Holiday Candlelight Concert

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Doors open: 7:00 pm
Concert starts: 8:00 pm

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor & chorus director
MSO Chorus, guest artist
Opus Handbell Ensemble, Lisa Traughber, Opus Handbell Ensemble Director

📍 St. Stanislaus Catholic Church: 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto

⏲: ~XX minutes

Tickets on sale June 1, 2026

Existing MSO Subscribers can add-on this concert by renewing their packages starting April XX, 2026!

For more information about our ticket prices, please visit our Ticketing Information Page.

About this Performance

The Modesto Symphony’s Holiday Candlelight Concert is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Hear your favorite traditional Christmas hymns and carols performed by the MSO, MSO Chorus, and the Opus Handbell Ensemble. This unique concert typically is performed every third Tuesday of December at the beautiful St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, decorated with candlelight and holiday cheer.

  • For this concert, you will need to bring printed tickets for admission.

    We highly encourage you to pick up your tickets from the Gallo Center Ticket Office by December 16th to make your entry as swift and simple as possible. Ticket Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Any tickets left in will call, will be available to pick up at the concert.

    Print-at-home tickets will not be accepted.

  • We would like to remind you that parking close to the entrance will be limited. Should anyone in your party need to be dropped off close to the entrance, we have a designated area near the entrance that you can use before finding a parking spot.

    Please note that we are unable to open the doors before 7 pm due to rehearsals taking place inside the church.

  • Picnic at the Pops is a true community event, put on for the community with help from our community! If you’re interested in learning more about how to volunteer and support the MSO, please visit our Volunteer page!

Featured Artists

  • Daniel R. Afonso Jr.

    Daniel R. Afonso Jr.

    Conductor & Chorus Director

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  • MSO Chorus

    MSO Chorus

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  • Opus Handbell Ensemble

    Opus Handbell Ensemble

    Lisa Traughber, Opus Handbell Ensemble director

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  • Modesto Symphony Orchestra

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Additional Notes

  • Subscribers can add-on Picnic at the Pops! tickets to their package. Subscribe today to gain early access to next season’s concert as well.

  • Youth pricing is $20 for Reserved Lawn Seating and $12 for General Lawn Seating. Youth prices are for ages 4 to 17; youth under the age of 3 are free.

  • Groups of 10 or more save 15% off for this concert. Contact the Gallo Center Group Sales Manager at 209-338-5064 for more information

FAQs

  • MSO’s Holiday Candlelight Concert typically takes place every third Tuesday of December.

  • Tickets for Holiday Candlelight Concert may be purchased online at www.modestosymphony.org, www.galloarts.org. You can also purchase tickets by visiting the Gallo Center in person at 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA, calling the Ticket Office at 209-338-2100, or online at www.galloarts.org.

  • There is no dress code for this event.

  • Seating is assigned for this event. You may select your seats upon purchasing your ticket. Groups of 10 or more receive 15% off tickets, to learn more about receiving a group discount call 209-338-2100.

  • Yes! This event is open and welcome to music-lovers of all ages. We also offer youth pricing.

  • To learn more about how to keep music in our community and supporting the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, visit our Give Page.

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