CONCERT

Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

California Theatre,
San Jose, CA

Concert Length
Approx. 1 hr 50 min. with intermission

No Music Notes

Artists

  • Elena Sharkova, conductor
    Symphony San Jose
    Symphony San Jose Chorale
    Cantabile Youth Singers
    New Ballet
    Sal Pizarro, narrator

Program

  • John Rutter

    Nativity Carol

  • arr. Peter Jaffe

    Symph-Hanukkah

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Mirlitons from The Nutcracker

  • Leroy Anderson

    Sleigh Ride

  • Sean O'Loughlin

    Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Clause

  • (Non)-Traditional

    Twelve Days of Silicon Valley

  • And many more!

About This Performance

Join friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts for a spectacular celebration filled with the warmth and wonder of the season.

Elena Sharkova leads Symphony San Jose, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet, and special guests in a program filled with beloved holiday classics, heartwarming carols, dazzling dance numbers, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular Twelve Days of Silicon Valley.

Santa's here!

Pre-concert festivities occur one hour prior to the concert.

Step into a magical wonderland at our Holiday Spectacular Concert!

Join us before the concert for a jolly good time with Santa Claus himself. Capture the holiday spirit and create lasting memories as you take pictures and share your Christmas wishes with Santa.

Decorate your Gingerbread Cookie!

Your favorite Gingerbread Cookie Extravaganza is back!

Join us an hour before the concert to unleash your inner pastry artist and decorate your very own gingerbread cookie with royal icing and sprinkles. Prefer drawing instead? We’ll have coloring sheets on hand too!