Concert

Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

California Theatre,
San Jose, CA

Concert Length
Approx. 1 hr 50 min. with intermission

No Music Notes prior to the concert
Join us for our pre-concert festivities!

Artists

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

Program

  • Leroy Anderson

    A Christmas Festival

  • Jerry Herman

    We Need A Little Christmas

  • Vince Guaraldi

    Christmas Time is Here

  • Clement Moore

    The Night Before Christmas

  • Traditional

    12 Days of Silicon Valley

  • And Many More!

About This Performance

Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic California Theatre with a spectacular symphonic celebration filled with the warmth and wonder of the season.

Join Symphony San Jose, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet, and special guests and rejoice in beloved holiday classics, heartwarming carols, dazzling dance numbers, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular 12 Days of Silicon Valley.

Include friends and family and make this experience an unforgettable part of your holidays.

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!

We’re bringing back our beloved Gingerbread Men for a Decorating Extravaganza!

Get ready to unleash your inner pastry artist an hour before the concert and craft your very own gingerbread masterpiece with royal icing. This fun-filled pre-concert activity is perfect for all ages.

Please note that our gingerbread cookies are not gluten-free and contain dairy, eggs, and molasses. So, come with an appetite and prepare to make some sweet and delightful memories with us. Join the festivities and add an extra sprinkle of joy to your concert experience!