Illustration of a carol concert scene (Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 40th Anniversary Holiday Concert)
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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 40th Anniversary Holiday Concert

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir returns to the Calvin Simmons stage alongside its Youth and Community choirs for its holiday concert tradition. Attendees can experience soul-stirring gospel music celebrating community and joy. An optional pre-show VIP reception features refreshments, special guests, and priority seating.

What to Expect

Returns to Calvin Simmons Theatre with youth and community choirs.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Oakland

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Food & Drink

VIP ticket holders can enjoy refreshments at the pre-show reception.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Gospel music fans and choir-loving families

Vibe

Uplifting and communal

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Calvin Simmons Theatre
10 10th Street, Oakland, California, 94607
Oakland, CA
94612

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $15 to $85. – Get tickets
  • Hours: Doors open at 6 PM; show at 7 PM.

Tips & Advice

  • Grab a VIP ticket early if you want one, because only 100 are offered and they include front-section seating and the pre-show reception.
  • Note any seat preferences at checkout when buying a VIP ticket, since special seat requests are accommodated whenever possible.
  • Doors open an hour before the show, so arrive early to find your seat in the Calvin Simmons Theatre without rushing.
  • Bring younger family members to the afternoon Yuletide Youth Holiday Concert at the same theatre, which features more than 150 singers ages five to eighteen.
  • Consider donating a ticket through OIGC so someone who might not otherwise have the chance can share the performance.

Special Events & Promotions

  • VIP Event before the evening show, limited to 100 tickets: priority front-section seating, a pre-show reception at the Lakeview Club with refreshments and special guests, and a surprise gift.
  • New this year: an afternoon matinee, the Yuletide Youth Holiday Concert, featuring more than 150 youth singers ages five to eighteen.
  • OIGC returns to the Calvin Simmons Theatre, its longtime home, after years away while the theatre was closed for renovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who performs?

The full Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir ensemble performs with its Youth Choir, Community Choir and special guest performers.

What's new this year?

OIGC returns to the Calvin Simmons Theatre, its home for decades until the theatre closed for renovation. There's also a new afternoon matinee, the Yuletide Youth Holiday Concert.

What does the VIP package include?

Only 100 VIP tickets are sold. They include priority seating in a reserved front section, a pre-show reception with refreshments and special guests at the Lakeview Club, and a surprise gift.

Is there a daytime show for families?

Yes. The Yuletide Youth Holiday Concert is an afternoon show the same day. More than 150 young singers, ages five to eighteen, perform from every ensemble of the youth program.

Where do I get tickets?

Tickets are sold through the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
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