Boston Pops Holiday Concerts & Kids' Matinees
Through Dec 28Dec 3 – Dec 28 · 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM · Dec 3 – Dec 28, 2026. Standard concerts Tue–Sat at 7:30 PM, matinees at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Family Kids' Matinees (70-min child-focused shows) at 11:00 AM on select dates (Dec 6, 12, 13, 19, 20). Sensory-friendly concert Dec 5 at 10:30 AM.
Symphony Hall301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 · 1.8 mi approx. from BostonDirections
All ages (Kids' Matinees specially designed for toddlers and children under 10; stroller storage available at Coat Check)
From $38Tickets $38–$160 depending on floor cabaret table vs. balcony seats. Kids' Matinee tickets start at $38 with complimentary juice boxes and cookies.
About this adventure
Steeped in Boston musical history, Keith Lockhart and the world-renowned Boston Pops Orchestra turn Symphony Hall into a festive wonderland of song, orchestral majesty, and holiday joy. Red-draped cabaret tables, poinsettia garlands, and twinkling indoor chandeliers welcome families for traditional carols, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker suite, Leroy Anderson's iconic 'Sleigh Ride' (featuring the orchestra's famous horse whinny), and the legendary audience sing-along. Families with younger children should choose the popular 11:00 AM Kids' Matinee performances, which run an abbreviated 70-minute set with no intermission, designed specifically for little ears. Kids' Matinees feature an appearance by Santa Claus onstage, special post-concert photos with Santa, and complimentary holiday cookies and apple juice boxes for all young guests. A dedicated sensory-friendly performance with adjusted lighting and lower sound thresholds is offered on Saturday, December 5.
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