Classical performances in and around Richmond, with selected events elsewhere in Virginia and the Washington area. Program information, provided by presenters, is updated as details become available. Adult ticket prices are listed; senior, student/youth, military, group and other discounts may be offered. Prices may include service fees.
Dec. 1 (7 p.m.)
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Laurel Street at Floyd Avenue, Richmond
Richmond Symphony
conductor TBA
other artists TBA
“Holiday Festival of Music”
$57.50-$73, via https://www.cccofva.org/concert/tickets; proceeds benefit Commonwealth Catholic Charities
(804) 359-5651
https://richmondcathedral.org
Dec. 1 (7:30 p.m.)
Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Arts Center, University of Richmond
UR Chamber Ensembles
program TBA
free; reservation recommended
(804) 28908980
https://modlin.richmond.edu
Dec. 2 (7 p.m.)
Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Arts Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Park Avenue at Harrison Street, Richmond
VCU choirs
Fall concert
program TBA
$14
(804) 828-2787
https://arts.vcu.edu/music/#concerts-events
Dec. 2 (7:30 p.m.)
Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Tuesday Evening Concerts:
Chanticleer
“A Chanticleer Christmas”
$12-$45
(434) 924-3376
https://tecs.org
Dec. 3 (7 p.m.)
Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Arts Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Park Avenue at Harrison Street, Richmond
VCU Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Myssyk conducting
program TBA
$14
(804) 828-2787
https://arts.vcu.edu/music/#concerts-events
Dec. 3 (7:30 p.m.)
Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Arts Center, University of Richmond
UR Symphony Orchestra
Naima Burrs conducting
Ethan Rodgers-Gates, cello
Adam Kasti, clarinet
program TBA
free; reservation recommended
(804) 28908980
https://modlin.richmond.edu
Dec. 3 (7:30 p.m.)
Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech, 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg
Itraab Music Ensemble
Anne Elise Thomas directing
Asian, African traditional & contemporary music TBA
free
(540) 231-5100
https://artscenter,vt.edu
Dec. 4 (7 p.m.)
Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Arts Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Park Avenue at Harrison Street, Richmond
VCU Percussion Ensemble
Justin Alexander directing
program TBA
$14
(804) 828-2787
https://arts.vcu.edu/music/#concerts-events
Dec. 4 (7:30 p.m.)
Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center, Washington
Fortas Chamber Music Concerts:
Jennifer Koh, violin
Thomas Sauer, piano
Beethoven: Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 12, No. 1
Vijay Iyer: “Bridgewater Fantasy”
Beethoven: Violin Sonata in A major, Op. 47 (“Kreutzer”)
$61
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 5 (7 p.m.)
Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Arts Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Park Avenue at Harrison Street, Richmond
VCU faculty & student artists & ensembles
38th annual Holiday Gala
program TBA
$14
(804) 828-2787
https://arts.vcu.edu/music/#concerts-events
Dec. 5 (7:30 p.m.)
Churchland High School, 4301 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Adam Turner conducting
“Classical Christmas”
free
(757) 892-6366
https://virginiasymphony.org
Dec. 5 (5:30 p.m.)
Dec. 6 (3:30 p.m.)
University Baptist Church, 1223 W. Main St., Charlottesville
Virginia Women’s Chorus
Addison Walton directing
Anastasia Jellison, harp
“Candlelight Concert”
$20
(434) 924-3376
https://music.virginia.edu/events
Dec. 5 (7:30 p.m.)
Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard
Roanoke Symphony Pops
David Stewart Wiley conducting
“Holiday Pops Spectacular”
$32-$72
(540) 343-9127
https://rso.com
Dec. 6 (7 p.m.)
Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Arts Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Park Avenue at Harrison Street, Richmond
Neave Trio
“In Her Hands”
Jennifer Higdon: “A Vast Palette”
works TBA by Dora Pejačević, Cécile Chaminade
$14
(804) 828-2787
https://arts.vcu.edu/music/#concerts-events
Dec. 6 (1:30 & 3 p.m.)
Dec. 7 (1:30 & 3 p.m.)
Kimball Theatre, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
Michael Butterman conducting
Tiffany Haas, vocalist
Holiday Pops
$40
(757) 229-9857
https://williamsburgsymphony.org
Dec. 6 (7:30 p.m.)
Southampton High School Auditorium, 23350 Southampton Way, Courtland
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Adam Turner conducting
“Classical Christmas”
$30
(757) 653-8901
https://franklinsouthamptonconcerts.org/category/concerts/
Dec. 6 (7:30 p.m.)
Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia
UVa University Singers
Michael Slon conducting
Family Holiday Concert
$11-$59
(434) 924-3376
https://music.virginia.edu/upcoming-events-list
Dec. 6 (8 p.m.)
