Music Center | L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Date

December 24, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST

Admission

Free

Venue

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Watch

PBS SoCal or on pbssocal.org

TMC Arts

The 63^rdannual L.A. County Holiday Celebration returns live to The Music Center and offers Angelenos of all ages the opportunity to experience and honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county. Enjoy a diverse lineup of L.A.-based artists including many past favorites and some exciting new talent! With performances by choral groups, dance troupes and local artists, the Holiday Celebration brings holiday cheer into the homes and hearts of all who tune in!

Watch the Show

Program Book (English) El programa (Español)

Other Chances to Watch

Reruns:

Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. on PBS SoCal
Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 11:00 p.m. on KCET
Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. on KCET

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Guest Services & FAQs

Here's what you need to know if you are planning to watch the L.A. County Holiday Celebration performance in person at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Accessibility & Guest Services

For accessibility and special accommodations, please contact Guest Services at cvanbrunt@musiccenter.org

Tickets are not required and we will not be checking tickets at the door. The Holiday Celebration is on a first-come, first-seated basis; seating is not guaranteed.

Seating is first come first served. Doors to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion open at 2:30 p.m.; however, a line on the Hope Street side of Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center starts forming at roughly 9:00 a.m. Please arrive as early as possible.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends all guests, 6 months and older to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, however, vaccinations/boosters are no longer required for entry at Music Center performances, events and tours.

Masks are also strongly recommended indoors although not required.

Complimentary parking is available at The Music Center's Main Campus Garage located at 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. For directions and parking, click here.

Setting up chairs in line is prohibited.

Yes, you can leave and re-enter the Holiday Celebration; however, your seating upon re-entry is not guaranteed.

The following items are prohibited in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion auditorium and must be taken back to your car or checked in at coat check before entering the seating area:

Large backpacks
Oversized bags
Laptops
Briefcases
Cameras
Video & audio recorders

2022 Featured Performers

Meet the Performers

Behind the scenes at Holiday Celebration rehearsal

A behind-the-scenes look at our 2022 performers preparing and rehearsing for the big day!

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Urban Voices Project

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Our Lady of the Angels Children's Chorus

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Reverb Tap Company

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Palmdale High School Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers

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Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts

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History of the L.A. County Holiday Celebration

The annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration—presented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors—provides Angelenos of all ages an opportunity to come together on December 24, and both experience and honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county. Over the past 60 years, many diverse L.A.-based artists and community groups showcase their talent, artistry and traditions on The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage. Founded in 1959 by the late Kenneth Hahn (supervisor of the Second District of Los Angeles County from 1952-1992)—who was an advocate for access to the arts—the free three-hour live production featured instrumental music, choral music and dance performances. In 2020, due to L.A. County's "Safer at Work and in the Community" order, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration was pre-recorded and aired on PBS SoCal and KCET and streamed on PBSSocal.org and KCET.org.

Awards

The 62^nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named winner of a 2022 Los Angeles Emmy Award for Live Special Events - Programming.
The 60^th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2020 Los Angeles Emmy® Award for Live Special Events - Programming.
The 59^th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2019 Gold Telly Award for Television Craft, Use of Live Video; a Silver Telly for Television Entertainment; and a Silver Telly for Television Craft/Directing.
The 58^th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2018 Silver Telly Award for Television / Live Event and a Bronze Telly for Television / Craft Director.

Produced By

The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is produced by The Music Center & PBS SoCal in association with CDK Productions.

A TMC Arts Program L.A. County Holiday Celebration