Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing, a date-night performance, or a show that captures the magic of a Coastal Bend Christmas, here’s your guide to the can’t-miss musical moments lighting up the stage this holiday season.
Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra Holiday Cheer Concert
December 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra fills the season with joy during its annual Holiday Cheer concert. Guest soprano Haley Sicking joins the orchestra and local choirs for a lively program of holiday classics and festive favorites. The Performing Arts Center’s stunning acoustics and bayfront setting make this concert a must-see December tradition.
Corpus Christi Ballet’s The Nutcracker
December 13-14 and 20-21, Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m.
The timeless story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King returns to the Selena Auditorium. Beautiful sets, dazzling costumes and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score create a magical experience for audiences, young and old. Local dancers share the stage with guest artists for a polished and passionate performance. It’s a beloved tradition that captures the wonder of Christmas.
’Tis the Season Concert
December 14, 2-4 p.m.
Hosted by the Rockport-Fulton Education Foundation, this event combines the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra with the Rockport-Fulton High School Pirate Chorale at the Martha Luigi Auditorium in Rockport. The afternoon performance celebrates music, community and giving, with proceeds benefiting local students and teachers. The program is filled with uplifting holiday classics, and even a sing-a-long portion.
Axiom Quartet Christmas Special
December 12, 7:30-9 p.m.
The Axiom Quartet is back with its “Holiday Storybook” program at the Randall Ewing Kemper Hall in Rockport. This professional Houston-based string quartet delivers an evening of classical, pop and global holiday music woven together with storytelling charm. From Gustav Holst to Mariah Carey, the mix of old favorites and unexpected finds makes for an immersive concert experience.
