star of Wonder
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (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
Northwest Girlchoir: Brightest Winter Stars
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
This family-friendly concert will feature holiday songs that celebrate twinkling lights, the winter night sky, and the beauty and joy of the holidays.
$10-$25
PNB: George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'
Friday, December 17, 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!
$41-$144
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
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
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)
A Festival of Lessons & Carols
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.
$11-$35
Seattle Girls' Choir: Carmina Angelorum
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
The Chapel of St. Ignatius, 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
Opus 7: My Spirit Rejoices
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Featuring Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara’s a cappella choral masterpiece Magnificat; music by Northwest composers John Muehleisen, Bern Herbolsheimer, and Robert Scandrett; and music by Herbert Howells, Gerald Finzi, Benjamin Britten and others.
$20-$24
Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah
Friday, December 17, 2027 @ 8:00pm – 10:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.
$26-$89
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
Seattle Symphony: Handel Messiah
Saturday, December 18, 2027 @ 2:00pm – 4:20pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
A triumph of music and text, Handel’s Messiah is a matchless December tradition. The Symphony, Chorale, and a strong cast of soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.
$26-$89
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
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
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
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)