St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Mercy Holiday Celebration

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Mercy Holiday Celebration at Powell Symphony Hall

Some December nights deserve more than a playlist on the speaker. On December 18, 2026, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings its Mercy Holiday Celebration to Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, with the evening beginning at 7:30 PM. It's a seasonal concert built around live performance, and that alone sets it apart from the usual holiday routine of scrolling, shopping and rushing.

Start with the people on the bill. Erin Freeman is listed as conductor, Norm Lewis is listed on vocals, and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus is part of the celebration. That's a meaningful combination: an orchestra, a chorus and a featured vocalist sharing one holiday program. You get the pleasure of hearing voices and instruments come together in the same room, rather than through earbuds or a screen. If you love the sound of a full ensemble at the holidays, this is the kind of night that earns a place on your calendar.

There's also the simple appeal of making a plan. Invite the person who always helps you get into the spirit, or give the family a reason to dress up and head downtown together. A night at Powell Symphony Hall gives your December a shared moment to look forward to, then talk about on the way home. Come for the music, the performers and the chance to mark the season with something more memorable than another night on the couch. Ready to claim your place for the evening? Browse tickets for the Mercy Holiday Celebration and start planning your holiday night out.