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Keith Lockhart conducting holiday pops
Keith Lockhart conducting holiday pops

2023 Holiday Pops

  • Keith Lockhart and Santa wave to the audience

    Holiday Pops

    Approximate program run time: 2 hours, including intermission


    Children's Ticket Policy: Anyone attending a concert is required to have a ticket, regardless of age. For 11am Kids' Matinees, children under the age of 2 can receive a free ticket. These free tickets must be requested in advance, at the time of purchase of adult tickets, by calling 617-266-1200. All ages are welcome at our 3pm concerts, but all children require a full-priced ticket. Children under age 4 are not permitted at our evening performances.

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    Fri Dec 1, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Sat Dec 2, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Sun Dec 3, 2023 - 3:00pm

    Wed Dec 6, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Thu Dec 7, 2023 - 3:00pm

    Thu Dec 7, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 3:00pm

    Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Sat Dec 9, 2023 - 3:00pm

    Sat Dec 9, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Plus 20 more performances

    Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

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    Holiday Pops Kids' Matinee

    Kids’ Matinees are geared toward younger children, with shorter performances and no intermissions. After the concert, visit with Santa and enjoy special treats!

    Approximate program run time: 1 hour


    Children's Ticket Policy: Anyone attending a concert is required to have a ticket, regardless of age. For 11am Kids' Matinees, children under the age of 2 can receive a free ticket. These free tickets must be requested in advance, at the time of purchase of adult tickets, by calling 617-266-1200. All ages are welcome at our 3pm concerts, but all children require a full-priced ticket. Children under age 4 are not permitted at our evening performances.

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    Sat Dec 2, 2023 - 3:00pm

    Sat Dec 9, 2023 - 11:00am

    Sun Dec 10, 2023 - 11:00am

    Sat Dec 16, 2023 - 11:00am

    Sun Dec 17, 2023 - 11:00am

    Sat Dec 23, 2023 - 11:00am

    Sun Dec 24, 2023 - 11:00am

    Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

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    Holiday Pops Sensory-Friendly Concert

    The show is designed for all families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. This is a shortened 60-minute version of our standard Holiday Pops concert, with a flexible, non-judgmental environment. Modifications include relaxed house rules, reduced volume and lighting levels, extra space for movement, available noise-reduction headphones, designated quiet room and support spaces, modified food concessions, and credentialed autism therapist volunteers on site.

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    Sat Dec 2, 2023 - 10:30am

    Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

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    A Company Celebration at Pops Concert featuring Ana Gasteyer

    Join us and some of Boston’s most influential business leaders for a special, one-night only Holiday Pops concert featuring award-winning comedian and former SNL cast member Ana Gasteyer, conductor Keith Lockhart, and the Boston Pops.

    A Company Celebration at Pops is a unique holiday gala that celebrates the extraordinary partnership between the corporate community and the Boston Symphony Orchestra and raises funds to support BSO and Boston Pops programs.

    Tickets may be purchased by the public and doors open at 7:00pm.

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    Wed Dec 13, 2023 - 7:30pm

    Symphony Hall, Boston, MA