Holiday events are right around the corner, and with the holidays comes music! From traditional songs to jazz and pop favorites to sacred hymns and everything in between, it’s the season to connect and celebrate with music of all kinds. We’ve put together a list of of family-friendly musical events to enjoy over the coming weeks! These are both free and ticketed events and all located in West Chester, PA. Enjoy!
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series
Saturdays from 2 - 3 p.m. (November 26, December 3, December 10, and December 17).
Courthouse Steps
Free!
Head over to the historic Chester County Courthouse on High Street for live performances by local choirs including The Uptown Singers Nov 26 as as they sing holiday songs.
https://www.downtownwestchester.com/events/
Christkindlmarkt
December 2, 2022 from 4PM-8PM and December 3, 2022 from 10AM-5PM
Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave. West Chester, PA 19382
Free!
Shop, eat, and enjoy live music! The annual holiday market will feature over 40 stall holders offering individually handcrafted and locally designed products, food vendors, and live musical performances both nights including Greensleeves’ own Ben Green as part of Dub C Swing on Friday night.
https://www.chestercountyarts.org/events.html
Holiday Cheer Concert
Friday, December 2, 5 p.m.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
$15 adults/$10 kids
The WCStudio at Uptown will kick off parade weekend with the annual Holiday Cheer Concert. Hear old holiday favorites as well as songs made famous by r&b and pop artists as performed by students in the Uptown Singers, The Singing Artists, The Singing Academy, and Broadway Kiddos.
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/3263/3264
Holiday Carolers
Downtown West Chester
Free!
Enjoy caroling in downtown West Chester as sponsored by the West Chester Downtown Foundation!
https://www.wcdf.org/aroundtown
The West Chester Christmas Parade
Friday, December 2nd, 7:00pm Parade (6:30 Tree Lighting)
Downtown West Chester
Free!
Join this annual tour de force and feel the thunderous music of numerous reputed marching bands including the Incomparable Golden Rams and the Henderson, Rustin, and East Marching Bands.
https://www.greaterwestchester.com/lights-up--christmas-parade.html
The Cartoon Christmas Trio
Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 p.m.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
$28 adults/$15 kids
The Cartoon Christmas Trio is a premier interpreter of the classic soundtracks of holiday cartoon music, especially the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” with Larry Marshall on drums, Jeff Knoettner on piano, and Rob Swanson on double bass. Joining the trio once again this year will be the combined children’s choirs of Pocopson, Unionville, and Hillendale Elementary Schools under the direction of Steve and Eileen Jennings.
https://cartoonchristmastrio.com/event/3395409/615338620/cartoon-christmas-trio-at-the-uptown
Wells School of Music 101st Annual Holiday Program
Friday, December 10th, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Philips Memorial Building
700 S. High St
West Chester, PA 19383
$12
Enjoy a mix of sacred and secular music as part of a century + community tradition for the holiday season. Families will enjoy hearing the accomplished WCU students perform festive, stirring, and elegant music in the beautiful Asplundh Concert Hall.
http://wcupatix.com/schoolofmusic
The Nutcracker
Friday, December 16, Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18
Brandywine Ballet, 317 Westtown Road, Suite 5
$45/$35/$25
Ring in the season with Tchaikovsky's timeless score and be transported to the magical Land of Sweets as you join Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy on the journey of a dream. This performance is one of Chester County’s signature holiday events, and features a mix of original traditional choreography and new choreographic elements.
https://www.brandywineballet.org/
