Lise Davidsen, soprano; James Baillieu, piano
November 19, 2026
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen and pianist James Baillieu close out a program of Bach, Reger, and Strauss with a holiday turn: a set of traditional Christmas carols sung in English, German, Italian, and Davidsen's native Norwegian.
Rent
December 11, 2026–February 6, 2027
Jonathan Larson's rock musical opens, fittingly, on Christmas Eve, as a group of East Village artists build community and love against the clock, anchored by the anthem "Seasons of Love." SF Playhouse's production runs through the holidays and into February.
Elf the Musical
December 15–20, 2026
Buddy the Elf leaves the North Pole for a fish-out-of-water trip to New York City in this stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film, bringing Christmas cheer (and maple syrup on spaghetti) to the Golden Gate Theatre for a limited run.
The Hot Sardines: Holiday Stomp
December 17, 2026
The retro jazz band throws a raucous yuletide bash at Zellerbach Hall, drawing on holiday-film favorites like White Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life alongside Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington standards, for one swinging night only.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: Holiday Spectacular 2026!
December 19, 2026
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus brings back its mischievous singing elves for the annual Holiday Spectacular, a yearly dose of music, laughter, and seasonal cheer at Zellerbach Hall.
