WDAV Lessons and Carols
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. John’s Baptist Church, 300 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers as they lead WDAV’s annual program of carols and holiday music, illuminated by readings. Tune in at home or join us in person as we welcome the season in song.
Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers
Philip Biedenbender, conductor
Free parking is available on-site in St. John’s Baptist Church’s parking lots and on the adjoining side streets.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte Presents: JOY!
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Galilee Center, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, 28205
Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.
Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!
Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!
Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM
📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.

Handel "Messiah"
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, United States
One of the most revered choral works in history, Handel’s Messiah takes audiences on a journey of hope and redemption. This timeless holiday annual tradition remains a must-see for everyone.
HANDEL Messiah
Grant Llewellyn, conductor
Deanna Breiwick, soprano
Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano
Eric Ferring, tenor
Tyler Duncan, baritone
Charlotte Master Chorale
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Luz de Navidad
2025-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 w 7th st, Charlotte, 28202
7th Street Concerts is a dynamic new classical music series located in the heart of uptown Charlotte. Their third season opens with a journey across oceans and centuries featuring the luminous sounds of music from Latin and South America and Spain spanning five centuries. Through soaring voices, period instruments, and evocative storytelling, this program reimagines Mary and Joseph’s search for refuge as a timeless reflection of today’s migrants traveling al norte led by hope. Festive, sacred, and secular works come to life in a performance that bridges cultures, centuries, and our shared human longing. Join singers Nick Garza and Andrea Walker, with an ensemble of early instruments, for a radiant holiday concert that celebrates both cultural roots and the universal search for home.
Festivities begin at 5:30 with a complimentary pre-concert Happy Hour followed by the concert. The music will last about 75min with no intermission, and will conclude with more drinks and snacks on us, plus a chance to meet and mingle with the artists. Free parking included.

Christmas with Caritas
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Rd W, Charlotte, 28207
Celebrate the season with Caritas A Cappella Ensemble as they present an afternoon of exquisite choral music that captures the beauty and wonder of Christmas. Experience unique arrangements of cherished hymns, enriched with intricate harmonies and soaring melodies that will uplift the spirit and stir the soul. This inspiring performance offers a moment of reflection and joy amid the holiday bustle—a perfect way to embrace the magic of December.

Pride & Joy
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | First United Methodist Church, 501 N Tryon, Charlotte, 28202
This season, One Voice Chorus invites you to a celebration full of sparkle, spirit, and unapologetic queer cheer. The first half of Pride & Joy brings the camp—expect holiday classics with a twist, unexpected treats, and more glitter than your grandma’s tinsel. Then, as the lights soften, we shift into music that holds space for reflection, remembrance, and the deeper meaning of the season. From playful to poignant, this concert honors the wide spectrum of what the holidays mean to our community—joy, resilience, chosen family, and love in all its forms. Join us as we sing in the season and celebrate you—our extended OVC family.

Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, United States
Come home for the holidays in a merry celebration featuring North Carolina’s rich musical heritage. Festive favorites like “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” alongside traditional songs with sounds of bluegrass and blues will wrap you in the season’s warmth and joy.
Christopher James Lees, conductor
Wendy Hickman, vocals
DaShawn Hickman, steel guitar/vocals
Laurelyn Dossett, guitar/vocals
Joe Newberry, banjo/guitar/vocals
April Verch, fiddle/vocals
Charlotte Master Chorale
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Holiday Pops Family Show
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, United States
Celebrate the season with Charlotte’s favorite holiday tradition! Experience the magic of the holidays as the Charlotte Symphony brings beloved carols and festive favorites to life. With sparkling arrangements, heartwarming melodies, and special appearances from Santa and friends, this joyful concert is sure to bring holiday cheer to the whole family!
Christopher James Lees, conductor
Wendy Hickman, vocals
DaShawn Hickman, steel guitar/vocals
Laurelyn Dossett, guitar/vocals
Joe Newberry, banjo/guitar/vocals
April Verch, fiddle/vocals
Charlotte Master Chorale
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

The 71st Annual Singing Christmas Tree
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Dale F. Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, 28204
Welcome to Carolina Voices’ 71st Annual Singing Christmas Tree—a cherished celebration of holiday entertainment! Join us at the CPCC Dale F. Halton Theater, where the MainStage Choir, arranged in a specially designed 32-foot tree, will fill the air with the sounds of the season. Enjoy an inspiring blend of Christmas music, spanning sacred and traditional favorites to pop and family classics. Adding to the festive spirit, Miller Street Dance Academy will return with dazzling performances to make this an unforgettable holiday experience, and the Carolina Kids’ Voices Tree Choir will be sure to make you smile! Celebrate with us and create new holiday memories—reserve your tickets now!
Plenty of free parking is available off of E. 4th St. in CPCC Deck 4, which is the closest parking garage to the theater. Use 1225 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204 in your GPS for directions to the parking deck. The deck is located behind the theater. The entrance to Halton Theater/Tate Hall is off of N Kings Dr. There is also a drop off area right in front of the theater, for those that need direct access.
