Holiday Pops Tickets

Holiday Pops Concert Tickets

One of many people’s favorite activities during the holiday season is picking up Holiday Pops tickets. Purchase yours hassle-free at TicketSmarter. The Holiday Pops started in 1973 by the Boston Pops and was first called “A Pops Christmas Party.” The Pops is primarily made up of members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the only difference being that the first chairs of the BSO are not members of the Pops. The Holiday Pops is the name given to the Boston Pops when they perform themed concerts during the holiday season. Beloved by many, the few weeks in December in which the Holiday Pops conduct their annual performances are meant to capture the Holiday spirit through a mix of expertly played and conducted classic tunes, mixed with New England charm.

The Holiday Pops is an inclusive, family-friendly affair, and offers different performances to meet different audiences. As a celebrated Boston institution, Holiday Pops tickets are often in high demand. The regular nighttime performances include longstanding traditions including a Pops sing-a-long and a visit from Santa Claus, as well as the Pops’ signature rendition of “Sleigh Ride” and a long list of other Holiday classics. Typical Pops performances run just over 2 hours. The Holiday Pops also offers kids’ matinee performances that run just over an hour and Sensory-friendly performances that last about an hour.

The star conductor of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart, entered his 25^th year of conducting the Pops in 2020. He has conducted over 1,900 Pops performances over the course of his work with the group. The orchestra is also occasionally led by a special guest conductor. Guest conductors in the past include Celtics center Tacko Fall and legendary film composer John Williams.

How much are Holiday Pops tickets?

The starting range for Pops ticket prices at Symphony Hall is generally $25 to at about $175, depending on the section. Seats for Sensory-friendly performances range from about $25 to about $100, while regular prices can range from about $40 to about $125. Dates closest to the Christmas holiday are listed as “premium tickets,” which tend to go up in price and can range from roughly $50 to about $200.

$215.72 is the average price you’ll pay for entry to see Holiday Pops perform live. Many of the group's live performances have cheap Holiday Pops tickets posted for just $159.64 a ticket. The most you can expect to pay to see Holiday Pops live in concert is $370.80.

While they do not generally travel far from Boston, Holiday Pops tour tickets often sell for slightly more. Pops tickets for the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI range from about $75 to about $150. Buy your seats quickly and easily from TicketSmarter today.

Holiday Pops Concert Schedule

Holiday Pops 2024 tour schedule has 1 concerts lined up for this year. Holiday Pops's next show will take place on December 15th, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Wharton Center - Cobb Great Hall, which is located at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Holiday Pops concert tickets range from $159.64 - $370.80 a ticket. Place your order now because there are only 57 tickets still available for this performance. Secure your chance to see this music live in concert by ordering your Holiday Pops tickets today with TicketSmarter.

The Holiday Pops primarily perform at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA, though they occasionally travel to other venues in the Northeast. Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI and the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, MA are both common destinations for the Pops.

When do Holiday Pops tickets go on sale?

Holiday Pops tickets typically go on sale three to four months in advance of the performances. As the holiday performances take place in the month of December, seats are generally up for sale in September. No presale code is needed to purchase seats on our site.