THIS WEEKEND: The Grinch film with live music kicks off The Florida Orchestra holiday concerts

Run of 12 performances includes Holiday Pops, Handel’s Messiah, Holiday Brass

St. Petersburg, FL – The Florida Orchestra launches a run of holiday performances this weekend with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas film with live orchestra, including a family-friendly matinee. The very merry music continues in December with our most popular concert of the year Holiday Pops, the grand tradition of Handel’s Messiah conducted by Michael Francis, and TFO’s festive Holiday Brass. Tickets available now at FloridaOrchestra.org, 727.892.3337 and TFO Ticket Center. Concert details: 

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas. The Florida Orchestra will perform the score live to picture. Starring Jim Carrey, directed by Ron Howard. © 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Sat, Dec 2, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Mahaffey Theater – Matinee added!
Tickets: $25, $35, $45, $55; all fees included

SPECIAL CONCERT
Handel’s Messiah
Music Director Michael Francis conducts the ultimate celebration of holiday joy, with its divine “Hallelujah” chorus. A tradition for nearly 300 years. Featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
Fri, Dec 8, 8 pm, Straz Center, Morsani
Sat, Dec 9, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater
Tickets: $25, $35, $55, $65; all fees included

TFO CHAMBER CONCERT
Holiday Brass
Feel the power of TFO’s unparalleled brass section as they perform a festive mix of classical and popular holiday favorites in intimate venues. Daniel Black conducts.
Thur, Dec 7, 7:30 pm, Church of the Ascension
Sat, Dec 9, 8 pm, Tampa Theatre
Sun, Dec 10, 2 pm, Palladium Theater
Tickets: $25, general admission

RAYMOND JAMES POPS
Holiday Pops
Our most popular concert of the year! An annual tradition filled with family and friends, featuring favorites that range from Sleigh Ride to The Nutcracker, with a holiday sing-along. Conducted by Bruce Hangen, former guest conductor of the Boston Pops. Featuring Tampa Oratorio Singers and Lumina Youth Choirs.
Fri, Dec 15, 8 pm, Straz Center, Morsani
Sat, Dec 16, 2 pm & 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater – Matinee
Sun, Dec 17, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall – Matinee
Tickets: $28, $40, $65, $80; all fees included
$20 children’s ticket available in advance; restrictions apply

The Florida Orchestra serves our community with more than 100 extraordinary music experiences in the concert hall, free community concerts in public parks and free music education and outreach in underserved areas. Full calendar at FloridaOrchestra.org.