# SSO Christmas Concert 2026

> The Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert plays the Esplanade Concert Hall on 11 and 12 December 2026 at 7:30pm, with tickets from S$48 to S$228.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Fri, 11 Dec – Sat, 12 Dec 2026 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-12-11T19:30:00+08:00
- **End:** 2026-12-12T21:15:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/esplanade-theatres-on-the-bay.md), 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
- **Area:** Marina Bay
- **Price:** S$48 – S$228
- **Tickets:** https://securetix.esplanade.com/esp/booking/SOT2650-1a
- **Duration:** 105 minutes
- **Age:** 5+
- **Series:** [SSO Christmas Concert](https://kakiout.com/series/sso-christmas-concert)
- **Also known as:** SSO Christmas Concert, 新加坡交响乐团圣诞音乐会, Singapore Symphony Christmas 2026
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Family friendly:** yes
- **Line-up:** Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Chorus, Singapore Symphony Youth Choir, Singapore Symphony Children's Choir, Nathanaël Iselin, Eudenice Palaruan, Wong Lai Foon
- **Categories:** Classical & Orchestral, Holiday Celebrations
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/sso-christmas-concert-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/sso-christmas-concert-2026.ics

## About

The SSO Christmas Concert is held at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026 at 7:30pm, conducted by Nathanaël Iselin ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert)) The programme pairs Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker with John Rutter's Gloria, alongside traditional Christmas medley singalongs. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes including one 20-minute intermission ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

## Programme and line-up

The concert features the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Chorus, Singapore Symphony Youth Choir and Singapore Symphony Children's Choir, with Nathanaël Iselin, Eudenice Palaruan and Wong Lai Foon also listed. Esplanade describes the programme as the snowy fairy tale of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker joining John Rutter's Gloria, with traditional Christmas medley singalongs ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

## Tickets and how to buy

Standard tickets are Cat 1 S$228, Cat 2 S$168, Cat 3 S$108, Cat 4 S$88, Cat 5 S$68 and Cat 6 S$48, with the event header showing prices from S$36. A limited concession category for students, NSFs, seniors and persons with disabilities is listed without prices on the page. Gold Friends, Friends Season Pass holders, donors and SSG Family get 10% savings, group and corporate bookings 20%, and SG Culture Pass credits can be used at checkout. The page does not state a booking fee or on-sale date ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

## What to expect on the day

Admission is for ages 5 and above, and every person needs a ticket unless otherwise stated. The concert is in English. Esplanade's general policy is that photography and video recording are not allowed during indoor performances unless the promoters or artists say otherwise, and food and drink are generally not permitted in the venue ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

## Good to know

- **Running time:** 1 hour 45 minutes including one 20-minute intermission.
- **Age policy:** Ages 5 and above; every person needs a ticket.
- **Photography:** Generally not allowed during indoor performances unless stated otherwise.
- **Culture Pass:** SG Culture Pass credits accepted at checkout.

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Cat 1 | S$228 |
| Cat 2 | S$168 |
| Cat 3 | S$108 |
| Cat 4 | S$88 |
| Cat 5 | S$68 |
| Cat 6 | S$48 |

## Sessions

- 2026-12-11T19:30:00+08:00 (Friday 11 December)
- 2026-12-12T19:30:00+08:00 (Saturday 12 December)

## Getting there

- MRT: Esplanade (CC3), ~5 min walk 
- MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13), ~10 min walk 
Two MRT stations serve Esplanade: Esplanade (Circle Line) and City Hall (North–South and East–West lines), each connected by underground and above-ground routes. Bus stops are The Esplanade (02061) outside Esplanade Mall on Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Bridge (02111) and Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D (02029) along Esplanade Drive. The taxi stand is at C24 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, and there is a pick-up point at the carpark's mezzanine level ([Esplanade, Getting Here & Around, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/visit/visitor-guide/getting-here-and-around))

## FAQ

**Can I use SG Culture Pass credits for the SSO Christmas Concert?**
Yes, choose SG Culture Pass as the payment option on the shopping cart page ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

**Is there a child age limit?**
Admission is for ages 5 and above, and every person needs a ticket ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

**Is there a discount for groups?**
Group and corporate bookings get 20% savings, and several membership groups get 10% ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 7 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert))

## Sources

- [SSO Christmas Concert](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/sso-christmas-concert) — Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay  (accessed 2026-11-07)
- Last verified: 2026-11-07T21:58:34+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-07T21:58:35+08:00