2025 Holiday Celebration - Nutcracker and Friends

  • December 6 - 7, 2025
  • Gateway High School Auditorium

    1300 S Sable Blvd
    Aurora, Colorado 80012
Ticket Price $0.00-$22.13 Buy Tickets
Description

Experience a Holiday Celebration for the whole family with your Aurora Symphony, featuring favorite sections of "The Nutcracker" and celebrations of Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and Winter.

  • Kids & students FREE
  • Seniors and military half-price
  • No dress code
  • Plenty of free parking

 

You will experience: 

  • The most popular sections from The Nutcracker, including "Dance of the Flowers," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," and "Russian Dance."
  • A celebration of community and heritage in "Umoja: Anthem of Unity" by Valerie Coleman.
  • The chance to sing with the orchestra in our community Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long.
  • Everybody's favorite Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, conducted by winners of our 2024 Silent Auction.

 

What people are saying about the ASO:

"It was a very enjoyable event, even for someone who does not understand music very well. Two hours and twenty dollars so well spent."

 

"This was our 3rd time and we brought some friends who had never been and they also loved it!"

 

"We always feel relaxed, happy, and more connected after a concert. Every performance we have attended as season ticket holders has been excellent."
 

"We ALWAYS look forward to Aurora Symphony. My son absolutely loves the Aurora Symphony! We all do."

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear? Come as you are! There's no dress code. Most people wear business casual, but jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly acceptable. We are not a stuffy orchestra! For this concert, feel free to wear festive costumes or other accessories!

 

Do I need to know a lot about classical music to have a good time? New to classical concerts? Don't worry! All of our concerts are designed to be welcoming and accessible to everybody. Our conductor also provides brief, friendly introductions to the concert and to each piece. 

 

How long is the concert? Approximately 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission. 

 

Is there parking? Plenty of free parking is available.

 

When should we arrive? Most people arrive 30-40 minutes before the concert to get great seats and peruse the silent auction.

 

Are the concessions? There are no concessions or alcohol at the concert, but there are restaurants nearby for before or after. Water fountains are available.

Date & Time

Dec 6 - 7, 2025

Venue Details

Gateway High School Auditorium

1300 S Sable Blvd
Aurora, Colorado 80012 Gateway High School Auditorium
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