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 go on sale at 10 AM on Monday, on November 30.
Program
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Paul O’Neill
A Mad Russian’s Christmas
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Dimitri Tiomkin
It’s A Wonderful Life Suite
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Walter Kent
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
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Calvin Custer
Christmas, That Special Time of Year
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Sean O’Loughlin
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
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George Frederick Handel
Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah
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INTERMISSION
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Leroy Anderson
Sleigh Ride
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Irving Berlin
White Christmas
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Michael Brewer
Sing-a-long With Santa
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Carl Strommen
There’s Christmas in the Air