# Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at Music Hall

> Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Where: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Ages: Ages 4 and up
- Price: Tickets from $26 to $110; Discounted youth tickets available
- Organizer: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Official page: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Celebrate the sounds of the season with the internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the soaring Victorian ceiling of Springer Auditorium at historic Cincinnati Music Hall. The annual Holiday Pops concert is a Cincinnati family tradition, featuring lush orchestral arrangements of holiday favorites, soaring choral performances by the May Festival Youth Chorus, lively tap dancing Santas, and surprise guest vocalists. The program concludes with an enthusiastic, auditorium-wide sing-along to beloved Christmas carols. Families are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Music Hall foyer, which is lavishly decorated with towering Christmas trees and provides festive holiday photo backdrops.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Music Hall features street-level ADA entrances, automated doors, spacious elevators to all tiers, and stroller check service.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Private family restrooms equipped with diaper changing stations are located on the main concourse.
• Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and up; young children will be captivated by the live dancers, choir, and joyful music.
• Sensory Tips: Rich, full symphonic acoustic sound; families can request sound-reducing earmuffs and booster cushions at guest services.

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