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Celtic Woman
White Christmas Symphony Tour

Concert Hall

Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season! This brand-new symphony show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: “Silent Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Deck the Halls,” and more—along with iconic Celtic Woman classics including “Danny Boy,” “Amazing Grace,” and “You Raise Me Up.”

Dec. 13 - 14, 2024

Fri. Dec. 13, 2024 8p.m.
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 2p.m.
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 8p.m.

Genre

Classical Music
Price Range

$29.00 – $119.00
Runtime

TBA
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Program

Lloyd Butler, conductor

Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season! This brand-new symphony show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: “Silent Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Deck the Halls,” and more—along with iconic Celtic Woman classics including “Danny Boy,” “Amazing Grace,” and “You Raise Me Up.”

Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number one hits, nearly 11 million album sales, and more than three billion online streams. This is a rare opportunity to hear the Grammy^®–nominated group’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of the National Symphony Orchestra. Prepare for an enchanting evening filled with holiday cheer!

SATURDAY MATINEE PRE-SHOW!

District Irish Dance
Sat., Dec. 14 | 1–1:30 p.m.
Millennium Stage outside the Concert Hall

opened in Fall 2018 with a mission set forth to promote individuality in Irish dance through technique, teamwork, and tradition. We achieve this goal by combining expert instruction led by some of the best professional Irish dancers in the world, with a focus on student inclusion and community building. Running in our own beautiful, spacious studio in Tenleytown, NW D.C., we aim to bring out the best in every dancer, offering a well-rounded, rewarding Irish dance experience for all.

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