Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
Upcoming Holiday Events in all Music and On-Stage Act Categories
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Mass Arts Center - Divas with a Twist (2)
11-29-2025 8:00 pm
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The Divas return for two shows this holiday season. You’ll want to get your tickets ASAP, since they always sell out!
Divas with a Twist is a group of five powerful female vocalists backed by Grammy-nominated musicians. They’ll perform classic holiday songs with fresh new arrangements and harmonies. Get in the holiday spirit with selections including a rocking “Drummer Boy,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Aerosmith’s “Rocking on Top of the World” from The Polar Express, “O Holy Night,” a beautiful a cappella version of “Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas,” and some of their regular rock songs that you’ll recognize. Don’t miss out on this rocking holiday show!
Cape Ann Symphony - 2025 Holiday Pops (3)
11-30-2025 2:00 pm
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The annual Holiday Pops is a musical celebration of the season. The Cape Ann Symphony Chorus now under the direction of Brittany Betts will join the orchestra for a Holiday Pops series for the whole family. The ever popular audience sing-along concludes the performance.
The Boston Camerata - Sing We Noel
12-04-2025 3:00 pm
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Christmas Music from England and Early America
A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking world down through the centuries, with wonderful songs and carols from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to early America. While most music presented here is art
music — transcribed from old manuscripts and prints — the means of expression are generally direct and simple, with a strong folk and popular vein. Camerata’s top soloists, voices and instruments, offer a unique experience at year’s end.
Judy Collins: Holidays + Hits Tour
12-04-2025 7:00 pm
Tickets from $59
Folk legend Judy Collins brings a very special holiday show to the Concert Hall.
Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan
12-04-2025 7:30 pm
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The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour back again, performing all of the hits from Holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover.
Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan 2025
12-05-2025 7:00 pm
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Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan 2025
The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour back again performing all of the hits from Holidays past.
From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover.
The Christmas Caravan show features holiday hits and classics, selections from the Squirrel Nut Zipper’s holiday album Christmas Caravan, and the finest new and old Squirrel Nut Zippers catalog music. Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer and old time music, SNZ’s endlessly curious and innovative leader Jimbo Mathus has concocted a show truly unique and original. This unique blend is on full display with the Christmas Caravan show, which has increasingly grown in popularity, selling out venues throughout the United States.
Chelmsford Community Band - Jazz Ensemble Holiday Pops
12-05-2025 7:00 pm
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Jazz Ensemble Holiday Pops
Lexington Symphony - Holiday POPS!
12-05-2025 7:30 pm
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Holiday POPS!
Featuring Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!
Our signature holiday event!
Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us!
*No Pre-concert talk for Holiday POPS