The holiday season in DC officially begins when the red carpet rolls out at the Potomac.
Experience Cinematic Nostalgia and Pops Favorites
As the calendar turns, the programming shifts to beloved screen favorites and soulful symphonic performances. Gather the family for a hilarious and heartwarming evening with the NSO at The Anthem: Home Alone in Concert on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. For those seeking vocal prowess, A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle lights up the stage on December 12 at 8:00 p.m., and again on December 13 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You can also dive into the operatic adaptation of The Little Prince on December 12 at 7:00 p.m., with weekend shows on December 13 and 14 at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate with Timeless Carols and Sacred Songs
Mid-December brings the heavy hitters of holiday tradition that define the Washington DC Christmas experience. Prepare your voice for a sing-along at A Candlelight Christmas – Presented by the Washington Chorus, performing December 14 at 3:00 p.m., December 20 at 2:00 p.m., December 21 at 7:00 p.m., and December 22 at 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for the Kennedy Center Tree Lighting on December 17 at 6:00 p.m., followed immediately by the spiritual power of Noel: Jesus is Born! at 7:30 p.m. No season is complete without the NSO performing Handel’s Messiah on December 18 at 7:00 p.m., December 19 and 20 at 8:00 p.m., and December 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with Style
Closing out the year demands a celebration that looks forward with energy and sophistication. There is no better place to count down the final hours of 2025 than at A Jazz New Year’s Eve: The Cookers. This event brings together some of the most legendary names in the jazz world on Wednesday, December 31, with sets at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.! Secure your seats early to ensure your holidays in DC are filled with world-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.
