# Charlotte Symphony: Holiday Pops & Family Christmas Concert > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM - Where: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 - Ages: All ages (Saturday 11:00 AM matinee is designed specifically for young families and sensory-sensitive patrons; children of all ages welcome) - Price: Tickets from $26.00 to $98.00 depending on seating tier; youth ticket discounts available for children 12 and under. - Organizer: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra - Official page: https://www.charlottesymphony.org/events/holiday-pops/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/charlotte/activities/charlotte-symphony-holiday-pops-and-family-christmas-concert--listing-df2b2b601ae1b004b81e15b2 ## About The Charlotte Symphony's Holiday Pops at the Belk Theater is one of the Queen City's most anticipated musical holiday traditions. Conducted live with the full symphony orchestra and the Charlotte Master Chorale, this joyful concert features timeless holiday orchestral works, beloved Christmas carols, spirited Broadway seasonal favorites, audience sing-alongs, and an appearance by Santa Claus. A dedicated 60-minute Family Holiday Matinee on Saturday morning is specially curated for families with young children, featuring modified stage lighting, relaxed theater etiquette allowing quiet movement and talking, and a post-concert lobby instrument petting zoo where kids can meet symphony musicians. Belk Theater is fully ADA compliant with elevator access to all seating tiers. The theater provides complimentary booster seats on a first-come basis and has dedicated quiet rooms in the rear of the orchestra level with audio feeds for children who need a break. Coat check attendants can securely store folding strollers during the performance. 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