Soulful Joy is just what it sounds like: a joyful and soulful way to come together during the holiday season!

Don’t miss the musical highlight of the year! The best brass musicians in the Bay Area unite with our grand 7,466-pipe organ for a breathtaking performance of holiday classics, both contemporary and traditional.

Prokofiev’s tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with a guest narrator.

Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s annual tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides a treasured December holiday event to capacity audiences.

What could be better than a concert that features Part One of Bach’s scintillating “Christmas Oratorio” and the Christmas portion of Handel’s timeless Messiah, all within a perfect program for family and friends?

It’s never too early to plan a holiday tradition—let Deck the Hall be yours!

Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de México® returns to Davies Symphony Hall for their annual musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions.

It’s that time of year again—the GLIDE Annual Holiday Jam is back, and it’s set to be one of the most stirring and soulful concerts of the season! Join us for an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and love on Wednesday, November 13th, at 5:30 p.m. at The Masonic.

Young Bay Area artists Alliana and Melissa bring a festive musical variety show to the piazza stage that is sure to get audiences in the holiday spirit.

Rediscover the magic of the holidays infused with a heartfelt twist this December at our annual “Holiday Spectacular!” This isn't your average evening of yuletide carols. Here, each note sung is a whispered promise, a warm embrace in musical form.

Feel the power and precision of the SF Symphony brass section as they fill Davies Symphony Hall with a festive mix of classical and popular holiday favorites.

Enjoy live German Holiday music with Deutscher Musikverein, and visit with Santa to snap a photo, share your wishes, and take home a Ghirardelli Chocolate treat.

Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de Mexico® returns to Davies Symphony Hall for a festive musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions. Experience a multicultural celebration as the ensemble sings and plays holiday favorites from both Mexico and America in a vibrant performance you won’t want to miss.

A holiday sing-along for the whole family with Valérie Sainte-Agathe and the SF Girls Chorus. Join IN PERSON or ONLINE!

The golden hues of autumn pave the way for a spectacular celebration of Scottish music and culture at our Scottish Highland Winter Festival.

Willkommen the holiday spirit with a festive performance by San Francisco’s German Band.

Enjoy jolly live performances by local musicians, magicians, and cultural groups as part of our annual ’Tis the Season for Science festival. All performances are free with Academy admission and take place in the Piazza at 12 pm and 2 pm on the dates listed below.

Listen to members of the OMI Senior Center Choir sing Christmas carols and folk songs to celebrate the holidays.

San Francisco Forest Choir, a Japanese women’s choir, was founded in 2003 and has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area under the guidance of Artistic Director, Ruriko Miura. Please come and listen to seasonal Holiday songs, and songs wishing for peace in several languages.

Join us for a festive holiday concert at the Bernal Heights Library amphitheater celebrating the noble tuba and all composers who have written music for the tuba-euphonium-baritone horn choir.