Merry, Merry Chicago!

Dec 18-23, 2026

Overview Program Performers Extras

Overview

Head to Chicago Symphony Center for a magical evening celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins are joined by Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez, whose soaring vocals have lit up Hamilton and In the Heights. This cherished holiday tradition features beloved carols, popular seasonal songs and sparkling holiday surprises — all in the lavishly decorated Orchestra Hall.

Venue Chicago Symphony Center
Genre Holiday, Audience favorite, Family-friendly, Orchestral
Price $49.00+ (incl. fees)
Length 2 hours

Program to include:

VARIOUS (arr. Wasson)

Christmastide Celebration

PIERPOINT (arr. Lai, orch. Shirar)

Jingle, Jingle Bells

SHAYNE & REGNEY (arr. Davis)

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Suppé

Light Cavalry Overture

TORMÉ (arr. Hjelt)

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Anderson

A Christmas Festival

OFFENBACH (arr. Dorati)

La Vie parisienne

MARTIN & BLANE (arr. Hjelt)

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

LIVINGSTON & EVANS (arr. Connors)

Que Sera, Sera

Stephenson

Hot Santa

Anderson

Sleigh Ride

Tchaikovsky

"Waltz of the Flowers" from Nutcracker

VARIOUS (arr. Reineke, orch. Shoup)

Holiday Hits Medley

Performers

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Thomas Wilkins

Conductor

Mandy Gonzalez

Vocals

Enhance your experience

Preconcert Dining

Explore Chicago Symphony Center’s on-site dining options for a seamless preconcert experience. Preorder a Sound Bites meal to enjoy in the Rotunda before the concert — or make a reservation to dine at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.

Reservations Learn more and view the menu

DECEMBER 19: LATINO ALLIACE PRECONCERT RECEPTION

Gather the family for the Latino Alliance’s annual Noche navideña event! Celebrate the season with holiday cookies, a hot cocoa bar and music performed by the Chicago West Community Music Center Orchestra.

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