These 7 Northern Virginia Holiday Concerts Are Spreading Seasonal Cheer

Find festive harmony at these lively NoVA musical events.

By Dawn Klavon • Posted December 4, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

Courtesy Tamara Halstead

The holidays are in full swing, and Northern Virginia is alive with music. From classic carols to jazzy renditions of traditional favorites, local choirs, orchestras, and ensembles are offering a soundtrack for the season. Check out these upcoming holiday concerts — they’re sure to get you in the spirit of the season.

December 6, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Reston Community Orchestra’s Winter Delights

Plan to attend this family-friendly concert featuring winter classics, sing-alongs and seasonal favorites. Epiphany Episcopal Church: 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr., Herndon; $6.89 to $28.29

A young girl sings on stage as an orchestra plays at the Winter Delights concert at Reston Community Center — *Courtesy Reston Community Orchestra*

December 6, 7 p.m.

Reston Chorale’s The Wonder of the Season

Join the chorus for a performance of traditional and modern holiday music. Reston Community Center: 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston; $25 to $30

December 6 & 7, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Alexandria Singers’ Unwrapped: Holiday Pops

Guests will enjoy a lively variety show of holiday tunes, blending humor, sparkle, and sentimental classics. Bonus: there’s a second opportunity to enjoy this festive variety show with a live-stream option. George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria; $20 to $35

December 8, 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Concerts at Christ Church’s Celtic Music for Christmas

The Baltimore-based ensemble of Gut, Wind, and Wire presents a holiday program of Celtic and English early music. Christ Church Alexandria: 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria; free

The ensemble band Gut, Wind, and Wire — *Courtesy Gut, Wind, and Wire*

December 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest

Make plans for an evening of jazz, art and festive performances, including the ever-popular A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Eric Byrd Trio. George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria; free

December 13, 4 p.m.

Northern Virginia Chorale’s Holiday Concert

This performance features Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël and other seasonal choral favorites. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: 5800 Backlick Rd., Springfield; $20 to $25 for adults, $10 for students, free for 12 and under

December 13, 7:30 p.m.

Manassas Chorale’s Merry & Bright

Merry & Bright fills the season with uplifting choral favorites and timeless holiday classics performed by one of the region’s most beloved community choirs. It’s a festive, feel-good evening. Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas; starting at $23

Feature image of Manassas Chorale courtesy Tamara Halstead

Dawn Klavon

Contributing Writer

Dawn Klavon is a seasoned writer and reporter with more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. She contributes to a wide range of publications, including Northern Virginia Magazine, PEOPLE, Virginia Living, Bethesda Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and several military-focused outlets. Earlier in her career, she reported for multiple San Francisco Bay Area television stations, including KLXV, KKPX, and KFCB. She holds an MLA from Harvard University and a BS from Boston University.