Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026 brings its 29th annual holiday celebration to Strathmore’s Music Center on Wednesday, December 9, 2026. The evening pairs contemporary jazz with festive tradition, featuring saxophonist Dave Koz alongside a mix of longtime collaborators and newer touring companions. The program balances familiar seasonal favorites with fresh arrangements and selections from the artists’ own catalogs, creating a holiday show that honors established rituals while embracing new creative voices.
The concert is presented as part of the Strathmore Presents series and includes a full evening of music from a six-member lineup of instrumentalists and vocalists. Beyond the performance itself, the venue offers several patron services, including flexible ticket exchanges, on-site dining, accessibility resources, and a community access ticket program for lower-cost admission.
When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 8pm.
Venue: Strathmore Music Center, also referred to as the Music Center at Strathmore.
Tickets: Priced at $28–$98, with community access tickets available for under $30 for those who qualify.
Lineup: Dave Koz on saxophone, guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler, vocalists Haley Reinhart and Erin Stevenson, and guitarist and vocalist Dylan Chambers.
Program: A contemporary jazz holiday program featuring seasonal classics, new arrangements, and music drawn from the artists’ own recordings, highlighting both returning traditions and evolving collaborations.
Ticket exchange: Patrons can request a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance up to 48 hours before the show; after the performance passes, no refunds, exchanges, or credits are available, while cancellations or reschedules always qualify for refunds.
Community tickets: Discounted tickets under $30 are set aside for the community and must be requested through a form at least one full week before the performance; these tickets are intended for personal use and resale above face value is prohibited.
Dining: Allegro Kitchen offers à la carte dining, and for most shows the Prelude Buffet serves a multi-course meal with reserved seating, with advance reservations encouraged. Bars open before the concert and during intermission, and outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Accessibility: Accessibility information is available through Strathmore’s dedicated Accessibility page, which covers venue access and patron support details.
Security: All guests pass through security screening before entering the Concert Hall lobbies, so patrons are encouraged to review the venue’s security screening FAQs and prohibited items list before arrival.