Illustration of a carol concert scene (Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah)
Christmas Shows

Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah

Guests experience a live performance of Handel’s holiday masterpiece presented by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra as part of the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series. Aram Demirjian conducts the ensemble alongside the Knoxville Choral Society. The concert features guest vocal soloists Song Hee Lee, Emily Marvosh, Brian Giebler, and Kevin Burdette.

What to Expect

Conducted by Aram Demirjian featuring the Knoxville Choral Society.

Event Details

Ages

Children ages 2 and up require tickets. Standard subscription concerts may be long for young children and are generally not recommended for those under age 5.

Neighborhood

Downtown Knoxville

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Official Tickets via Ticketmaster

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Classical music fans and holiday concertgoers

Vibe

Classical and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Tennessee Theatre
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville TN, 37902
Knoxville, TN
37902

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 2:30 pm.
  • Parking: Free event parking in the State Street garage behind the Tennessee Theatre.

Tips & Advice

  • Park for free in the State Street garage right behind the Tennessee Theatre, which is set aside for events there.
  • Look over the Tennessee Theatre seating chart before you buy so you know where you'll be sitting for the performance.
  • There is only one performance of Messiah this season, so get your tickets early rather than waiting until the week of the concert.
  • Driving in from the northeast, take I-40 West to Exit 388A for James White Parkway, then turn right onto Gay Street to reach the theatre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is performing?

Aram Demirjian conducts the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The soloists are Song Hee Lee (soprano), Emily Marvosh (alto), Brian Giebler (tenor) and Kevin Burdette (bass).

Is there a choir?

Yes. The Knoxville Choral Society sings alongside the orchestra.

Where should I park?

Free event parking is available in the State Street garage behind the Tennessee Theatre.

Is this concert part of a series?

Yes. It's part of the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series, which continues later in the season with Mostly Mozart, Peter and the Wolf and Tchaikovsky's Serenade.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team