Christmas Concert
Showcasing Seasonal Favorites
Celebrate the season with the Athens Symphony’s annual Christmas Concert, featuring exciting new music, including A Mad Rush Christmas, selections from It’s a Wonderful Life Suite, and Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus. Filled with holiday favorites, beautiful orchestral music, and the warmth of the season, this concert is perfect for the entire family. Best of all, Santa Claus will be making a special appearance, giving children and adults alike a chance to say hello and share in the holiday spirit. Join us for this cherished Athens tradition!
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets
Program
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John Higgins
Christmas on Broadway - Chorus
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Gloria Shayne/Moss
Do You Hear What I Hear
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Mykola Leonovitch
Carol of the Bells
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Adolphe Adam/Custer
O Holy Night
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George Frederick Handel
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
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INTERMISSION
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Leroy Anderson
Sleigh Ride
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Johnny Marks/Maffett
We are Santa’s Elves
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Robert Sheldon
Theme from “Elf”
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Franz Schubert
Ave Maria
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Michael Brewer
Christmas Sing-A-Long (Chorus)
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Mel Torme/Lowden
Encore - Christmas Song
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Traditional/Maffett
Encore - Auld Lang Syne (Chorus)