Strathmore Celebrates the Holidays with Star-Studded Performances and Artisan Market

Holiday lineup features Jane Lynch, Dave Koz, Mannheim Steamroller, and Béla Fleck reunion

This holiday season, Strathmore presents a festive celebration of the arts with performances throughout November and December at the Music Center, a free community concert, and the Museums & Makers Holiday Market at the Mansion.

The Music Center’s star-studded holiday lineup features Emmy winner Jane Lynch, jazz legend Dave Koz, seasonal favorite Mannheim Steamroller, and the highly anticipated reunion of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, performing together for the first time in 15 years.

“Our holiday features beloved traditions and new seasonal favorites,” said Joi Brown, Artistic Director and Vice President of Programming at Strathmore. “From jazz legends to Celtic celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season.”

Music Center Holiday Performances

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis (Nov. 28): The beloved holiday tradition returns with festive classics brought to life through immersive multimedia effects and the group's signature blend of classical and modern sounds.

A Swingin’ Little Christmas! Starring Jane Lynch (Nov. 29): Emmy winner Jane Lynch teams up with Kate Flannery and Tim Davis, plus The Tony Guerrero Quintet, for a cabaret-style variety show featuring jazzy takes on Christmas classics and witty original songs.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025 (Dec. 4): Legendary jazz saxophonist Dave Koz returns with his annual Christmas tour, joined by Jonathan Butler and special guests Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, and Kayla Waters.

Seán Heely's A Celtic Christmas (Dec. 11): Strathmore Artist in Residence alum Seán Heely brings a Celtic holiday celebration filled with festive fiddles, bagpipes, dancers, and melodies from Ireland, Scotland, and beyond.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones: Jingle All the Way (Dec. 14): The original quartet reunites for the first time in 15 years, joined by special guests Jeff Coffin and Alash, to perform their Grammy-winning album, a blend of jazz, bluegrass, and global sounds.

Strathmore Youth Chorus Presents: A World of Celebration (Dec. 19): Strathmore Youth Chorus rings in the season with music and traditions from around the world, showcasing young artists as singers, instrumentalists, and cultural storytellers.

Free Community Performance

Elijah Balbed and the JoGo Project (Dec. 13; 5 p.m.; Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series; Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center; Free): Led by Strathmore Artist in Residence alum Elijah Balbed, this jazz-infused, high-energy holiday concert features festive classics, original tunes, and the unmistakable rhythm of DC go-go.

Museums & Makers Holiday Market

This annual three-day market (Nov. 13-15; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; The Mansion at Strathmore; Free; Suggested donation $10) brings together regional museum shops and local artisans for a shopping experience that celebrates creativity and community.

Featured participants include:

Begoña Morton
Brookside Gardens Giftshop
Domadera Design
Ellen’s In Stitches
Hillwood Museum
Jennifer Kahn Barlow Art
Jump Jack Studio
Julie Gross Artist
Karen’s Essentials
Martin Glass Creations
Radost by Martina Sestakova
The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
The Phillips Collection
President Lincoln’s Cottage
The Shop at Strathmore
Woodend Nature Shop
Without a Ladder Studio