Athens Symphony Christmas Concert
The Athens Symphony presents its annual holiday concert showcasing seasonal orchestral works and chorus selections, including Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. The performance also features pieces from It’s a Wonderful Life and Elf, along with a Christmas sing-along. Santa Claus makes a special appearance during the event to greet children and adults alike.
Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Neighborhood
Downtown Athens
Parking
The Classic Center's own lighted deck is entered from Foundry Street. The Courthouse, College Avenue and North Campus decks are within three blocks.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early to choose your seats, because every Symphony ticket is open seating anywhere in the Classic Center Theatre.
- Park in the Classic Center's lighted deck off Foundry Street. If it's full, try the Courthouse, College Avenue or North Campus deck nearby.
- Bring the kids along, because Santa makes a special appearance and greets both children and adults.
- Get ready to join in near the end of the program, when the chorus leads a Christmas Sing-A-Long before the encores.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa Claus makes a special appearance to greet children and adults.
- New music this season: A Mad Rush Christmas, selections from It's a Wonderful Life Suite, and Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.
- Two performances: a Saturday evening concert and a Sunday afternoon matinee.
Links & Contact
Run by The Athens Symphony, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the concert good for kids?
Yes, it's made for the whole family. Santa makes a special appearance, so children and adults can say hello.
What music is on the program?
New pieces include A Mad Rush Christmas, selections from It's a Wonderful Life Suite, and Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus. Favorites include Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, the Hallelujah Chorus, Sleigh Ride, the theme from Elf and Ave Maria, with The Christmas Song and Auld Lang Syne as encores.
Can the audience sing along?
Yes. The program includes a Christmas Sing-A-Long with the chorus.
Are seats assigned?
No. All Symphony tickets are open seating throughout the Classic Center Theatre.
Where should I park?
The Classic Center has its own lighted parking deck at West Broad and Foundry streets, entered from Foundry Street. The Courthouse, College Avenue and North Campus parking decks are all within three blocks.
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