Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home For The Holidays

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home For The Holidays at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall

Some traditions ask you to show up. Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home For The Holidays fills Orchestra Hall on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and the combination of orchestra, voices, and seasonal favorites makes it worth the evening. Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez returns to lead the ensemble, bringing the authority and warmth that give this Detroit fixture its reputation.

The announced program centers on festive favorites, the kind of music that carries memory and anticipation in equal measure. Lopez-Yañez shapes the orchestra's sound, while vocalist Christian Dante White adds another dimension to the performance. Live voices matter in holiday music—individual phrasing, breath, and presence give familiar material new life. Take someone who appreciates that difference.

Jessica Riley directs the Bloomfield Hills High School Chorus and The Jills, adding choral texture to the evening. A choir changes the room, layering harmony and collective energy over the orchestra's foundation. The interplay between professional musicians and young voices brings contrast and discovery to a program built on celebration. Enjoy the chance to hear how those elements work together, how a well-rehearsed ensemble fills the hall with seasonal spirit.

Put December 12 on your concert calendar. Browse tickets for Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Home For The Holidays at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall and book your Detroit outing with someone who shares your love of the music.