7 Holiday concerts to see around Birmingham this December + more events

‘Tis the season for live music! We’ve got plenty of concerts around Birmingham to keep you busy this holiday season. Keep reading for phenomenal performances you’re going to want a front-row seat for.

Holiday concerts around Birmingham

1. Samford String Quartet holiday concert

Free and open to all ages, this holiday performance by the Samford String Quartet wants to transport you into a world of Christmas carols and sleigh rides. Join them at O’Neal Public Library for a night of Christmas classics and modern favorites.

• When: Wednesday, December 6 | 11AM
• Where: O’Neal Public Library, 50 Oak St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
• Register for free

2. Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas

Take Me Home, Country Roads! You might catch this classic John Denver song paired with a few Christmas songs at The Lyric Theatre this December.

• When: Thursday, December 7 | 7:30PM
• Where: The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets

3. Christmas Cantata

Celebrate the season and make a joyful noise at “Christmas Cantata, A Night of Christmas Worship.” Experience a night full of worship, music and community.

• When: Saturday, December 9 | 6PM
• Where: 1901 Woodland Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
• Reserve your spot for free

4. Ricky Skaggs + Kentucky Thunder Christmas

This 15-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member is joining Kentucky Thunder to play everyone’s favorite Christmas songs in their folky, acoustic style. Head out the The Lyric Theatre to celebrate the season.

• When: Saturday, December 9 | 7:30PM
• Where: The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets

5. Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman is coming to Birmingham to bring you an experience that blends holiday favorites with his own hits such as Sending You A Little Christmas and Angel Eyes.

• When: Wednesday, December 20 | 7:30PM
• Where: The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets

6. Candlelight: Holiday Feature

Experience the magic of live holiday-inspired music right here in Birmingham. Get your tickets and enjoy music under the candlelight.

• When: December 20-December 22
• Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Showtimes + tickets

7. Celebrate! The New Year’s Eve Concert

Performing popular hits from around the world and a few American classics, Alabama Symphony Orchestra is back for their annual “toast to a happy, healthy and musical new year.”

• When: December 31
• Where: UAB Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave South Birmingham, AL 35205
• Tickets

Holiday events at the BJCC

There’s more where that came from—the BJCC’s holiday events lineup is incredible this year, and you don’t want to miss it.

Check out all the details, and here’s a sneak peek:

1. Worship Live (starring Fred Hammond with James Fortune, Anthony Brown, Todd Dulaney + Deitrick Haddon)
2. Birmingham Children’s Theatre presents Peter Pan
3. We the Kingdom with special guest Matt Maher
4. Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays with the ASO Chorus
5. Steel City Men’s Chorus presents Heart to Heart & Hand in Hand
6. Alabama Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
7. Pentatonix
8. Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Check out more upcoming holiday events to get you in the holly jolly spirit!

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