University Baptist Church, 1223 W. Main St., Charlottesville
Virginia Glee Club
Frank Albinder directing
Ting Ting Yen, piano
85th annual Christmas Concert
$20
(434) 924-3376
https://music.virginia.edu/events
Dec. 6 (2 & 7:30 p.m.)
Historic Academy Theater, 600 Main St., Lynchburg
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
David Glover conducting
Adelaide Trombetta, soprano
The Seven Hills Chorus
“Happy Holidays with the LSO”
$20-$100
(434) 528-3256
https://lynchburgsymphony.org
Dec. 6 (8 p.m.)
Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Zimmerman conducting
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 in B minor
sold out; waiting list
(703) 563-1990
https://fairfaxsymphony.org
Dec. 7 (4 p.m.)
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Patterson & Forest avenues, Richmond
Richmond Choral Society
Markus Compton directing
Christopher Martin, organ
Keith Tan, piano
string & percussion ensemble
“Christmas with the Richmond Choral Society”
works TBA by J.S. Bach, André J. Thomas, others
$11.90-$20.34
(804) 353-9582
https://www.richmondchoralsociety.org/
Dec. 7 (4 p.m.)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Ninth & Grace streets, Richmond
St. Paul’s Choir
Christopher Reynolds directing
Advent Lessons & Carols
free
(804) 643-3589
https://stpaulsrva.org
Dec. 7 (5 & 8 p.m.)
Cannon Memorial Chapel, University of Richmond
UR Schola Cantorum
Jeffrey Riehl directing
reciters TBA
52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols
free; reservation recommended; seating limited
(804) 289-8980
https://modlin.richmond.edu
Dec. 7 (7:30 p.m.)
River Road Church, Baptist, River & Ridge roads, Richmond
E. Carl Freeman Concert Series:
River Road Chancel Choir & orchestra
Robert Gallagher conducting
Handel: “Messiah” – Part 1 & “Hallelujah” Chorus
soloists TBA
free; tickets required via https://eventbrite.com
(804) 288-1131
https://rrcb.org/e-carl-freeman-concert-series/
Dec. 7 (7 p.m.)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Arthur Ashe Boulevard at Kensington Avenue, Richmond
Dec. 8 (7 p.m.)
Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, Richmond
Richmond Philharmonic
Peter Wilson conducting
Holiday Pops
free
(804) 556-1039
https://richmondphilarmonic.org
Dec. 7 (4 p.m.)
Petersburg High School auditorium, 3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg Symphony Orchestra
Alex Wilkerson conducting
Holiday concert & sing-along
$23
(804) 732-0999
http://petersburgsymphony.org
Dec. 7 (2:30 & 7 p.m.)
William & Mary Concert Hall, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Adam Turner conducting
“Classical Christmas”
$15-$39 (2:30 p.m. performance sold out)
(757) 892-6366
https://virginiasymphony.org
Dec. 7 (3:30 p.m.)
Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Charlottesville
Charlottesville Band
Doug Schneider & Leslie Claire Wood, vocalists
Holiday concert
free
(434) 979-1333
https://theparamount.net
Dec. 9 (8 p.m.)
Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
University Singers
UVa Chamber Singers
Virginia Glee Club
Virginia Women’s Chorus
instrumental ensemble
Michael Slon conducting
“ ‘Messiah’ Sing-In”
vocal scores & orchestral parts available
$15
(434) 924-3376
https://music.virginia.edu/events
Dec. 10 (noon)
Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., Richmond
Cheryl Van Ornam, organ
“A Musical Offering: an Advent Organ Recital”
works TBA by Böhm, Carter, Dupré, Guilain
free
(804) 359-5628
https://ghtc.org
Dec. 11 (6 p.m.)
Virago Spirits Scott’s Addition, 1727 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond
Richmond Symphony chamber ensembles
“Santa’s Symphony Soirée”
program TBA
$150
(804) 788-1212
https://richmondsymphony.com
Dec. 11 (7:30 p.m.)
Ferguson Arts Center, Christopher Newport University, Newport News
Dec. 13 (7:30 p.m.)
Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Boulevard, Norfolk
Dec. 14 (7 p.m.)
Sandler Arts Center, 201 S. Market St., Virginia Beach
Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Virginia Children’s Chorus
Robert Shoup conducting
Patrice Covington, vocalist
“Holiday Pops!”
$15-$135
(757) 892-6366
https://virginiasymphony.org
Dec. 12 (7:30 p.m.)
Church of the Holy Comforter, Episcopal, Monument Avenue at Staples Mill Road, Richmond
Dec. 13 (7:30 p.m.)
All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Road, Richmond
James River Singers
David Pedersen directing
“Year of Joy”
works TBA by Rachmaninoff, Britten, Franz Biebl, André Thomas, Dan Forrest, Z. Randall Stroope, others
$20
(757) 814-5446
https://jamesriversingers.org
Dec. 12 (7:30 p.m.)
Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road, Richmond
Dec. 14 (3 p.m.)
Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St., Ashland
Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale
Ryan J. Tibbetts directing
Daniel Stipe, piano
instrumental ensemble
Britten: “Ceremony of Carols”
Conrad Sousa: “Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest”
$20, via https://brownpapertickets.com
https://cvamc.org
Dec. 12 (7:30 p.m.)
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Floyd Avenue at Laurel Street, Richmond
Cathedral Choir
Daniel Sáñez directing
Advent Lessons & Carols
free; registration required via https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/richmondcathedral-music/advent-lessons-and-carols-1747145299
(804) 359-5651
https://richmondcathedral.org
Dec. 12 (8 p.m.)
Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Parkway, Midlothian
Central Virginia Wind Symphony
Mike Goldberg directing
Bill Fitzgerald, host
20th anniversary “Holiday Spectacular”
free
https://thewindsymphony.com
Dec. 12 (7 p.m.)
Cave Spring United Methodist Church, 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke
Roanoke Symphony Brass Ensemble
“Holiday Brass”
$34-$52
(540) 343-9127
https://rso.com
Dec. 12 (8 p.m.)
Dec. 13 (2 & 8 p.m.)
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington
National Symphony Pops
Steven Reineke conducting
Melinda Doolittle, guest star
“A Holiday Pops!”
$39-$132
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 13 (7:30 p.m.)
Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Charlottesville
Vienna Boys Choir
“Christmas in Vienna”
$41.25-$58
(434) 979-1333
https://theparamount.net
Dec. 13 (4 p.m.)
Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax
American Festival Pops Orchestra
Peter Wilson conducting
“Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season”
$45-$71
(703) 992-2787
https://cfa.gmu.edu
Dec. 14 (3 p.m.)
Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond
Second Sunday South of the James:
“Messiah” Sing-along
Zarah Brock, soprano
Jessica Harika, mezzo-soprano
DeVonté Saunders, tenor
Eric Charles Brown, bass
instrumental ensemble
Naima Burrs conducting
rehearsal, 10 a.m. Dec. 13; warmup, 2 p.m. Dec. 14
donation requested
(804) 272-7514
https://bonairpc.org/concert-series/
Dec. 14 (4 p.m.)
Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech, 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg
Blacksburg Master Chorale & orchestra
Dwight Bigler conducting
Handel: “Messiah”
soloists TBA
$25-$65
(540) 231-5100
https://artscenter.vt.edu
Dec. 14 (4 p.m.)
Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax
Vienna Boys Choir
“Christmas in Vienna”
$45-$71
(703) 992-2787
https://cfa.gmu.edu
Dec. 14 (3 p.m.)
Dec. 20 (2 p.m.)
Dec. 21 (7 p.m.)
Dec. 22 (8 p.m.)
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington
The Washington Chorus
Eugene Rogers directing
“A Candlelight Christmas”
$17-$114
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 15 (11 a.m.)
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Laurel Street at Floyd Avenue, Richmond
Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble
Sara McKimmie, soprano
Samuel Scheidt: “Galliard Battaglia”
Johann Rosenmüller: “Lieber Herre Gott”
Johann Walther: “Joseph Lieber, Joseph Mein”
Heinrich Schütz: “Bring her dem Herren”
Daniel Speer: Sonata á 5
Giovanni Gabrieli: “Beata es virgo Maria” á 6
Andrea Gabrieli: “Sancta et immaculata virginitas”
Andrea Gabrieli: “Angelus ad pastores ait” á 4
Archangelo Crotti: “Sonata sopra sancta Maria”
Michael Praetorius: Dance Suite
“Piae Cantiones” – Psallite
Michael Praetorius: Psallite
anon.: “Riu riu chiu”
Johannes Eccard: “In dulci jubilo” à 5
Michael Praetorius: “Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen”
free; registration required via https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/richmondcathedral-music/holiday-luncheon-concert-washington-cornett-sackbutt-ensemble-with-sara-mackimmie
(804) 359-5651
https://richmondcathedral.org
Dec. 15 (7 p.m.)
Church of the Holy Comforter, Episcopal, Monument Avenue at Staples Mill Road, Richmond
Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia:
Nicholas DiEugenio, Chloe Fedor & Carmen Johnson-Pájaro, baroque violins
Jessica Eig, violone
Kyle Miller, viola
James Wilson, baroque cello
Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord
“Fire and Ice”
Vivaldi: “The Four Seasons” – IV: “Winter”
Chloe Biggs: work TBA (premiere)
other works TBA
$33.85
(804) 304-6312
https://cmscva.org
Dec. 15 (7 p.m.)
Dec. 24 (2 p.m.)
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington
Choral Arts Society of Washington & orchestra
Marie Bucoy-Calavan conducting
“O Night Divine!”
