Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season, especially at BYU.
Whether you're seeking a family-friendly activity or an enthralling musical experience, there's a holiday event at BYU that's just right for you — and many of them are free of cost.
Film: Singin’ in the Rain— free
December 2
7p; HBLL
Details: View a classic film in the Alice Louise Reynolds Auditorium on level 1 of the Library.
Star of Bethlehem— purchase required
December 2
8p; C465 Eyring Science Center
Details: Recommended for ages 10+, shows open to the public. For more information send an email to planetarium@byu.edu. Or fill out this online form.
Christmas Around the World — purchase required
December 2 + 3
7:30p on December 2
2p + 7:30p on December 3; Marriott Center
Details: Don't miss the longest-running Christmas production on campus! Join the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble for their annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions.
Tickets: $10-21. Purchase here.
Celebrations of Christmas with BYU Choirs and Philharmonic — purchase required
December 2 + 3
7:30p on December 2
3p + 7:30p on December 3; de Jong Concert Hall
Details: Don’t miss the BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
Tuba Christmas — free
December 3
12p; Madsen Recital Hall
Details: BYU School of Music – Tuba Christmas Performance
Harp Christmas — free
December 3
7:00p; Madsen Recital Hall
Details: The BYU Harp Ensemble and BYU Faculty Harp Ensemble will perform a variety of ensemble pieces, including Christmas music, classical repertoire, and student ensemble arrangements.
Exhibition: Christmas in Nauvoo — free
December 5
7p; Education in Zion (JFSB)
Details: Learn how Christmas was celebrated in the nineteenth century through stories and singing. Caroling and craft activity included. Short program at 7:00 and 7:30 pm. Call 801-422-6519 for reservations. Those who can’t join live can join via zoom at 7:00 & 7:30.
BYUtv: Christmas Under the Stars with John Legend — free
December 7
5p; BYUtv
Details: Find additional dates and other holiday programming at https://byutv.org/christmas
Art after Dark: Christmas at the MOA! — free
December 9
7p; MOA
Details: Enjoy a festive and fun evening at the BYU Museum of Art this holiday season – with refreshments, Christmas music, interactive activities, and galleries full of beautiful art.
Scandanavian Choir Christmas Concert — free
December 10
7p; English Language Center main floor chapel (NE corner of University Parkway and University Avenue)
Come enjoy Christmas music in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norweigan and Swedish.
Adventsingen— free
December 11
7p; University Parkway Center Chapel
Details: Come listen to traditional music and readings for the Christmas season from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
BYU Broadcasting will be showing the First Presidency Christmas Devotional on December 4 at 6 p.m. MT.
For the rest of the month, BYUtv will be packed with Christmas movies every night, including Christmas episodes of fan-favorite shows like "Random Acts," "Heartland" and "Studio C" as well as other beloved Christmas movies, such as "Christmas Oranges," "Christmas Jars" and more. See the full calendar here.
