Christmas in Connecticut: The Ugly Sweater Edition
The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents an interactive holiday concert featuring classic seasonal music, film scores, and family favorites. Connecticut baritone Sebastian Colon performs as the featured vocal soloist alongside the orchestra. Attendees are encouraged to don tacky knitwear, with prizes awarded for the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater.
What to Expect
Interactive symphonic holiday concert with prizes for the best ugly sweater.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday music fans and families
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Dig out your tackiest Christmas sweater before you go, since prizes go to the most joyfully ugly knitwear in the Nutmeg State.
- Head to the Fine Arts Center at CT State Community College, Naugatuck Valley on Chase Parkway, not the Palace Theater, for this concert.
- If you'd rather not order online, buy tickets by phone through the WSO/Palace Theater box office, which takes calls Monday to Friday.
- Come ready to join in, since the WSO bills this as an interactive holiday concert of seasonal music, film scores and classic favorites.
Special Events & Promotions
- The WSO presents the return of its newest interactive holiday tradition.
- Prizes await the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
Your tackiest Christmas knitwear. Prizes go to the most joyfully ugly Christmas sweater in the Nutmeg State.
What kind of music will the orchestra play?
Holiday classics, film music and family favorites, played by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.
Who is the featured soloist?
Baritone Sebastian Colon, a Connecticut-based singer who performs concert, choral and operatic music.
Can I buy tickets by phone?
Yes. Call the WSO/Palace Theater box office at 203-346-2000, Monday to Friday.
Is this a new concert?
It's the return of the WSO's newest interactive holiday tradition, the Ugly Sweater holiday concert.
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