A Chanticleer Christmas Music Fest

Follow the journey of the wise men, across the ages and the world. From the candlelit chant procession to the triumphant gospel finale, Chanticleer presents a cappella arrangements of some of the greatest and most moving Christmas music from throughout the centuries. It's a holiday tradition listening and seeing the Grammy-winning orchestra of voices. Annual schedule is updated and tickets to concerts sold on: chanticleer.org

BERKELEY: First Church Berkeley, December 21, 2024,  7:30 p.m. Location: 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. $76-91, chanticleer.org

CARMEL: A Chanticleer Christmas December 22-23, 2024, at Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923. $76-91, chanticleer.org

LOS ANGELES: A Chanticleer Christmas December 17, 2024, 8 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Location: 151 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012. $49-165 approx., chanticleer.org

OAKLAND: A Chanticleer Christmas December 15, 2024, 5 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the Light Venue: Cathedral of Christ the Light Address: 2121 Harrison Street Oakland, CA. $45-91, chanticleer.org

PETALUMA: A Chanticleer Christmas December 13, 2024 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul. Location: 35 Liberty Street, Petaluma, CA. $45-91, chanticleer.org

SAN FRANCISCO: December 22, 2024, 8 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118. $, chanticleer.org

SANTA CLARA: December 20, 2024, 4 & 6:30 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050. $46-91, chanticleer.org

STANFORD: A Chanticleer Christmas at Memorial Church Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m.  $107 general admission, stanfordlivetickets.org

A Chanticleer Christmas is a production seen during the holidays by the very talented Chanticleer, a choral group lauded as the world's reigning male chorus. 

The San Francisco based GRAMMY winning ensemble, Chanticleer, performs annually in close to 25 states in the U.S., plus half a dozen countries. They actually perform as much as can fit into their schedule. Their popularity has created great demand for this all male singing group throughout the globe.

Colors of Love (1999) devoted to contemporary choral works won the GRAMMY Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance. Lamentations and Praises won two GRAMMY Awards in 2001. You can purchase these CDs under the Contemporary category of Music on their website, and buy dozens more Christmas, Contemporary, American Classics and Early Music themed titles as CDs shipped or downloaded.

The orchestra of voices recognized for a seamless blend, the 12 performers range from countertenor to bass. Their repertoire is rich with classics from the Renaissance era to jazz, gospel and the annual holiday Christmas favorites.

A Chanticleer Christmas is in high demand from coast-to-coast. In California the performances have been seen and cherished in missions, Walt Disney Concert Hall, churches and fantastic concert halls and venues throughout the state. Chanticleer Christmas is broadcast annually on over 300 affiliated public radio stations nationwide.

Founded in San Francisco by singer and gourmet chef Louis Botto, the group made their debut on June 27, 1978 before a capacity audience at San Francisco's historic Old Mission Dolores. Operated as a non-profit organization, singers are selected at auditions and awarded annual contracts with salaries and benefits. Auditions are held each year in San Francisco.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.