Cool Yule with Roberto Villeda

Roberto Villeda presents a holiday concert that combines jazz, bossa nova, Afro-Latin music, neo-soul, classical influences, and seasonal favorites. The pianist, composer, and arranger was born in Guatemala and is based in the Washington, D.C., area. His expressive, cross-genre style brings fresh arrangements, warm harmonies, and spirited improvisation to familiar holiday music.

A graduate of the Peabody Institute’s Master of Music program, Villeda has performed at venues including An Die Musik LIVE, JoJo’s, Keystone Korner, and the National Portrait Gallery. His musical background includes serving as a church organist, studying classical voice, and developing as a jazz pianist. He will be joined by regional musicians for this festive, genre-spanning performance.

When: December 12, 2026

Showtimes: 8:00–10:00 p.m.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours

Tickets: $35; $25 for students ages 18 and under

Lineup: Roberto Villeda, pianist, composer, and arranger, joined by top regional musicians

Venue: Arts Barn

Address: 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Presented by: Arts Barn

Parking: On-street parking and a nearby parking lot are available.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Contact: (301) 258-6494; artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov