Illustration of a choir in red robes holding candles on church steps while a crowd listens in the snow (Christmas in Connecticut: The Ugly Sweater Edition)

Christmas in Connecticut: The Ugly Sweater Edition

The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents an interactive holiday concert featuring classic seasonal music, film scores, and family favorites. Connecticut baritone Sebastian Colon performs as the featured vocal soloist alongside the orchestra. Attendees are encouraged to don tacky knitwear, with prizes awarded for the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

3pm.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Fine Arts Center, CT State Community College, Naugatuck Valley · 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday music fans and families

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Dig out your tackiest Christmas sweater before you go, since prizes go to the most joyfully ugly knitwear in the Nutmeg State.
  • Head to the Fine Arts Center at CT State Community College, Naugatuck Valley on Chase Parkway, not the Palace Theater, for this concert.
  • If you'd rather not order online, buy tickets by phone through the WSO/Palace Theater box office, which takes calls Monday to Friday.
  • Come ready to join in, since the WSO bills this as an interactive holiday concert of seasonal music, film scores and classic favorites.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The WSO presents the return of its newest interactive holiday tradition.
  • Prizes await the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater.

Links & Contact

Run by Waterbury Symphony Orchestra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

Your tackiest Christmas knitwear. Prizes go to the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater in the Nutmeg State.

What kind of music will the orchestra play?

Holiday classics, film music and family favorites, played by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.

Who is the featured soloist?

Baritone Sebastian Colon, a Connecticut-based singer who performs concert, choral and operatic music.

Can I buy tickets by phone?

Yes. Call the WSO/Palace Theater box office at 203-346-2000, Monday to Friday.

Is this a new concert?

It's the return of the WSO's newest interactive holiday tradition, the Ugly Sweater holiday concert.

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