# A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 20 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (booster seats, elevator access, stroller check available) - Price: Tickets range from $29 to $120 based on seating tier. - Organizer: The Philly POPS & No Name Pops - Official page: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/events-and-tickets/ - 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/philadelphia/activities/a-philly-pops-christmas-spectacular-sounds-of-the-season--listing-6a7ae6a98af00caf14af521a ## About A centerpiece of the Avenue of the Arts holiday calendar, this high-energy holiday symphonic spectacular brings over 300 musicians and vocalists to Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Led by guest Broadway vocalists alongside the full pops orchestra, the Philly POPS Festival Chorus, and the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, the program showcases energetic renditions of Christmas favorites, Chanukah selections, and festive sing-alongs. The concert features a surprise visit from Santa Claus on stage, delighting school-age children. 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