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PHOENIX (November 15, 2025) – This holiday season, The Phoenix Symphony is the Valley’s destination for festive fun and unforgettable traditions. From Home Alone™ in Concert and the beloved Holiday Pops to the grandeur of Handel’s Messiah and Christmas Baroque, these performances offer something for every holiday mood. And to cap it all off, ring in 2026 at our New Year’s Eve: All-American Dance Party Celebration, complete with spectacular music and a champagne toast. Make the season bright with the magic of live music—only at The Phoenix Symphony.
Home Alone™ in Concert
November 28 – 30, 2025
Films Series
Symphony Hall
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone™ is holiday fun for the entire family! © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox.
Holiday Pops Spectacular
December 5 – 7, 2025
PHOENIX POPS® Sponsored by APS
Symphony Hall
Celebrate the season of joy at our annual Holiday Pops Spectacular! This festive performance is sure to lift your spirits, featuring carols and hymns from various traditions. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with music that will leave you feeling merry and bright. Guest conductor Lawrence Loh returns to the Phoenix Symphony, joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and guest artists.
Handel’s Messiah
December 11 – 14, 2025
Special Series
Various Locations
Experience the world’s most famous oratorio this December! Guest conductor Tyson Deaton leads the Phoenix Symphony & Chorus in this thrilling and inspiring performance. Enjoy beloved arias like “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” and iconic choruses, including the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus!
Christmas Baroque
December 20 – 21, 2025
Special Series
Orpheum Theatre
Celebrate the season with a joyous evening of Baroque and Classical masterpieces, led by the dynamic Patrick Dupré Quigley, known for his engaging, historically-informed interpretations. Charpentier’s Overture to Te Deum opens the program with festive brilliance, followed by Mozart’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Adolphe Adams beautiful Cantique de Noël. Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” brings warmth and nostalgia, while Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 closes with elegance and grandeur.
New Year’s Eve: All American Dance Party with Champagne Toast
December 31, 2025
Special Series
Symphony Hall
Celebrate the New Year with your Phoenix Symphony and the beloved Stuart Chafetz in a dazzling evening of music, joy, and festive cheer! Enjoy an exhilarating performance and a complimentary champagne toast as we celebrate the start of 2026! Don’t miss this spectacular tradition!
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About The Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona’s largest performing arts organization and one of the state’s most important cultural assets. In addition to performing traditional and modern repertoire in Symphony Hall and around the Valley, its world-class musicians are deeply engaged in the community thanks to generous foundation, corporate, and individual support. The Symphony is strengthened by collaborating with renowned guest conductors and artists. The core mission of The Phoenix Symphony is to provide extraordinary musical experiences that inspire and advance our community, enriching the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Annually, orchestra members reach more than 100,000 students through education and partnerships and create opportunities for deeper connection for tens of thousands of adults experiencing homelessness, in Alzheimer’s care facilities, in hospitals, and in hospice. To learn more, please visit phoenixsymphony.org.
