# Boston Pops Holiday Concerts & Kids' Matinees > Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 3 – Dec 28 · 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM - Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 - Ages: All ages (Kids' Matinees specially designed for toddlers and children under 10; stroller storage available at Coat Check) - Price: Tickets $38–$160 depending on floor cabaret table vs. balcony seats. Kids' Matinee tickets start at $38 with complimentary juice boxes and cookies. - Organizer: Boston Symphony Orchestra & Boston Pops - Official page: https://www.bso.org/events/holiday-pops-2026 - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/boston-pops-holiday-concerts-and-kids-matinees--listing-fe6a698247474dc2bc57880b ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Boston - [2026 Holiday Pops Sensory Friendly Concert (Boston Pops)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/2026-holiday-pops-sensory-friendly-concert-boston-pops--listing-24ad9564c4f2755a7985ce00) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM · Symphony Hall · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 13. 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