Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 13, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Feel the holiday spirit in this festive musical celebration! Our brass section will bring the beloved poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to life with sparkling fanfares, warm tones and holiday cheer. Perfect for young listeners, this performance is a cozy, jolly way to kick off the season together.

Symphony Kids concerts are designed for children ages 0-5.

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The Holiday in Concert

Friday, December 12, 6pm

Thiago Tiberio, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

The Holiday, from Universal Pictures, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, and tells the story of how two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart find themselves in the same exact place.

A Senbla Presentation. ©2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Home Alone in Concert

Saturday, December 13, 6pm

Thiago Tiberio, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

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Noel Noel at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Fri Dec 19, 7:30pm | Sat Dec 20, 6pm | Sun Dec 21, 5pm

Christopher Dragon, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer.

The concert will be led by celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and features Radio City Music Hall singer Devin DeSantis, the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir.

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