# Deck the Hall: San Francisco Symphony Family Holiday Concert

> Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Ages: All ages (designed specifically for kids & families; pre-concert crafts and character meet-and-greets)
- Price: Tickets start at $35; VIP family packages include premium seating and post-concert party
- Organizer: San Francisco Symphony
- Official page: https://www.sfsymphony.org/holidays
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

The San Francisco Symphony presents its premier annual family holiday celebration inside festive Davies Symphony Hall. Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the orchestra through beloved seasonal melodies, lively carols, and sing-alongs designed especially for children and their families, accompanied by costumed performers and guest soloists.

Lobbies open prior to the concert with towering illuminated Christmas trees, roaming costumed holiday characters, hands-on craft tables, and festive treats. Davies Symphony Hall provides wheelchair and stroller check-in, making this an easy cultural outing for families with young children.

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