12 Christmas music events in Birmingham this season that’ll get you in the holiday spirit
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No matter if you’ve been listening to Christmas music since Halloween or just started today, ’tis the season to sing loudly to your favorite holiday classics. With concerts, orchestras and church cantatas, we’ve got all the details about where to listen to live Christmas music in Birmingham. Keep on ready to find out more.
1. “A Very Dave Barnes Christmas” at the Lyric Theatre
Singer-songwriter Dave Barnes is heading to The Magic City to perform his original and our favorite holiday classics. Enjoy a Christmas filled evening at the Lyric Theatre:
- When: Friday, December 17 | 8PM
- Where: Lyric Fine Arts Theatre
- Tickets: Buy online for $25-35
2. “Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert” at Samford University
This may be one of the biggest Christmas concerts of the season with 150 boys and 30 dads and alumni. These families and kids will be singing many of our favorite carols at their 44th annual concert:
- When: Tuesday, December 14 | 7-8PM
- Where: Samford University Wright Center
- Tickets: Free, no tickets required
3. “Carols & Cocktails Soiree” at the Vulcan Park and Museum
What’s better than carols and cocktails at the Vulcan? Even better, this event is a fundraiser for the Black Belt Toy Drive and Black Belt Corporation, which helps support communities in need in the Black Belt:
- When: Friday, December 10 | 7-11PM
- Where: Vulcan Park and Museum
- Tickets: Buy online for $100-175, free for first responders, educators and nurses
4. “Christmas at First Baptist” with First Baptist Church
Get ready to listen to Christmas carols from the First Baptist Church’s band and choir. Also, the evening will include special creative elements and a few surprises:
- When: Sunday, December 12 | 6-7:30PM
- Where: First Baptist Church
- Tickets: Free, register online
5. “Christmas in the City” at Iron City Bham
‘Tis the season to head to Iron City. Celebrate Christmas in Birmingham with Logan the Entertainer, Sherri Brown, Jeremy Flyy and more for a night filled with live music:
6. “Christmas in the Park” with Immanuel Church
With cookies, cocoa, music and a movie, we’re not sure if there’s a merrier event. Head to Crestwood Park to join Immanuel Church in the cheer:
- When: Saturday, December 4 | 6-8PM
- Where: Crestwood Park
- Tickets: Free, register online
7. “God & Jazz” with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
It’s time for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s 15th annual God & Jazz concert. This concert has something for everyone. With jazz, contemporary and traditional holiday classics, get ready to sing along to all of your favorites:
- When: Wednesday, December 8 | 6:30-8PM
- Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
- Tickets: Buy online for $20, children under 12 and students are free
8. “Home for the Holidays” with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is hosting two shows this season with all of your favorite Christmas classics. Kick off the season with their Home for the Holidays event:
- When: Saturday, December 11 | 7PM
- Where: BJCC Concert Hall
- Tickets: Buy tickets online for $25-62 | Use code: DECKTHEHALLS to get 20% tickets. Code expires Friday, December 3.
9. “Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas” at the Lyric Theatre
Grammy nominated songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman is coming to The Magic City. Make sure you swing by the Lyric Theatre to see his annual live Christmas music concert:
- When: Wednesday, December 8 | 7:30PM
- Where: Lyric Fine Arts Theatre
- Tickets: Buy online for $35-75
10. “Merry” with Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
Listen to flutist Madeline Cawley and harpist Hannah Johnson as they play their Christmas album, “Merry,” including your favorite Christmas classics. Wait, there’s even more festivities! Also, there will be an art exhibit of paintings by Madeline:
- When: Tuesday, December 14 | 7PM
- Where: Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
- Tickets: Free, register online
11. “Merry & Bright” with the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra
On the same weekend, shop to you drop at the Riverchase Galleria while listening to holiday music. The Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will be playing at the mall during their Merry and Bright performance:
- When: Sunday, December 12 | 2-4PM
- Where: Riverchase Galleria
- Tickets: Free, no tickets required
12. “Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Eve & Other Stories” at the Legacy Arena
Rock around the Christmas tree with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. With originals and classics, this rock band has their own spin on Christmas songs:
- When: Wednesday, December 15 | 7:30PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at The BJCC
- Tickets: Buy online for $21-85
All is merry and bright this holiday season with these live Christmas music events. We hope to catch you spreading the cheer!
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