Carols By Candlelight
Guests gather in the warm golden glow of flickering candlelight to hear holiday carols performed live. The concert is staged in the round, with general admission and shared table seating encircling the central performance area. Music is performed by the Kalamazoo Symphony string quartet.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$10 college student tickets are available with a student ID an hour before the performance or in person at the Symphony offices. Discounted Under 18 tickets are available for most concerts and can be purchased with an adult ticket for children under 18. All ticket prices are subject to change; fees are added to every ticket order.
Hours
6 p.m.; 8 p.m.
Ages
All ages (children under 18 receive discounted tickets with adult purchase)
Neighborhood
Downtown Kalamazoo
Parking
Paid parking in the Radisson ramp across the street, plus valet parking.
Accessibility
Most venues are fully accessible with step-free entry and wheelchair/companion seating.
Going?
Tips & Advice
- Buy VIP tickets early if you want to sit near the quartet, because shared tables are assigned in the order tickets are bought.
- College students should bring a student ID to buy the discounted ticket an hour before the performance, or buy one in person at the Symphony offices.
- Park in the paid Radisson ramp across the street, or use the valet if you'd rather walk straight into the Arcadia Ballroom.
- Look for the Symphony's Visit Preparation email before the concert, which comes with extra venue and parking details for the Radisson.
- Bring an under-18 along on a discounted youth ticket bought with your adult ticket, which the Symphony offers for most concerts.
Special Events & Promotions
- VIP tickets: shared table seating closest to the performers, with tables assigned in purchase order.
- College student tickets with a student ID, sold an hour before the performance or in person at the Symphony offices.
- Discounted Under 18 tickets bought with an adult ticket (offered for most concerts).
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs?
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Burdick-Thorne String Quartet plays holiday carols, surrounded by thousands of flickering candles.
How is the seating set up?
The concert is in the round. VIP and general admission seats circle a stage in the middle of the room. VIP tickets get shared table seating closest to the musicians, and tables are assigned in the order tickets are bought.
Are there discounts for students or kids?
Yes. College students can buy discounted tickets with a student ID an hour before the performance, or in person at the Symphony offices. Discounted Under 18 tickets come with an adult ticket for most concerts.
Where should I park?
There's paid parking in the Radisson parking ramp across the street, and valet parking is also available.
Can I buy tickets by phone?
Yes. Call the Symphony at 269.349.7759. Fees are added to every ticket order.
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