Let the spirit of the season sweep you away with our annual Very Merry Pops concert! A beloved family tradition, this concert will transport you back to your childhood with all of your favourite Christmas and holiday carols.
Featuring the return of internationally acclaimed soprano Mikaela Bennett, and some of Edmonton's finest choirs, this evening will be jam-packed with dazzling holiday classics like “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, Sleigh Ride, “Silent Night”, a suite of Hanukkah songs, “O Holy Night”, and the unforgettable Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas. There will even be a sing-along so you can join in on the festivities!
This concert is the perfect family event to get you in the holiday mood – you don't want to miss it!
This concert will include an intermission.
Mikaela Bennett Returns For a Magical Holiday Concert!
ESO Robbins Pops blends the glitz and glamour of modern movie scores, pop hits, and contemporary music with the power and elegance of a full orchestra. From iconic film soundtracks like Titanic, Star Wars, and Harry Potter to unforgettable songs by legends like Cole Porter, George Michael, and Adele, these concerts offer something for every musical taste. Whether you love big band, disco, jazz, Broadway, or timeless classics, each performance takes you on a captivating journey through the most beloved melodies. These concerts highlight world-class soloists and entertainers who perform alongside the ESO, bringing top-tier talent from around the globe. Prepare to tap your feet, sing along, and be swept away by music that spans generations and genres, from Hollywood to Broadway, Nashville to Vegas, and beyond!
To access the Box Office during daytime hours, please use the far right main door when facing the Winspear from Churchill Square (99 Street). We are also open for walk-ins beginning 90 minutes before scheduled events.
The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for many Indigenous Peoples. We honour and recognize the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Metis, Dene, Saulteaux, and the many more Indigenous communities that call this land we share, home.