My favorite way to get into the holiday spirit is by listening to some of my
favorite Christmas Carols. Here a a varied list of locations where you can find
Holiday Music this year. Some performances require an admission charge, but most
are free concerts.
Have you attended any of the following concerts? What is your favorite? Is there
one that you know of that is not included in the list below? Post your comments
in the Reader's Respond section at the end of the list.
- November 23 - December 30, 2012
Epcot's Candlelight Processional
The moving Candlelight Processional, a favorite of all ages, includes celebrity guest narrators, accompanied by a massed choir and orchestra for a retelling of the Christmas story.
Location: Epcot
Time: Nightly at 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:15 pm
Cost: Included with Park admission - November 25, 2012
Holiday Pops in Central Park
A special Holiday Pops concert performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring a blanket and a picnic for a concert program of holiday favorites that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season.
Location: Central Park, Winter Park
More Info: 407-896-6700
Time: 4 pm
Cost: Free admission - November 30, December 01, 2012
Brass Band of Central Florida
Location: Luke's Lutheran Church in Oviedo
More Info: website info
Time: 7pm (also a 2pm show on 11/30)
Cost: Free admission - December 01, 2012
Celebration of voices
Location: Celebration Town Center
More Info: website info
Time: TBA
Cost: Free admission - December 02, 2012
Sanford Jazz Ensemble Christmas Show
Location: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: $10
- December 06, 2012
Annual Christmas in the Park Celebration
Central Park creates the beautiful backdrop for the lighting of eight turn-of-the-century Tiffany windows as the Bach Festival Choir performs in concert from the main stage for the 2-hour performance.
Location: Central Park, Winter Park
More Info: 407-645-5311
Time: Beginning at 6:15pm
Cost: Free admission - December 06, 2012
Christmas at the Casa
Holiday open house, Victorian caroling quartet, decorated house, hot chocolate and cookies. Santa will be on hand for photos.
Location: Casa Feliz Historic Home, Winter Park
More Info: 407-628-8200
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $3 donation per person or $10 per family - December 06, 2012
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Presents: Glorious Sound of Christmas
Location: St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Dora
More Info: 352-589-1500, website info
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Admission charge - December 07, 2012
Sights and Sounds of the Season
Location: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Donations accepted - December 07 - 16, 2012
The Singing Christmas Trees
A long standing Central Florida tradition, the Singing Christmas Trees present a full orchestra and includes worship and dance in this powerful drama. Visit the website for select dates and times.
Location: First Baptist Orlando
Cost: Visit the site for time, dates and prices - December 09, 2012
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Christmas Concert
Location: Sanctuary at First United Methodist church, Mount Dora
More Info: website info
Time: 9:00 am and 10:30 am
Cost: Free admission - December 15, 2012
Merry Tuba Christmas
A Winter Park tradition for holiday things to do. Registration for musicians begins at 9:30 a.m., with rehearsal running from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Location: Central Park, Winter Park
More Info: 407-599-3463
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: Free admission - December 15 - 16, 2012
Reasons for the Season
Orlando Gay Chorus presents a holiday concert.
Location: Plaza Live!