Pauline Adamek
The Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration makes history with a new date, two performances and even more opportunities to experience the magic of the season. This beloved Holiday event has expanded to include two free performances in 2026.
One of Los Angeles’ most cherished holiday traditions is getting a fresh new twist in 2026. For the first time in its storied 67-year history, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration will move from its traditional Christmas Eve date to Sunday, December 20, 2026, at the iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center.
Pictured above – Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts.
And there’s more reason to celebrate: This year’s spectacular will expand from one performance to TWO free, 90-minute shows, taking place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The expanded schedule offers even more opportunities for Angelenos and visitors to enjoy this beloved seasonal event.
A highlight of the Los Angeles holiday season, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration brings together the extraordinary artistic talent and cultural diversity of the region. The stage comes alive with an inspiring mix of music, dance and cultural traditions, featuring performers from communities throughout Los Angeles County.
From vibrant dance performances and uplifting music to traditions that reflect the many cultures that call L.A. home, the celebration is a joyful showcase of the creativity, connection and community spirit that make the region unique.
Best of all, this memorable holiday experience continues to be FREE and open to the public.
With a new date and two opportunities to attend, the 2026 celebration promises to be a wonderful way to welcome the holiday season and share in the richness of L.A. County’s artistic community.
SAVE THE DATE for the Live Show:
- WHAT: 67th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
- WHEN: Sunday, December 20, 2026
- SHOWTIMES: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (90 minutes each)
- WHERE: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center
- ADMISSION: FREE general admission
- PARKING: FREE on the day of the performances in The Music Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall parking garages.
Advance ticket reservations are encouraged to guarantee seating.
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS for the Live Show:
General admission to the in-person event is free and guests are encouraged to reserve their advance tickets to guarantee seating. Tickets will be released daily at 10:00 a.m. from December 8 to December 10, 2026. Members of the public may sign up prior to December 8 at holidaycelebration.org to be notified when tickets are available. Once tickets are released, members of the public may reserve up to four tickets online at holidaycelebration.org, by phone at (213) 972-0711 or in-person at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office.
Make plans to be part of this longstanding L.A. tradition as it enters an exciting new chapter. Two performances, countless cultural expressions and a whole lot of holiday spirit make this a celebration worth adding to your December calendar.
For the first time in its 67-year history, the Emmy Award-winning live show, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration, will not take place on Christmas Eve; instead, it will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at the traditional location: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The highly popular holiday spectacular also will expand from one show to TWO free 90-minute performances, which will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
WHERE TO WATCH – Streaming live and on demand:
More information:
- Free, ticketed live-in-person event with two performances: Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- A broadcast of the show airs on PBS SoCal on Thursday, December 24, 2026, at 3 p.m., with an encore airing later that day on PBS SoCal at 8 p.m. as well as on Friday, December 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. PBS SoCal Plus will air encores of the program on Saturday, December 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The L.A. County Holiday Celebration also will be available to stream, beginning December 24, 2026, at 3 p.m., on the free PBS app.
- Streaming live and on demand on holidaycelebration.org, pbssocal.org and the free PBS app.
