Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert

Fri/Sat, October 24-25, 7:30pm

Scott Terrell, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Live-to-Film featuring a screening of Disney’s timeless holiday classic with GRAMMY®-winning composer Danny Elfman’s musical score performed live to the film.

©Disney
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved.

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Spooky Sounds and Magical Melodies

Saturday, October 25, 11am

Sunny Xia, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite, 1919 version

From the iconic "Hedwig’s Theme" that transports you to the wizarding world, to the haunting Danse macabre and the dazzling finale of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite, this concert is full of excitement and wonder. Anna Clyne’s lively Masquerade adds a festive twist to the spooky season fun. 

Family Concerts are recommended for children ages 6-12, and are fun for adults, too!

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Vienna Boys Choir - Christmas in Vienna

Friday, November 21, 8pm

The Vienna Boys Choir, an illustrious ensemble of young musicians, has delighted music lovers around the globe for six centuries with its purity of tone, distinctive charm, and popular repertoire. This enormously popular chorus is composed of four touring choirs representing dozens of nations and together presents more than 300 concerts each year worldwide. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians—whose voices possess unforgettable beauty—in an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular tunes, and, of course, holiday favorites.

Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.

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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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MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS: Fiesta Navidad

Sunday, November 16, 6pm

Mariachi Los Camperos returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park to kick off the holiday season with Fiesta Navidad, a concert featuring all your favorite seasonal songs with Ballet Folclórico Chiquina Palafox.

Please note: The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert.

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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/Sun, Dec 20-21. 6pm

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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