The Performance
Celebrate the festive season with your HPO in a heartwarming concert of music that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Hear favourite carols, classic holiday songs and other merry tunes performed in glorious orchestral sound by the Orchestra augmented by the young musicians of the HPYO, plus the beautiful voices of the Hamilton Children’s Choir, and featuring a cast of local dancers from the Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts.
Important Entrance Update – FirstOntario Concert Hall
Please note that due to the City of Hamilton’s Summers Lane rejuvenation project, the main entrance to FirstOntario Concert Hall is temporarily closed. Guests can access the venue through the side entrance located on Main Street at the corner of Summers Lane, directly across from City Hall.
Holiday Shopping Before the Concert
50+ vendors bringing you everything from artwork, jewellery, vintage gifts, home goods, prints & stationery, bath & body, textiles, ceramics, consumables, curiosities & more!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Public Market: 11am to 5pm
$3 at Door in Support of Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Kids 12 & under are free
Exclusive ‘Tis the Season Ticket Holder Market: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Featuring
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James S. Kahane
Conductor
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Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Guest Artists
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Hamilton Children’s Choir
Guest Artists
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Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts
Guest Artists
Concert Program
- Celebrate the season with the HPO!