Cyrus Chestnut Trio

The Cyrus Chestnut Trio returns to Dumbarton Concerts Gallery for two evenings of their celebrated interpretation of Vince Guaraldi’s iconic *A Charlie Brown Christmas* soundtrack. After two consecutive sold-out seasons, pianist and Baltimore native Cyrus Chestnut leads his trio in this beloved holiday tradition, combining his deep jazz roots with the timeless charm of the Peanuts classic. The performances take place on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11, 2026, both at 7:30 p.m. Chestnut, a Berklee-trained musician who has collaborated with legends such as Chick Corea, Kathleen Battle, and Betty Carter, brings his distinctive style to Guaraldi’s music, offering Georgetown audiences a fresh yet familiar Christmas musical experience.

When: Thursday, December 10, 2026 and Friday, December 11, 2026, both at 7:30 p.m.

Showtimes: Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on their respective dates.

Tickets: In-person tickets are $60 per person. A livestream option is available for $14, but only for the Friday, December 11 performance.

Lineup: Cyrus Chestnut (piano) with his trio; specific bassist and drummer are not listed for these dates, but Chestnut’s regular trio collaborators include bassists Michael Hawkins and Dezron Douglass and drummer Neal Smith.

Venue: Dumbarton Concerts Gallery, located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Note: Past performances of this program have sold out; early ticket purchase is recommended. The Friday show also offers a livestream viewing option for those unable to attend in person.