Symphony San Jose Holiday Spectacular
Conducted by Elena Sharkova, Symphony San Jose performs alongside the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet, and narrator Sal Pizarro. The program features holiday classics, carols, dance selections, and an audience sing-along to the 'Twelve Days of Silicon Valley.' Before the music begins, guests can meet Santa Claus for photos and decorate gingerbread cookies with royal icing and sprinkles.
Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026 Recommended ages 7 and above
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Hours
Saturday, December 12: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 13: 2:30 p.m. Pre-concert festivities occur one hour before the concert.
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
Food & Drink
Guests can decorate a gingerbread cookie.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive one hour before the concert to enjoy pre-concert festivities, including Santa photos and gingerbread decorating.
- Choose coloring sheets instead of cookie decorating if children would rather draw; sheets are available during pre-concert festivities.
- Allow about 1 hour and 50 minutes for the concert, including intermission, when planning your outing.
- Contact the ticket office about the family offer: adults in zones 2, 3, or 4 may buy half-price tickets for accompanying guests 17 and under.
- Compare Saturday afternoon and evening performances with Sunday's afternoon show when choosing a convenient concert time.
Special Events & Promotions
- Guests aged 17 and under accompanying an adult can get half-price single tickets in price zones 2, 3, and 4.
- Group discount available for purchases of 10 or more tickets.
- Subscribers can save on the concert through a California Theatre or Create Your Own subscription.
- A SoundCheck Pass for patrons aged 5–25 includes access to Saturday-night concerts; a companion ticket can be added.
- Santa is available for photos before each concert.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What music and performances are part of the concert?
The program includes holiday classics, carols, dance numbers, audience sing-alongs, and “Twelve Days of Silicon Valley,” performed by the symphony, chorale, youth singers, and New Ballet.
What happens before the concert?
Guests can meet Santa for photos, decorate a gingerbread cookie with royal icing and sprinkles, or use coloring sheets.
How long is the concert?
It lasts about one hour and 50 minutes, including an intermission.
Can younger guests attend at a discounted rate?
Adults may purchase half-price single tickets for accompanying guests aged 17 or younger in price zones 2, 3, and 4.
Can the audience join in?
Yes. The program includes audience sing-alongs.
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