A Candlelight Christmas

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Music Center at Strathmore

Performance dates: December 21 and 22, 2026

TWC ticketing link (save on fees by purchasing through us!): https://bit.ly/strathmoretwc

Early Bird Discount: Enter code EARLYBIRD10 at time of checkout if purchasing before August 23, 2026

Tickets to A Candlelight Christmas performances taking place at Strathmore can be purchased two ways: at thewashingtonchorus.org through our ticketing platform or directly through Strathmore’s website and box office.

You can save on fees by buying directly through us!

Note: the Strathmore has new security screening and bag guidelines, which you can read about on their website here: https://www.strathmore.org/your-visit/music-center-policies/.

Option 1: Buying via thewashingtonchorus.org

Use this link (https://bit.ly/strathmoretwc) to purchase your tickets through TWC. Tickets will remain on sale through TWC until Friday, December 6. After that date, tickets will be on sale exclusively through Strathmore. Tickets will be available at Will Call starting one hour before the performance begins. Please bring your photo ID.

Option 2: Buying via Strathmore:

Use this link to purchase your tickets directly through Strathmore: https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/a-candlelight-christmas/ or purchase tickets by visiting or calling Strathmore’s Ticket Office. Please note that the tickets they have on sale are for different seats than what is available on our website. If you purchase from Strathmore, you will have the option to have your tickets delivered via mobile ticket, mailed to you or held at Will Call.

Strathmore Ticket Office Information

Phone: (301) 581-5100

Email: [email protected]

For their Box Office hours of operation, please see their website here: https://www.strathmore.org/your-visit/hours-of-operation/.

Join The Washington Chorus for one of the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions! For our 16th Candlelight year, we invite you to lift your voices with us for beloved carols and new classics alike, ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and togetherness. Featuring our joyous 200-voice chorus, brass, organ, magical lights, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert celebrates the pervasive hope of the holidays for a better, kinder world.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not allow third-party reseller tickets. Only tickets purchased directly through The Washington Chorus, the Lisner Auditorium, and Strathmore are guaranteed. If you aren’t certain about your tickets, please contact [email protected].

Ticketing FAQs

Questions about ticketing for the 26-27 The Washington Chorus season? Please see our Ticketing FAQs page: https://thewashingtonchorus.org/ticketfaqs

Early Bird Discount

As a thank you for purchasing tickets early, you can receive 10% off full-priced tickets by using the discount code: EARLYBIRD10. The code expires on August 23, 2026. The code cannot be used on tickets under $30 or combined with other discount codes.

Ticketing Information

Please find ticketing info for each venue where TWC will be performing below.

You can also visit our venues webpage here to learn more about directions, parking, and other venue information.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or experience any difficulties purchasing tickets, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (202) 342-6221

Cramton Auditorium – Howard University

Performance dates: December 12 and 13, 2026

Ticket link: https://bit.ly/cramtontwc

Early Bird Discount: Enter code EARLYBIRD10 at time of checkout to receive 10% off full-priced tickets when purchasing before August 23, 2026.

Tickets are on sale at thewashingtonchorus.org through our ticketing platform using the link above. Cramton does not have a box office, so tickets can only be purchased online through TWC. We accept payment via credit card or check.

For the performances of A Candlelight Christmas at Cramton Auditorium, you will receive mobile tickets. After completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to your mobile tickets. You can either save the tickets to your mobile wallet, print them out, or show the tickets on your phone at the show.

Cramton Auditorium Ticketing Link

Lisner Auditorium – The George Washington University

Performance dates: December 18 and 19, 2026

Ticket link: https://bit.ly/lisnertwc

Note: You’ll be prompted to create a Ticketmaster account or log into an existing one during the checkout process.

Early Bird Discount: To access the early bird discount, click the “Unlock Offers” text on the right sidebar. Here is a screenshot for reference. On the next screen, enter EARLYBIRD10 and then click the “Unlock” button.

Tickets are on sale 24/7 via ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster is the University's official ticketing system and the only ticketing system that you can use to buy tickets to A Candlelight Christmas shows taking place on December 18 and 19, 2026 at Lisner Auditorium.

Lisner Box Office Information

The Lisner Auditorium box office is open on Tuesdays from 11am-3pm. They are located inside Lisner Auditorium at 730 21st St NW (corner of H and 21st). The box office accepts credit card payment only; no cash. The box office can be reached by phone at (202) 994-6800 and by email at [email protected].

Ticketmaster Help

Ticketmaster has many “Help” articles for guiding you through the ticket purchasing process at this link: https://help.ticketmaster.com/hc/en-us. Here are a few that we particularly like: