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Best Concerts in December 2024

Sarah Brightman at Ruth Finley Person Theater

Sarah Brightman

The unearthly talent of Sarah Brightman is on show once more as the iconic performer is back with her Christmas tradition. Brightman has decided to bring festive joy on tour with A Christmas Symphony production. A gloriously unique journey through some of the seasons' best and most-loved songs, let Brightman infuse you with the festive spirit this year in this ultimate holiday event!

Matteo Bocelli at Palace of Fine Arts

Matteo Bocelli

Heart-wrenching balladeer and son of the famed Andrea Bocelli heads out on tour across North America this fall! The 26-year-old showed to the world he truly carried his father's singing genes when he appeared on the hit songs "Fall On Me" and "Ven A Mi" with his father in 2018. Now breaking out on his own, Matteo is proving himself the next rising star to carry on the Bocelli legacy.

Elf in Concert at Davies Symphony Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Mariachi Sol De Mexico at Davies Symphony Hall

Mariachi Sol De Mexico

Jose Hernandez's world-renowned Mariachi band, Mariachi Sol De Mexico, heads out across the States to bring you their infectious sound to their fans across the country. The Grammy-nominated super-group present their extensive back catalog of Mariachi hits both traditional and contemporary! Don't miss their much anticipated Christmas tour - A Merry-achi Christmas!

San Francisco Symphony: Handel's Messiah at Davies Symphony Hall

San Francisco Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Celebrate the holidays with one of music's most beloved traditions, with Jonathan Cohen conducting the San Francisco Symphony in a performance of Handel's Messiah. A cherished holiday custom since its premiere in 1742, this splendid oratorio features some of the most popular refrains in Western music; from "Comfort ye, my people" to the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert at Davies Symphony Hall

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

So good it's often been named the best film adaptation of Charles Dicken's festive masterpiece ever, no holiday season is complete without a viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and there's no better way to experience it than in this Live to Screen concert edition, played by your local Symphony. Starring Kermit the Frog, Micheal Caine, Gonzo and many more of the iconic Muppet stable, enjoy the classic story, complete with humor, heart, and Miles Goodman and Paul Williams' unforgettable score!

San Francisco Symphony - Deck The Hall at Davies Symphony Hall

San Francisco Symphony - Deck The Hall

Returning for 2024, the San Francisco Symphony's annual holiday extravaganza has more than enough festive fun to banish even the biggest Scrooge! Featuring a program of holiday favorites new and old and a delightful cast including musicians, dancers, and special guests, Deck The Hall is one unmissable San Francisco holiday tradition!

San Francisco Opera - Carmen at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Carmen

Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

Dawes at The Fillmore

Dawes

Through a tapestry of warm vocals and sun-soaked guitar hooks, Dawes have made a name for themselves for replicating the feel of the Lauren Canyon sound of the 70's. But far from being a copy, the quartet are something retro inspired, but with a chilled vibe straight out of the present. Enjoy some authentically vintage beats by Dawes in 2024!

Lea Salonga at The Warfield

Lea Salonga

Tony, Olivier and Drama Desk winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Allegiance, Once On This Island) heads out on tour once again, bringing you her favorite Broadway tunes along for the ride. Boasting one of the finest voices in the business, Salonga's repertoire takes in everything from Broadway standards to her Disney Princess days as the voice of Princess Jasmine (Aladdin) and Mulan.

The Holidays with Boyz II Men at Davies Symphony Hall

The Holidays with Boyz II Men

One of the most iconic and commercially successful R&B outfits in history, Boyz II Men, perform a special holiday concert with the San Francisco Symphony. They've had plenty of practice working with orchestras, appearing in recent years at special performances with Houston Symphony, Alabama Symphony among others, and this latest show is an extra special occasional with a mix of soaring orchestral versions of hits such as 'I'll Make Love To You', 'Motownphilly' and 'On Bended Knee', alongside soulful festive songs for the season.

Better Than Ezra at The Guild Theatre

Better Than Ezra

Ezralites, come one and all as Better Than Ezra hits the road this late fall with their tour titled 'Legends of the Fall: Tokyo Drift'! The band recently released a new studio album, Super Magick, featuring the lead single 'Live A Little'. The alternative rockers promise an exciting show filled with their best songs, both new and old. Don't miss your chance to see them live this year!

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