Joy of Christmas

Cathedral Choral Society’s 50th-anniversary edition of *Joy of Christmas* continues the beloved Washington holiday tradition first presented on December 12, 1976. The concert brings seasonal splendor to the cathedral with well-loved Christmas music, communal carols, jubilant brass, majestic organ, and festive carillon.

The program also revisits favorite commissions from the past five decades, including works that have become seasonal staples for choirs around the world. It is designed for both longtime attendees and those experiencing *Joy of Christmas* for the first time.

When: December 12 and 13, 2026

Showtimes: Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 13, at 6 p.m.

Venue: Washington National Cathedral

Presented by: Cathedral Choral Society, a 501(c)(3) performing arts organization separate from Washington National Cathedral

Program: Holiday favorites, sing-along carols, brass, organ, carillon, and selected Cathedral Choral Society commissions from the past 50 years

Tickets: Price not available