UGA Presents invites audiences to savor the holiday season with four vibrant, artistically diverse performances as part of the 2025 Holiday Music Series.

Spanning the first three weeks of December, this year’s series brings together acclaimed singers, Celtic folk masters, genre-defying instrumental innovators and one of the nation’s leading orchestras for a sequence of concerts designed to inspire, uplift and evoke the magic of the season.

All performances will take place in Hodgson Concert Hall, located within the UGA Performing Arts Center.

Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas

Voctave, the chart-topping a cappella sensation known for its soaring harmonies and cinematic arrangements, returns to Athens at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 with an expanded holiday program crafted especially for family audiences. It Feels Like Christmas showcases Voctave’s signature blend of technical precision and Hollywood-style vocal warmth, drawing on classic carols, contemporary holiday favorites and Disney selections that highlight the ensemble’s versatility.

The 11-member vocal group — whose videos have amassed millions of views — has earned praise for its lush sound and crystal-clear soloists. The performance promises both intimate moments and full-bodied choral brilliance, offering a festive opening to the Holiday Music Series.

This performance is sponsored by Dr. Maxine and John Rofrano.

Lúnasa: An Irish Solstice Celebration

Beloved worldwide for their virtuosic solos and sophisticated arrangements, the Irish supergroup Lúnasa brings the spirit of the winter solstice to Athens at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

Named after an ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season, Lúnasa has spent nearly three decades at the forefront of Irish traditional music, touring the world and reshaping the possibilities of Celtic folk performance.

An Irish Solstice Celebration blends reels, jigs, airs and newly arranged seasonal tunes into a warm, communal musical experience featuring fiddle, pipes, whistles, guitars, bass and flute. Their Athens program invites listeners into the storytelling heart of Irish music — joyful, reflective and rich with midwinter symbolism.

The concert is supported by James and Leslie de Haseth.

Béla Fleck and The Flecktones: Jingle All the Way

For the first time in more than a decade, banjo visionary Béla Fleck reunites the original Flecktones lineup for an electrifying holiday tour. Jingle All the Way draws from their Grammy Award-winning holiday album of the same name, an acclaimed project that merges jazz improvisation, bluegrass roots, classical flair, world-music textures, and unmistakable rhythmic playfulness.

The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, and audiences can expect virtuosic interpretations of holiday standards and special appearances by saxophonist Jeff Coffin and the mesmerizing Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash. The result is a one-of-a-kind concert that defies genre boundaries and showcases some of the most inventive musicians working today.

This performance is sponsored by Sandy Strother Hudson and Cecil C. Hudson.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah (Christmas Portion)

A treasured Athens tradition returns as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus present the Christmas portion of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah and the exultant “Hallelujah” Chorus beginning at 3 p.m. Dec. 21. With the ASO’s trademark polish and the refined vocal blend of the Chamber Chorus, this performance offers a stirring and contemplative centerpiece for the holiday season.

The program will open with Mozart’s Mass in C Major, K. 317 (“Coronation Mass”), adding musical grandeur and a sense of ceremony to the afternoon. Long admired for its elegance and melodic beauty, the Coronation Mass complements Handel’s drama and spiritual intensity, creating a concert experience that is both festive and deeply moving.

This concert is supported by David Coker and Sharon Price.

Three ways to get tickets  

1. Purchase tickets online at pac.uga.edu. 
2. Call the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
3. Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Five-minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)   

Audience members can create their own series of three or more performances for 10% off. UGA Presents single tickets start at just $30 with promo code PAC30, and UGA student tickets are $15.

Information about accessibility and venue amenities is available on the PAC website. Parking is free.

To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.