Kid-friendly – Upcoming Concerts near Seattle, WA
UW CarolFest
Wednesday, December 8, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
This popular annual program by UW Choirs features 7 conductors, 6 choral ensembles, 500 singers, 4 graduate conductors, 3 choral faculty, 2 hours of great music, & 1 impressive grand finale.
$10
Pacific Lutheran University: University Concert Band
Wednesday, December 8, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Performance featuring the PLU University Concert Band. Dr. Ron Gerhardstein, Director.
Free
Epiphany Seattle: Choral Evensong
Thursday, December 9, 2032 @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm (PST)
Epiphany Parish of Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
The Epiphany Choir sings traditional evening prayers of the church – an opportunity for peaceful meditation in the midst of a busy week.
Free (Free)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Thursday, December 9, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$181; subscriptions available
Pacific Lutheran University: Sounds of Christmas
Thursday, December 9, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Online and in-person
PLU presents its annual Sounds of Christmas concert, featuring the University Singers & Knights Chorus. Directed by Dr. Richard Nance & Barry Johnson.
Free
Key to Change: Holiday Concert
Friday, December 10, 2032 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Carco Theater, Renton, WA, United States
Key to Change violin & viola students will perform during this festive holiday concert.
Free (Free)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 10, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$181; subscriptions available
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Friday, December 10, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Join conductor Stuart Chafetz & Broadway star N'Kenge for this dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols, & plenty of yuletide cheer.
Ticket price TBD
Pacific Lutheran University: Piano Ensemble
Friday, December 10, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Program of chamber music featuring piano students of Pacific Lutheran University.
Free
Seattle Symphony: Holiday Pops
Friday, December 10, 2032 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States
Join conductor Stuart Chafetz & Broadway star N'Kenge for this dazzling program full of holiday favorites, traditional carols, & plenty of yuletide cheer.
Ticket price TBD
Seattle Men’s Chorus: Snow Business
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Seattle Men’s Chorus is back with this holiday cheer-filled concert featuring White Christmas, a rollicking arrangement of Jingle Bells, & a brand new carol from the composer of Frozen.
$51-$93.50
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$196; subscriptions available
NOCCO: Transcendence
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Rainier Arts Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1 In G major, Op. 11, No. 1
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Aaron Copland – Quiet City
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Franz Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher"
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1 In G major, Op. 11, No. 1
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Aaron Copland – Quiet City
Hildegard von Bingen, arr. Sean Osborn – Various works TBA
Franz Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher"
$35 ($25 senior; ages 21 & under free)
Seattle Pro Musica: Love Came Down – Music for the Holiday Season
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music by Josquin des Prez & a diverse range of 20th- & 21st-century composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, & to the Earth itself.
$12-$40
Seattle Men’s Chorus: Snow Business
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way, WA, United States
Seattle Men’s Chorus is back with this holiday cheer-filled concert featuring White Christmas, a rollicking arrangement of Jingle Bells, & a brand new carol from the composer of Frozen.
$51-$93.50
Seattle Pro Musica: Love Came Down – Music for the Holiday Season
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Bastyr University Chapel, Kenmore, WA, United States
Music by Josquin des Prez & a diverse range of 20th- & 21st-century composers that explores our connections to tradition, to our communities, & to the Earth itself.
$15-$40
Choral Arts Northwest: A Light in Winter
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Musical contemplation of the season celebrating our emergence from pandemic silence. Featuring world premieres from Jessica French & Melinda Bargreen, & interspersed with works for solo guitar.
$25-$30 suggested donation; students free
Northwest Chamber Chorus: A New Day
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 8:45pm (PST)
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Music by Johannes Brahms, Frank Ticheli, R. Nathaniel Dett, Rosephanye Powell, Dolly Parton, & more, plus new twists on familiar holiday songs.
$25 ($20 seniors/choral singers, ages 18 & under free)
Pacific Northwest Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 10:30pm (PST)
McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
George Balanchine's production of this classic holiday ballet returns to McCaw Hall with its thrilling dance, resplendent costumes & scenery, & magical story.
$27-$196; subscriptions available
Philharmonia Northwest & Kirkland Choral Society: Vivaldi's Gloria
Saturday, December 11, 2032 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, United States
Philharmonia Northwest is excited to collaborate with Kirkland Choral Society again for the first time since the pandemic. This joyous reunion will include Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria & many holiday favorites.
$25 ($20 student/senior, ages 12 & under free)