Here in The Magic City, we love some live music, especially around the holidays. It is one of my personal favorite ways to get into a festive mood with family and friends. Keep reading for phenomenal performances you’re going to want a front-row seat for.

1. Holiday Spectacular

Welcome in the holiday season with a Birmingham favorite this year. Be sure to check them out this December for some outstanding performances.

Psst, check out our other article ALL about this event here!

When: December 5-22 | Wednesday – Saturday 7:30PM
Where: Red Mountain Theater, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Website and more info

2. Alabama Symphony Orchestra

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is bringing the festive spirit to Birmingham with TWO upcoming holiday performances.

“Its a Holiday Feeling!”
- What: ASO alongside other musicians will be performing classic holiday favorites like “Carol of the Bells”, “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” + more
- When: Friday, December 6 | 7PM
- Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets and more info
“Merry & Bright!”
- What: Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra will be performing holiday songs while you do your holiday shopping
- When: Sunday, December 8 | Performances at 2PM + 4PM
- Where: Riverchase Galleria, 2000 Galleria Cir, Hoover, AL 35244 (by the Carousel)
- Website and more info

3. Celtic Angels Christmas

The Celtic Angels Christmas performance is coming to the BJCC to bring you some Celtic cheer this December.

When: Sunday, December 8 | 3PM
Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Tickets and more info

4. Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert

Join the Birmingham Boys Choir for their 47th annual Christmas concert where they will perform beloved Christmas carols and other classics. This free concert is their gift to Birmingham, so mark your calendar and check them out this season.

When: Sunday, December 8 | 2:30-4PM
Where: Samford University Wright Center, 872 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
Website and more info

5. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

You won’t want to miss this fantastic holiday rock-opera this year. This one of a kind performance will be sure to blow you away.

When: Wednesday, December 11 | 7PM
Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Tickets and more info

6. Sounds of the Season

Join Samford in celebrating the season with some fantastic opera performances of traditional and beloved holiday songs.

When: Sunday, December 15 | 2:30-4:30PM
Where: Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
Tickets and more info

7. Taylor Hicks performing Rod Stewart and Christmas Classics

Birmingham’s own Taylor Hicks will be performing all your favorite festive tunes, and some Rod Stewart classics!

When: Friday, December 20 | 8PM
Where: Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Tickets and more info

8. Candlelight Christmas

The Birmingham Museum of Art is hosting two separate Candlelight Christmas performances. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear beautiful string performances of several Christmas classics.

“Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings”
- When: Thursday, December 19 | Performances at 6:30PM + 8:45PM
- Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets and more info
“Candlelight: Christmas Special featuring ‘The Nutcracker’ and More”
- When: December 20-21 | Performances at 6:30PM + 8:45
- Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets and more info