Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall: Holiday Concerts

Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall celebrate the festive months with many festive holiday classical and contemporary music concerts this year. It’s also an amazing idea for families who are looking for a clutter-free, experience-based holiday, so give the gift of music!

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets
When: November 27-30, 2024
The TSO and the the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra take a journey to the Land of Sweets in Act II of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, where the beloved ballet classic comes alive with perennial favourites such as “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”.

Christmas With the Clemons
When: December 4, 2024
Join Pinball Clemons, one of the all-time great Toronto Argonauts, and his family to share their favourite time of the year, with musical performances that will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit! Proceeds support marginalized and racialized youth in the community through educational charities.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: “Elf In Concert”
When: December 5-8, 2024
This holiday season, revel in the holiday spirit and celebrate with your family and friends as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) performs the entire score of “Elf in Concert” live-to-picture with a live symphony orchestra at the majestic Roy Thomson Hall, for five performances only.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
When: December 10-12, 2024
With Conductor Jeff Tyzik welcoming vocalist Denzal Sinclaire and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus, your holidays will be merry and bright with this symphonic stocking stuffed with seasonal splendour.

St. Andrew’s College: “An Andrean Christmas”
When: December 13, 2024
Join the students of St. Andrew’s College for a magical evening of entertainment and revel in the Christmas spirit as you enjoy the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pipes & Drums, featured soloists and seasonal favourites.

St. Michael’s Choir School: “Gloria!” (Massey Hall)
When: December 14, 2024
A Toronto holiday tradition, St. Michael’s Choir School presents a magical blend of secular and sacred choral repertoire to usher in this Christmas season, including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Carol of the Bells, and The Star Carol.

Christmas with the Salvation Army, with Jordan Smith
When: December 14, 2024
The Salvation Army presents a wondrous holiday concert that will uplift your spirit, featuring guest soloist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC’s The Voice.

Toronto Children’s Chorus: “Songs of the Season”
When: December 15, 2024
Immerse yourself in the delightful melodies of the season as the Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC) returns to the Roy Thomson Hall stage with their annual Christmas concert with “Songs of the Season”.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah
When: December 17-22, 2024
Jean-Sébastien Vallée leads your Toronto Symphony Orchestra, along with soloists and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, in exultant arias and joyous refrains, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus.

Choir!Choir!Choir!: “Un-Silent Night” An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along (Massey Hall)
When: December 21-22, 2024
Bring the whole family to Massey Hall for a joy-filled sing-along of fun holiday classics, hits and revivals. There’s an evening performance and also an afternoon family matinée.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions and Canadian Opera Company Orchestra: BRAVISSIMO! New Year’s at the Opera
When: December 31, 2024
Spend New Year’s Eve enjoying operatic arias and duets including Carmen, Turandot, Marriage of Figaro, sure to delight both new and seasoned opera-lovers alike.