Christmas Candlelight - Thursday

For more than 100 years, the School of Music’s jubilant choirs and musicians have been captivating audiences with its annual, breathtaking performance, which has evolved into an evening dedicated to sacred music from various cultural and religious traditions celebrated during the holidays.

The 2026 Christmas Candlelight Concerts will showcase more than 150 student musicians including the Stetson University Concert Choir (SATB), Hatter Choir (TTBB) and the Stetson Chorale (SSAA) conducted by Dr. Pingyi Song and Dr. Ryan Person as well as instrumentalists from the Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Dr. Boyd Jones will be the featured organist. The musical repertoire for 2026 continues a tradition inclusivity and a welcoming spirit with the warmth of Lee Chapel (Dec. 2-4) and the First United Methodist Church in Orlando (Sat. Dec. 5). As each annual concert concludes, “Silent Night” will sung by multiple choirs as they light candles and close the performance.

Know before you go!

• Doors to Elizabeth Hall open one-hour prior to the concert. Audience members are welcome to enjoy Stetson’s outdoor Palm Court while awaiting entry to Elizabeth Hall.
• Audience seating available on two levels - orchestra and balcony seating, on a first-come basis. Concert staff attempts to keep all parties seated together for performances; however, due to the seating layout of this historic hall and the expected audience size, some parties may need to sit separate. 
• Handicap accessible seating is limited in Lee Chapel. Concert staff make every effort to accommodate the seating needs of every guest.

Christmas Candlelight tickets available by advance online purchase only. This concert is part of the Tinsley, Presser or McMahan Family Concert Season Pass. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. Additional questions, please contact concerts@stetson.edu or 386.822.8950.

A credit card convenience fee of 3% is applied per successful card charge.