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L.A. County Holiday Celebration at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dates: 12/24/2025
📍 Theatre: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tickets: Free
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The Emmy® Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration returns to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, for the 66th year. Angelenos of all ages can experience L.A.’s favorite holiday tradition with a free, three-hour live performance featuring more than 20 local music ensembles, choirs and dance companies. The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is Southern California’s largest free holiday show, highlighting the diverse artistry, cultures and communities that call Los Angeles County home. Audiences can also enjoy the celebration on PBS SoCal, online at pbssocal.org or on the free PBS App.
Guests who want to watch the show live inside The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion are highly encouraged to reserve their general admission tickets. Tickets are free, and an allotment will be released daily from December 16–20. Guests may reserve up to four tickets online at holidaycelebration.org, by phone at (213) 972-0711 or in-person at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office. Guests without advance tickets can wait for entry in the standby line.
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What shows are coming up next at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?
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Where is Dorothy Chandler Pavilion located?
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is at 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA.
What shows have played recently at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?
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Falstaff (04/18/26-05/10/26)
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The Magic Flute (05/30/26-06/21/26)
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