Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic and beautifully decorated California Theatre with Symphony San Jose, Symphony San Jose Chorale, CantabĂle Youth Singers, New Ballet, and special guests! Fun for the whole family.
Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular 12 Days of Silicon Valley. Share this unforgettable part of the holiday season with your family and friends.
Who: Symphony San Jose presents
What: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR “Christmas at the California”
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:30pm
Where: The California Theatre, 345 South First Street, downtown San Jose, 95113. Convenient, inexpensive parking is available at a city-owned garage one-and-a-half blocks from the theater at San Carlos Street with entrances on Second and Third streets.
SINGLE TICKET PRICES: $35 - $115
($41.50 to $121.50 with City and order fees). Note: fees detailed below.
TICKETS: Phone: 408.286.2600
Website: www.symphonysanjose.
Email: jmeyers@
Walk-Up Box Office: 325 South First Street, San Jose, 95113. Located between San Carlos and San Salvador Street next to the California Theatre. Ticket Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm.
City Fees – There is a mandatory Theatre Preservation Fee and Facility Fee of $2.50 applied to every single ticket sold.
Handling Fees – Handling fees vary depending on how tickets are purchased. For online orders, there is a $4 per ticket handling fee. For phone orders, there is a $5 per transaction handling fee. There are no fees for in person purchases.
THE PROGRAM:
J.S. Bach: Jauchzet, frohlocket (from “Christmas Oratorio”)
M.Torme/R.Wells: The Christmas Song
G.F. Handel: See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes! (from “Judas Maccabbaeus”)
Alan Silvestri: Polar Express Suite
G.F. Handel: That Trumpet Shall Sound (from “The Messiah”)
Albert Hague: You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Traditional: 12 Days of Silicon Valley
ARTISTS:
Elena Sharkova, Conductor
Nathan Stark, Bass-baritone
Symphony San Jose
Symphony San Jose Chorale
CantabĂle Youth Singers
New Ballet
Pre-concert Festivities begin one hour prior to the concert.
SAY “HELLO” TO SANTA. Join us before the concert for a jolly good time with Santa Claus himself. Capture the holiday spirit and create lasting memories as you take pictures and share “Christmas Wishes” with Santa. But keep a lookout for the mischievous Grinch who may be lurking around, trying to steal some Christmas cheer. (You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch!)
DECORATE A GINGERBREAD COOKIE! Join the fun one hour before curtain and unleash your inner pastry artist by decorating your own gingerbread cookie with royal icing. The festivity is open to everyone. Come hungry and make some sweet and delicious memories. (Note: Cookies are NOT gluten-free.)
Photo courtesy of Symphony San Jose. Photos by Fontejon Photography.