Lights

Celebrate the joy of the season with Music Director Michael Slon and over 100 of Central Virginia’s finest voices in this treasured Charlottesville holiday tradition.

This year’s festive concert features Camille Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio with harp, organ, and string orchestra, alongside heartwarming favorites like Joy to the World and sparkling new arrangements of holiday classics. Whether it’s your first time or a family tradition, this concert promises something special for everyone.

Bring your loved ones and join us at the historic Paramount Theater on the Downtown Mall as our community comes together to share the spirit, beauty, and wonder of Christmas in song.

ABOUT THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
The Oratorio Society of Virginia inspires, enriches, and connects communities in Central Virginia and beyond through the joy and power of choral music. Now celebrating its 58th season, the ensemble is known both for its professional artistry and its welcoming spirit. Each performance is a celebration of community, and we invite you and your family to be part of the music.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

In addition to show synopses, trailers, and reviews on our web events, other resources about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches. For further questions, please contact the Box Office at 434.979.1333 or at boxoffice@theparamount.net, 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday + 1 hour before events.