$23-$118
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 16 (7:30 p.m.)
Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk
Dec. 17 (7:30 p.m.)
St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg
Dec. 18 (7:30 p.m.)
River Road Church, Baptist, River & Ridge roads, Richmond
Virginia Arts Festival:
Voces8
Holiday program TBA
$64.50 (Norfolk); $60 (Williamsburg); $59 (Richmond)
(757) 282-2822
https://vafest.org
Dec. 16 (7 p.m.)
Shaftman Performance Hall Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke
Roanoke Symphony Baroque Virtuosi
David Stewart Wiley conducting
Handel: “Messiah” – Part 1 & “Hallelujah” Chorus
Adelaide Trombetta, soprano
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Cecelia McKinley, mezzo
Daryl Duff, bass
Roanoke Symphony Chorus
$34-$61
(540) 343-9127
https://rso.com
Dec. 16 (7:30 p.m.)
Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax
Celtic Women
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
conductor TBA
“Celtic Women Symphony Christmas Tour 2025”
$54-$105
(703) 992-2787
https://cfa.gmu.edu
Dec. 18 (7 p.m.)
Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive
Dec. 19 (7:30 p.m.)
St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg
Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m.)
Historic Palace Theatre, 305 Mason Ave., Cape Charles
Virginia Symphony Brass Ensemble
“Holiday Brass”
free (Chesapeake), $15-$39 (Williamsburg), $40 (Cape Charles)
(757) 892-6366
https://virginiasymphony.org
Dec. 18 (7:30 p.m.)
Regent University Theater, 1000 regent University Drive, Virginia Beach
Dec. 19 (7:30 p.m.)
Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk
Dec. 20 (2:30 p.m.)
First Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Eric Jacobsen conducting
Handel: “Messiah”
Rachel Blaustein, soprano
Lisa Marie Rogali, mezzo-soprano
David Walton, tenor
Joshua Conyers, baritone
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus
$15-$135
(757) 892-6366
https://virginiasymphony.org
Dec. 18 (7 p.m.)
Dec. 19 (8 p.m.)
Dec. 20 (8 p.m.)
Dec. 21 (1 p.m.)
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington
National Symphony Orchestra
Ton Koopman conducting
Handel: “Messiah”
Amanda Forsythe, soprano
Maarten Engeltjes, countertenor
Kieran White, tenor
John Taylor Ward, bass-baritone
University of Maryland Concert Choir
$21-$128
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 20 (2:30 & 7:30 p.m.)
Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Charlottesville
Oratorio Society of Central Virginia
instrumental ensemble
Michael Slon conducting
Saint-Saëns: “Christmas Oratorio”
Christmas carols TBA
$11.75-$63.75
(434) 979-1333
https://theparamount.net
Dec. 20 (11 a.m.)
Dec. 24 (111 a.m.)
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington
Choral Arts Society of Washington
Eugene Rogers directing
“A Family Christmas”
$23-$68
(800) 444-1324
https://kennedy-center.org
Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m.)
Dec. 21 (3 p.m.)
Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
National Philharmonic
Anthony Blake Clark conducting
Handel: “Messiah”
Sarah Hayashi, soprano
Lucia Bradford, mezzo-soprano
Brian Giebler, tenor
Edmund Milly, baritone
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
$29-$125.08
(301) 581-5100
https://strathmore.org
Dec. 21 (4 p.m.)
Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., Richmond
Grace & Holy Trinity choirs
“Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols”
reception follows concert
free
(804) 359-5628
https://ghtc.org
Dec. 22 (5 p.m.)
All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Road, Richmond
All Saints Parish Choir
All Saints Choristers
Scott Hayes directing
Festival of Lessons & Carols
free
(804) 288-7811
https://allsaintsrichmond.org
Jan. 2 (7 p.m.)
Trinity Episcopal Church, 214 W. Beverley St., Staunton
Jan. 3 (4 p.m.)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7599 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Greenwood
Jan. 4 (4 p.m.)
Grace Episcopal Church, 5607 Gordonsville Road, Keswick
Three Notch’d Road:
Benjamin Geier, tenor
Christa Patton, Italian triple harp & duduk
Fiona Hughes, violin
René Schiffer, viola da gamba
William Simms, lute & theorbo
“Bethlehem: a Christmas Pilgrimage”
baroque works TBA
$30
(434) 409-3424
https://tnrbaroque.org
Jan. 8 (8 p.m.)
Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Anthony Parnther conducting
Bernstein: “West Side Story” Overture (Maurice Peress arrangement)
Copland: Piano Concerto
David Kaplan, piano
Wynton Marsalis: “Blues Symphony” – I. “Born in Hope”
Florence Beatrice Price: Symphony No. 3 in C minor
$37-$107
(877) 276-1444
https://strathmore.org
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