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Ring in the Holiday Season at 8 Handbell Concerts Throughout Northern Virginia

These ensembles will be performing nostalgic winter songs, including your favorite carols.

By Michele Kettner December 8, 2025 at 12:10 pm

There are certain traditions that just put you in the holiday spirit. For some it’s catching a showing of The Nutcracker or driving around taking in the twinkling light displays. This season, feel the magic by attending a holiday handbell concert, performed by Virginia Bronze, the Colonial Handbell Ringers, and Bronze Unlimited.

Great Falls United Methodist Church

December 12, 8 p.m.
10100 Georgetown Pk., McLean, free, donations accepted

King of Kings Lutheran Church

December 13, 3:30 p.m.
4025 Kings Way, Fairfax, free, donations accepted

Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble: Your Favorite Things

December 13, 7:30 p.m.
The Vault at Capital One Hall: 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons, $27.10 for adults, $16.85 for students and kids (12 and under)

Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert

December 14, 2 to 3 p.m.
Lyceum: 201. S. Washington St., Alexandria, free

Herndon United Methodist Church

December 14, 4:30 p.m.
Free, donations accepted

Ox Hill Baptist Church

December 14, 7 p.m.
4101 Elmwood St., Chantilly, free, donations accepted

BalletNoVA Center for Dance

December 20, 7 p.m.
3443 Carlin Springs Rd., Falls Church, $25 for adults, $15 for students

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

December 21, 3 p.m.
5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax, $25 for adults, $15 for students

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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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