christmas at the winspear

From traditional favourites like Handel's Messiah to inspiring performances from Michael W. Smith, our perennially popular Christmas performances will surprise and delight your family this holiday season.

  • December 2, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • A Merry Pops Christmas
  • Audience favourite Bob Bernhardt and special guests bring season’s greetings to the Winspear Centre. This concert celebrates the traditional Christmas spirit, spreading joy and cheer with memorable performances that feature the lovely sounds of the Greenwood Singers, Cantilon Chamber Choir, the U of A Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers and special guests from Victoria School of the Arts.
  • December 3, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • A Merry Pops Christmas
  • Audience favourite Bob Bernhardt and special guests bring season’s greetings to the Winspear Centre. This concert celebrates the traditional Christmas spirit, spreading joy and cheer with memorable performances that feature the lovely sounds of the Greenwood Singers, Cantilon Chamber Choir, the University of Alberta Handbell Ringers and special guests from Victoria School of the Arts.
  • December 6, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Michael W Smith Christmas
  • Michael W. Smith is one of the most recognized and respected ambassadors for faith infused music world wide, and he returns to the Winspear Centre stage to perform adult contemporary Christmas classics. The acclaimed Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer is as passionate and poignant as ever, and will inspire and delight the whole family during the holiday season.
  • December 7, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Michael W Smith Christmas
  • Michael W. Smith is one of the most recognized and respected ambassadors for faith infused music world wide, and he returns to the Winspear Centre stage to perform adult contemporary Christmas classics. The acclaimed Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer is as passionate and poignant as ever, and will inspire and delight the whole family during the holiday season.
  • December 16, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • Handel's Messiah
  • Four Edmonton natives return home to perform Handel's inspiring marriage of scripture and song. This annual holiday performance of the famous oratorio features three of Edmonton's finest choirs to fully evoke the compelling spaciousness of the composer's music.
  • December 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • Handel's Messiah
  • Four Edmonton natives return home to perform Handel's inspiring marriage of scripture and song. This annual holiday performance of the famous oratorio features three of Edmonton's finest choirs to fully evoke the compelling spaciousness of the composer's music.
  • December 21, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Lightly Classical Christmas
  • Alberta boy Nathan Berg comes home once more, bringing his radiant baritone voice and engaging personality with him. Rising American conducting star Stuart Chafetz makes his ESO debut in a holiday-themed program of favourites and surprises. Our Lighter Classics holiday tradition once again blends classical and just plain classic.
  • December 22, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • A Lightly Classical Christmas
  • Alberta boy Nathan Berg comes home once more, bringing his radiant baritone voice and engaging personality with him. Rising American conducting star Stuart Chafetz makes his ESO debut in a holiday themed program of favourites and surprises. Our Lighter Classics holiday tradition once again blends classical and just plain classic.