December 16 / Holiday Candlelight Concert
Holiday Candlelight Concert
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Candlelight Concert is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Our Modesto Symphony Orchestra is joined Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus to perform your favorite traditional hymns to help you and your loved ones feel the warmth and beauty of the holiday season. This unique concert typically is performed every third Tuesday of December in a beautiful church venue, decorated with candlelight and holiday cheer.
Tickets
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Doors Open: 7:00 pm
Concert Starts: 8:00 pm
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
1200 Maze Blvd, Modesto
For more information about our ticket prices, please visit our Ticketing Information Page.
About Our holiday Candlelight Concert
Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor & chorus director
MSO Chorus
Opus Handbell Ensemble
Lisa Traughber, Opus Handbell Ensemble director
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.
Venue Information:
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
1200 Maze Blvd
Modesto, CA 95351
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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.
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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.
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Volunteers help with both set up and clean up before and after the concert, as well as ushering. Click here to learn more & sign up. →
Artists
Additional Notes:
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Subscribers can add-on Holiday Candlelight Concert tickets to their package. Subscribe today to gain early access to next season’s concert as well.
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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:
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MSO’s Holiday Candlelight Concert typically takes place every third Tuesday of December.
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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.
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There is no dress code for this event.
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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.
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Yes! This event is open and welcome to music-lovers of all ages. We also offer youth pricing.
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