# Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays

> Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Orchestra Hall at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
- Ages: Ages 4+ (family-friendly concert featuring beloved seasonal carols and an appearance by Santa Claus)
- Price: Tickets start at $29 to $105 depending on seating tier; early booking recommended for weekend matinees.
- Organizer: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Official page: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/26-27-winter/home-for-the-holidays
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

A cherished holiday tradition at historic Orchestra Hall, Home for the Holidays brings the world-renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra together with festive vocalists, local youth choirs, and Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez for a heartwarming concert of timeless seasonal favorites and carols. The hall is festively decorated with twinkling evergreen garlands, wreaths, and grand holiday trees.

The family-friendly matinee and evening performances include interactive carol sing-alongs, classic orchestrations of holiday songs, and a special visit from Santa Claus straight from the North Pole. Orchestra Hall offers accessible seating, booster seats for youngsters, and convenient parking structures connected to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center.

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