The end of the year means twinkling lights, smoke-filled chimneys, and a feeling of magic in the air. The holidays bring a sense of joy and wonder to people of all ages. Celebrate the season in Chattanooga with a variety of live Christmas music that is sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

2024 Holiday Music and Performances Schedule

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents Handel's Messiah

Dec. 6-8 | Times Vary | First Presbyterian Church 
Handel's Messiah is back after selling out all shows in 2022 and 2023, with an extra performance added! Experience the profound beauty and resounding choral harmonies of this cherished seasonal treasure in the historic First Presbyterian Church. This evocative selection of movements perfectly captures the essence of Handel’s masterpiece, including the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus.

Countess Luann: A Very Countess Christmas Show

Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium 
This limited holiday engagement promises music, mischief, and festive fun with her hot band. The show features hits, Luann’s favorites, and Christmas classics, including "What Do I Want for Christmas?" by Bruce Roberts and Billy Stritch. This is the must-see holiday event of the season, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with musical direction by Brian Nash. Nobody does Christmas like Luann!

Chattanooga Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Dec. 13-15 | Times Vary | Memorial Auditorium
Featuring the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera playing live and over 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet's School. Join young Clara at her parents' festive holiday party, where she receives a magical Nutcracker doll from her godfather, Drosselmeyer. This gift sparks a fantastical adventure, transporting Clara from the battlefield with the Rat King to the enchanting Land of Snow and the dazzling Land of Sweets. This timeless tale of courage and wonder is perfect for the whole family. Chattanooga Ballet invites you to celebrate the season with Chattanooga's most cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker!

Jingle Jam - A Christmas Spectacular & Live Concert

Dec. 14 & 15 | 5 p.m. | Metro Tab Church
At Jingle Jam, you will enjoy harmonious medleys of classic and contemporary holiday songs. Be on the lookout for beloved characters including the Grinch, Queen Elsa, Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa Claus! Amid all the yuletide revelries enjoy popcorn, hot cocoa, inflatables, snowball fights, ornament decorating, a gingerbread house competition, and much more! Jingle Jam is free so bring your friends and family along as we celebrate the greatest gift! Space and seating are limited. So don’t be late!

Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" and More

Dec. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chattanooga. Get your tickets now to discover the music of “The Nutcracker” & More at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Doyle Dykes Christmas Concert

Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds
Is it time for Christmas music yet? Get in the holiday spirit with Doyle Dykes, legendary American guitarist, as he performs Christmas songs and shares stories in an intimate performance at Songbirds. In the spirit of the giving season, this show will be a fundraiser to help further our mission. All profit on our end will be directed to our Guitars for Kids program which provides THOUSANDS of free guitars, in-depth music therapy, and over 100,000 hours of free music education to kids across the south each year. Go to www.songbirdsfoundation.org to find out more about our work!

Lindsey Stirling - The Snow Waltz Tour

Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditroium
Violinist, dancer, and entertainer extraordinaire Lindsey Stirling will perform live at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium on Dec. 19, 2024. 

North Georgia Holiday Spectacular

Dec. 20-23 | Times Vary | The Colonnade Theatre
The North Georgia Holiday Spectacular is a large, high-energy, holiday musical production that features the area’s most talented singers and dancers, comedians, stilt walkers and more! The whole family will enjoy dazzling production numbers, dancing elves, and Santa Claus himself. Journey to Santa’s workshop where toy soldiers come to life, be enchanted by the magic of Frozen, and marvel at our on-stage nativity and celebration of the birth of Christ! Start a new family tradition at the North Georgia Holiday Spectacular!

Southern Drawl: Classic Christmas Music + Food

Dec. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Songbirds
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at Songbirds on Friday, December 20th, as we present an exclusive dinner-and-a-show featuring music by Southern Drawl and a menu by Civil Provisions and Bar. This special edition of our Music + Food series will celebrate the season with a heartwarming performance of classic Christmas songs that will fill the air with holiday spirit.

Chattanooga Symphony and Opera's Home for the Holidays

Dec. 21 & 22 | Times Vary | Memorial Auditorium
Home for the Holidays is one of Chattanooga’s most treasured holiday events! The perfect seasonal celebration for the whole family, Home for the Holidays features the CSO, CSO Chorus, a variety of community groups, and even the big man himself! Be sure to arrive early to have your picture taken with Santa and to drop your letter in the special North Pole post box!