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Sunday, December 14, 2025
1:30 pm

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic – Sunday Matinée

Groton MA - Groton Hill Music Center

 

 Christmas Magic returns to the Concert Hall this year with a very special program of holiday favorites and family fun! We’ll be joined by special guests to fill the hall with the sound of anticipation and joy. Make Christmas Magic part of your family holiday tradition this year!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm

Handel's Messiah

Wakefield MA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium

 

3:00 pm

Boston Civic Symphony - Family Holiday Concert

Boston MA - Boston Latin School Auditorium

Family Holiday concert featuring the winner of our Young Artists Concerto Competition!

3:00 pm
3:00 pm

Brockton Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops

Treat yourself to the magic of the season! Our annual holiday celebration returns with Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Suite, paired with the jazzy sparkle of Duke Ellington's swinging take on The Nutcracker, blending classical charm with big band brilliance for a holiday twist that's uniquely sweet. With plenty more musical surprises in store, Nutcracker Sweets is the perfect joyful experience for the whole family, guaranteed to leave you smiling, swaying, and craving more!

 

LOCATION TBA

3:00 pm

New England Philharmonic - Family Concert

Boston MA - BU Tsai Performance Center

David Ibbett Cosmic Traveller's Guide to the Black Hole

David Ibbett Black Hole Symphony (2025)
World Premiere and NEP Co-Commission

Young Artist Competition Concerto Winner TBA

Instrument Petting Zoo on stage after the concert!

3:00 pm

Boston Civic Symphony - Family Holiday Concert

Boston MA - Jordan Hall

Family Holiday concert featuring the winner of our Young Artists Concerto Competition!

3:00 pm

Braintree Choral Society - An American Christmas

East Weymouth MA - Congregational Church

Gala Concert, Reception, Exciting Silent Auction and Raffle

 

Celebrating our Nation's 250th Anniversary

American composers: Mark Hayes, Florence Price, Z. Randall Stroopeand songs from the varied cultures that define us.

3:30 pm

New Bedford Symphony - Holiday Pops Family Matinee

New Bedford MA - High School

Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee

Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers

Round up the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up.

The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling.

3:30 pm
4:00 pm

Cambridge Symphony - Holiday Pops

Arlington MA - Town Hall

The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra returns to Arlington’s Town Hall to celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, December 14 at 4:00pm. Dress festively and warm up those vocal cords for our sing-along.

Featuring a very special visit by Santa himself!

4:00 pm

Northshore Philharmonic Orchestra - Holiday Pops

Robert A. Marra Memorial Sounds of Christmas Concert

Sunday December 14th @ 4 pm
St. Anthony's, Revere 

Sunday December 21st @ 4 pm
St. Richard's, Danvers 

 
7:00 pm

New Bedford Symphony - Holiday Pops

New Bedford MA - High School

Yaniv Dinur, conductor and emcee

Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and The Showstoppers

Round up the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up.

The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling.

8:00 pm

New Philharmonia Orchestra - Family Concerts (3)

Newton MA - Grace Episcopal Church

New Phil Family Concerts are interactive and engaging experiences for children of all ages. Make musical memories with the young people in your life! Concerts in October and May include an Instrument Petting Zoo - a hands-on chance to try the instruments!