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Holiday Extravaganza

Date
Sunday • December 21 • 3:00 pm
Venue
Woolsey Hall 500 College St
New Haven, CT 06511 United States

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Pops conductor Chelsea Tipton, wearing a dazzling green and gold suit and Santa hat, turns to conduct the audience in a holiday sing-along

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On the Program

A holly jolly program of festive favorites, sing-along carols, and seasonal surprises for the whole family! Highlights include music from The Polar Express and Home Alone, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Sleigh Ride, and a visit with a special guest from the North Pole.

Featured Performers

New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Chelsea Tipton, II, Principal Pops Conductor
Symphony Carolers: Combined voices from New Haven, Shelton, and West Haven High Schools

Explore the Music


Concert Sponsor

Town Fair Tire Foundation


  • Ticket Information

    Order Online: Click Here!

    Order by Phone: (203) 693-1486 • Monday-Friday • 12-5pm.

    Order in Person: Tickets are available for purchase starting one hour prior to the concert in the lobby. We strongly recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid limited inventory and long lines.

    Pricing:
    Tickets to this concert start at $15 for adults.
    Kids under 18 go free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

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    Additional Discounts Available for This Performance:

    • College Students are $10 with ID. College student tickets are available in price sections B, C, and D.
    • Tickets for active military are free. Call us at (203) 693-1486 to learn more.
    • Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount. Call us at (203) 693-1486 or email BoxOffice@ElmCityTickets.org to book your group.

    All artists, programs, and venues are subject to change. No refunds.

  • Accessibility

    Ramp & Door Access

    There is a ramp on the Grove Street side entrance to the Schwarzman Center, equipped with push-button access for the door. There is also a wheelchair accessible entrance at the back of the building if entering from Hewitt Triangle, which also has push-button access. The doors to Woolsey Hall are kept open until showtime.

    Seating Options

    Wheelchair accessible seating is available on the first floor of Woolsey Hall. These seats have space considerations for wheelchairs or service animals. There is also companion seating available. If you are in need of mobility considerations with regard to seating, inquire about these options when contacting the box office or email boxoffice@elmcitytickets.org.

    Street Parking

    Woolsey Hall is surrounded by metered street parking. Paid street parking in the Woolsey Hall area is available on Grove, College, and Wall Streets, and is free after 9:00 pm. We recommend that you download the GoNewHaven parking app for easy meter pay – no quarters necessary! Directly outside of Woolsey, there is one (1) ADA spot on Grove Street, three (3) ADA spots on College Street, and one (1) space on Wall Street.

    Garage Parking

    Information about Garage Parking is available in a separate section on this event page. The NHSO provides a free shuttle with a wheelchair lift for the Grove Street Garage (65 Grove Street) and a discount for pre-purchased reservations to that garage.

    Public Transportation

    There are several bus lines that service the Schwarzman Center and the downtown New Haven area. The 224, 234, and 278 have a stop on College Street right outside of the Schwarzman Center. The 212, 213, 215, 224, 228, 229, and 234 service the stop at Temple Street and Grove Street, one block from the venue. Riders on lines 237, 238, 241, 243, 246, 254, 255, and 261 can deboard at the top of the New Haven Green at Temple Street and Elm Street. The 204, 206, 223, and 274 stop at Elm Street and Church Street.

    Click here to see a comprehensive map of the bus lines that service downtown New Haven.

    Restrooms

    There are bathrooms in the basement of the Schwarzman Center as well as on Floor and 3. Each floor that has a bathroom has two multi-stall restrooms and a single-user restroom. Each multi-stall restroom has an ADA compliant stall, and each single–user restroom is also ADA compliant. The multi-stall restrooms are labeled according to gender. We invite patrons to use whichever restroom best corresponds with their gender identity.

    Sensory Related Accommodations

    Sensory kits and earplugs are available at all of our concerts. Patrons can also request to borrow ear defenders for the duration of the concert. To obtain a pair, see a staff member or visit the welcome table.

    Large Print Programs

    Large print programs are available at all of our concerts and can be acquired from a staff member or visit the welcome table.

    Elevators

    Elevators are located on the outer rotunda on the first floor of the Schwarzman Center. You can use the elevator to reach any floor of Woolsey Hall; however, please note that only the first floor offers wheelchair accessible seating.

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  • Parking at Woolsey Hall

    Grove Street Garage
    Located at 65 Grove Street, the Grove Street Garage is the recommended parking option for NHSO concerts at Woolsey Hall. It is located 2 blocks southeast of Woolsey Hall.

    • Advance spot reservation online: $10
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    • Parking cost at the concert without advance reservation: $4 per hour
    • The NHSO provides a FREE, wheelchair accessible shuttle bus that runs on a continuous loop between Woolsey Hall and the Garage beginning 90 minutes before the performance.

    Free Parking for Members (Donors)
    Members who donate $50 or more annually receive complimentary parking at the Grove Street Garage for all NHSO concerts this season. Members will be emailed a special reservation code and instructions on how to get their free parking the week before the performance. Click here to become a member and email Giving@newhavensymphony.org with questions.

    Street Parking
    Street parking can be found in the downtown area surrounding Woolsey Hall. Parking rates and rules apply. Visit our friends at Park New Haven to learn more. 

    Drop-Off
    Passengers can be dropped off directly in front of the entrance to Woolsey Hall but parking is prohibited in this area.

    Public Transportation
    Woolsey Hall is accessible from bus lines 224, 234, and 278. Click here to plan your trip with CT Transit. 

    Do you have questions about parking and accessibility? Please call the box office at (203) 693-1486 or email our box office partners at BoxOffice@elmcitytickets.org.