Holiday Programs

A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas (NEW)

Join Fiona Ritchie for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire.

Sunday, Dec 22 – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, Dec 24 – 11:00 am

Welcome Christmas

The perennial Christmas favorite from Vocal Essence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups. An hour of traditional carols and new discoveries.

Sunday, Dec 22 – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec 25 – 9:00 am

Jazz Piano Christmas 2024 (NEW)

Your favorite holiday classics as you’ve never heard them! The Kennedy Center and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas.

Saturday, Dec 21 – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec 25 – 10:00 am

An Afro Blue Christmas

Here's a very special holiday concert with Howard University's premiere vocal ensemble Afro Blue, and special guest pianist Cyrus Chestnut.

Saturday, Dec 21 – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec 25 – 11:00 am

The Big Tiny Desk Concert Holiday Special

Celebrate the season with amazing holiday performances from The Tiny Desk Concert series

Sunday, Dec 22 – 1:00 pm

Toast of the Nation 2023/2024 (NEW)

An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect audio complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. Sets TBA.

Tuesday, Dec 31 – 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Hanukkah Lights 2024

This NPR favorite returns with some of our favorite stories from the archives.

Saturday, Dec 28 – 5:00 pm