Andrew Shearer
Athens Banner-Herald
Dec. 10, 2025, 4:03 a.m. ET
Athens is home to several venues that feature world-class entertainment throughout the year. During the holiday season, the city’s auditoriums, theaters, and concert halls light up with shows, from orchestras and vocal groups to touring productions and more. Athens annually proves itself to be a destination for holiday-themed shows.
Please note that the events in our holiday shows list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, location and price changes, or tickets selling out.
Don’t see your holiday concert or production listed here? Email ashearer@onlineathens.com.
Holiday music and theater events
CHRISTMAS IN THE CLASSIC CITY (MONDAY, DEC. 15): You don’t need a ticket for this free show performed by Athens’ own Classic City Community Chorus, which features dozens of local singers. Location: UGA Performing Arts Center (230 River Rd.) at 7:30 p.m.. For tickets, visit pac.uga.edu/calendar.
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO (MONDAY, DEC. 15): This Athens-based three-piece band performs a faithful rendition of Vince Guaraldi’s classic