Family-friendly Holiday Concerts from the San Francisco Symphony
Introduce your children to classical music and the century-old tradition of the San Francisco Symphony with the Symphony's acclaimed Music for Families concerts, special holiday concerts, and other family-friendly events. Family concerts are recommended for children ages 5 and older.
This holiday season's family-friendly offerings from the San Francisco Symphony include:
Deck the Hall
Sunday, December 8, 11 am & 3 pm
Deck the Hall is the perfect way to make your family’s holiday season merry and bright. Enjoy a concert of festive favorites and sing-alongs with members of the SF Symphony, guest artists, and special appearances by beloved holiday characters. Tickets include post-concert festivities with entertainment, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Get tickets
Peter and the Wolf
Sunday, December 15, 2 pm
Prokofiev’s tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with a guest narrator. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra performs this classic musical fable, along with other seasonal and holiday favorites. Get tickets.
The Muppet Christmas Carol—In Concert
Thursday, December 12 & 14
Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine stars as penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who learns the true meaning of Christmas. Watch this beloved holiday classic on the big screen as the Symphony performs the score live. Rated G. Get tickets.
Elf — Film with Live Orchestra
Thursday, December 19, 7:30 pm, Friday, December 20, 7:30 pm & Saturday, December 21, 2 pm
Experience your favorite Christmas film transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in Elf™ in Concert! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of this holiday classic while a live symphony orchestra performs John Debney’s wonderful score and Santa Claus soars across the big screen in high-definition. Get tickets.
If You Go
All concerts take place at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall at 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 94102. Davies Hall is located between Van Ness and Franklin, Hayes, and Grove Streets. We usually park around the corner at the Performing Arts Garage, entrances on Gough and Grove Streets.
For a complete schedule of the 2024 family-friendly concerts, program descriptions, and tickets, visit www.sfsymphony.org. You can also order tickets by phone at (415) 864-6000.
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