15 Christmas cantatas + music events in Birmingham this year

‘Tis the season to sing your heart out to all your favorite holiday songs. From concerts to cantatas, here are 15 churches around the Greater Birmingham Area where you can enjoy Christmas music this December.

1. 46th Annual Christmas Concert

• What: Celebrate the joy of the season through song during this free community event.
• When: Tuesday, December 5 | 7PM
• Where: Samford University Wright Center, 872 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229

2. Blue Christmas Service

• What: Designed for those feeling a bit down this time of year, this service features soft music, encouragement and community.
• When: Thursday, December 7 | 6-7PM
• Where: The Firm Foundation Church, 131 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

3. God and Jazz – Christmas Edition

• What: Featuring world-class musicians, the 18th annual God and Jazz concert series covers a wide repertoire spanning traditional jazz, contemporary and holiday favorites.
• When: Wednesday, December 6 | 6:30-8PM
• Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3736 Montrose Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
• Cost: General Admission – $30 | Students – free with school ID | Kids 12 + under – free
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4. Flutes 205 Christmas Concert

• What: See Birmingham’s Flute Choir perform a collection of Christmas tunes on a variety of different types of flutes. Along with music, there will be a tasty treat and the chance to win a raffle prize.
• When: Saturday, December 9 | 3PM
• Where: Mountain Chapel Methodist Church, 2541 Rocky Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243

 5. Christmas Cantata – A Night of Christmas Worship

• What: Celebrate the joyous season at this special Christmas Cantata. The night will be filled with beautiful melodies, heartfelt carols, worship and community.
• When: December 9 | 6-7:30PM
• Where: New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Birmingham, 1901 Woodland Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

6. Christmas At Trinity: A Musical Celebration

• What: A merry evening awaits during this Christmas service featuring holiday music and more.
• When: Sunday, December 10 | 5PM
• Where: Trinity Baptist Church, 900 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204

7. Lessons and Carols

• What: Enjoy a musical good time during this annual holiday service featuring the AVPC Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Bell Trio, Preschool Praisers and AVPC musicians. Following the event. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. *Childcare will provided during the service.
• When: December 10 | 6PM
• Where: Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church, 4660 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243

 8. A Keyboard Christmas 2023: “Fröhliche Weihnachten!”

• What: Hear carols and hymns from Germany and Austria during this December 13 and 18 concert. The event will include familiar favorites like Silent Night as well as lesser-known carols.
• When: Wednesday, December 13, 6:15PM + Sunday, December 18, 3:30PM
• Where: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 1124 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

9. Christmas Over the Mountain

• What: Experience the sights and sounds of the season during this special event for all ages.
• When: December 16 + December 17 | 6PM
• Where: Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, Alabama 35244

10. Carols & Cocoa

• What: Bundle up for this outdoor event with hot chocolate, fire pits, fellowship and Christmas music.
• When: December 17 | 6PM
• Where: Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

11. Choir Cantata: A Festival of Christmas

• What: See Asbury’s Music Ministry featuring the chancel choir and orchestra performing a Christmas Cantata.
• When: December 17 | 8:30AM + 11AM
• Where: Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242

12. Three on a String

• What:  Get in the festive spirit during this must-hear performance with bluegrass trio Three on a String.
• When: Sunday, December 24 | 3PM
• Where: First Baptist Church, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL 35173

13. Christmas Eve – The Music of Christmas | Highlands United Methodist Church

• What: Spend December 24 at Highlands United Methodist Church for a Christmas Eve service with seasonal music.
• When: Sunday, December 24 | 4:30–5:30PM
• Where: Highlands United Methodist Church, 1045 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205

14. Music on the Patio

• What: Every Sunday of Advent, between morning services, members of Dawson Orchestra, students from Dawson Music Academy and other musical guests will perform season tunes during Music on the Patio.
• When: December 24
• Where: Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209

15. Christmas at Highlands

• What: Visit Church of the Highlands this holiday season for powerful worship, prayer and music.
• When: Monday-Saturday, December 18-23, 5PM + 7PM | Sunday, December 24, 9AM, 11AM, 3PM + 5PM
• Where: Church of the Highlands—Grants Mill, 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210

Wherever you’re spending the holidays, there is no shortage of concerts and other exciting events for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

Here’s a few more:

• 7 holiday concerts to see around Birmingham this December
• 15 concerts to see in Huntsville in December

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