Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026 returns to the Music Center for its 29th year, bringing saxophonist Dave Koz together with longtime collaborator Jonathan Butler and performers Haley Reinhart, Erin Stevenson, and Dylan Chambers. The contemporary jazz holiday concert blends seasonal standards, fresh arrangements, and selections from the artists’ own catalogs.

The program combines established holiday traditions with the changing lineup’s individual styles, creating an evolving collaboration led by Koz and his featured guests.

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Showtime: 8 p.m.

Venue: The Music Center at Strathmore

Lineup: Dave Koz, Jonathan Butler, Haley Reinhart, Erin Stevenson, and Dylan Chambers

Music: Contemporary jazz, holiday music, and selections from the performers’ catalogs

Tickets: $28–$98

Community Access Tickets: Strathmore offers tickets priced under $30 for its Music Center programs. Discounted tickets must be requested through the venue at least one full week before the performance and are intended for community use rather than resale.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.

Food and Drink: Allegro Kitchen offers à la carte dining, and the venue typically offers a reserved-seating, multi-course Prelude Buffet. Buffet reservations open on the first day of the preceding month, with preferred pricing for advance orders. Bars are available before the concert and during intermission. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Security: All guests must pass through security screening before entering the Concert Hall lobbies.

Accessibility: Accessibility information is available through Strathmore’s accessibility resources.

Ticket Policy: Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the concert. Refunds, exchanges, or credits are not available after a performance has passed, but refunds are available if the concert is canceled or rescheduled.