"O Night Divine"

O Night Divine at Strathmore returns as the region’s only large-scale choral-orchestral Christmas offering, blending symphonic chorus and full orchestra for a definitive holiday concert experience. The 2026 performance takes place on Wednesday, December 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, Maryland. This beloved signature tradition from Choral Arts features a carefully curated program of cherished carols and seasonal works, including “O Come All Ye Faithful” arranged by Mack Wilberg, “O Holy Night” arranged by Gary Fry, and a candlelight performance of “Silent Night” arranged by Dan Forrest. The evening is led by Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan and performed by the Choral Arts Symphonic Chorus and the Choral Arts Orchestra.

When: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Venue: Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission.

Lineup: Marie Bucoy-Calavan (Artistic Director), Choral Arts Symphonic Chorus, Choral Arts Orchestra. Featured repertoire includes “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Mack Wilberg), “O Holy Night” (Gary Fry), and “Silent Night” (Dan Forrest, with candlelight performance).

Showtimes: Single performance at 7:00 PM on December 23rd; doors and seating times are not specified in the available information.

Tickets: On sale soon; the page indicates “Buy Tickets – Coming Soon.” A subscriber presale begins July 6th, 2026, for those who become a Choral Arts subscriber.

Age: Not explicitly stated; the event is a traditional holiday concert suitable for all ages, though parental discretion is advised for young children given the formal setting and 90-minute runtime.

Accessibility: The Strathmore venue offers accessible seating and services; patrons are encouraged to contact the box office for specific accommodations.

Note: All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.