1 (Friday)
The University of Ottawa Orchestra presents a concert: Doors Open into the New World
The Nepean Choir prsents Joyful and Triumphant, a concert featuring Rutter's Gloria, Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata and other seasonal favourites.
1 - 2 (Friday - Saturday)
Carols and Classics - One Piano, Four Hands is a concert featuring the sisters Sarah and Coleen Molenaar. At the centre of the stage, a magnificent Steinway grand piano stands where the talented musicians will enchant you with many familiar holiday tunes like "Carol of the Bells," "Sleigh Ride", and "Greensleeves."
The All Voices Community Choir presents their Christmas concert
The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus presents We Need a Little Christmas, their annual Christmas concert
2 (Saturday)
The Ottawa Bach Choir's 22nd season begins with baroque settings of the Magnificat by Jan Dismas Zelenka, Heinrich Biber and Isabella Leonarda, culminating with the original version by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Theatre of Early Music baroque orchestra joins the choir, along with soloists from the choir and guests, including countertenor Daniel Taylor
The Capital Chamber Choir is proud to present a revamp of David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion and selected works. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, "The Little Match Girl," Lang's work is influenced by Bach’s "St. Matthew Passion" and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2008. The choir will also perform selected choral works by Rebecca Gray, Emily Green, Reena Ismail, and Jocelyn Morlock
3 (Sunday)
The uOttawa Choir presents An Afternoon at the Opera. Is the persistent dullness of late fall getting you down? Come warm your heart by attending the University of Ottawa Choir’s concert and let yourself be carried away by beloved and popular opera and operetta excerpts
Les Concerts Ponticello present a group called La Chamaille performing works that evoke the sounds of birds by such composers as Couperin, Rameau, and Purcel as well as through folk themes arranged by Guillaume Bouchard
5 (Tuesday)
The Thirteen Strings offers up its annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring soprano Mireille Asselin and works by Giovanni Gabrielli, Francesco Manfredini, Vivaldi, Healey Willan, and Gerald Finzi
6 (Wednesday)
The noon-time series continues at Southminster with the Oxbow Trio -- David Thies-Thompson (violin), Leah Wyber (cello), and Nicole Presentey (piano) -- performing selected chamber works, celebrating making music together
8 (Friday)
Under the auspices of Music and Beyond, the choral and instrumental group L'Harmonie des saisons based in the Eastern Townships is proud to present its annual rendering of Handel's Messiah
8 - 9 (Friday - Saturday)
Coro Vivo presents A Jazzy Christmas. The concert features A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott alongside other seasonal favourites with piano and a jazz ensemble accompaniment. Also featured is the Chinese Canadian Children's Choir of Canada
9 (Saturday)
The Parkdale United Church Orchestra joins forces with the Parkdale United Church Choir to bring you classic holiday favourites, from Leroy Anderson to Mozart, with some new surprises along the way. Bring the whole family to join in the fun (and be sure to warm up your singing voice for some caroling!)
The Kanata Choral Society presents A Christmas Fantasy with Silent Auction. The concert features the works of iconic composers Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, Ola Gjeillo and others and includes a festive collection of carols sacred and secular, including favourite sing-along carols certain to put you in the holiday spirit
9 - 10 (Saturday - Sunday)
The Chœur classique de l'Outaouais presents a concert featuring composers living in Paris at the turn of the twentieth century such as Mel Bonis, Cécile Chaminade, Lili and Nadia Boulanger, and Maurice Duruflé
9 and 13 (Saturday and Wednesday)
The award-winning Stairwell Carollers present their Christmas concert Carols and Noëls. The choir will sing many traditional favourites like "O Little Town of Bethlehem" "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Patapan" and "Good King Wencelsaus". New carols are also on the menu, such as "Prepare the Way", arranged by Margareta Jalkeus. See below for tickets on the day and location you prefer:

December 9
December 13
10 (Sunday)
The Bytown Voices presents its December concert
The Cantata Singers of Ottawa present a Christmas Singalong. Sing amongst CSO choristers and Shawn Potter at the organ. Have your favourite song added to the program by making a donation
The Rideau Chorale performs the beautiful music of the French master of Baroque music Marc-Antoine Charpentier. HisMesse de Minuit pour Noëlis a dance-like work based on ten traditional French carols of the 17th century. The chorus also performs two smaller pieces by Charpentier: Magnificat and Salve puerule. The audience will also be invited to sing selected carols with the Chorale
At St. Barnabas Anglican Church, From Darkness to Light is an Advent procession with carols. All are welcome
11 (Monday) and 15 (Friday)

The Musica Viva Singers present Dreams of Sheep, an eclectic program that includes songs of sheep and shepherds down the centuries, featuring Renaissance partsongs; a bit of Handel; contemporary works by Canadian composers Sarah Quartel, Christopher Ducasse, and Ruth Watson Henderson; and even a little Kate Bush! It will be presented twice:

Monday at Centretown United Church and
Friday at Orleans United Church
12 (Tuesday)
The National Arts Centre Orchestra is joinded by the Ottawa Choral Society to present the third edition of the new NACO Playlist series. This curated edition will offer a joyful and inspiring repertoire filled with classics of the Holidays
The Canadian Centennial Choir performs John Rutter's exuberant Magnificat for choir, soprano soloist and orchestra. This joyous celebration of the Virgin Mary is inspired by festivities in countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico
13 (Wednesday)
The Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents Holidays at the Symphony. Unwrap the magic of the season at our annual winter concert
For the DOMS noon-time concert, four of Ottawa's finest musicians perform original instrumental arrangements of seasonal favourites.
15 (Friday)
Chamberfest presents Holiday Extravaganza: Let in the Light!, featuring past and present laureates of the Canada Council for the Arts' Musical Instrument Bank, together with special guests, in a festive program exploring all of the season's splendors – light, love, homecoming, pageantry, and peace – common themes, no matter how you celebrate. Guiding the audience through this unique concert experience is the illustrious storyteller and host, Tom Allen.
16 (Saturday)
Pontiac Enchanté presents Gracias a la vida , ("Thanks to Life"), the title of Chilean folk singer Violetta Parra's renowned anthem and the driving force behind this program. Cellist Julia MacLaine, soprano Meghan Lindsay, and pianist Carson Becke unite for an evening dedicated to the exploration of Spanish and Latin American works for piano, cello, and voice, with a special focus on the contributions of female composers.
The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir presents its Winter Concert featuring a performance of Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël
The National Capital Concert Band under the direction of Maestro Rocco Romeo presents Winter Impressions at the National Gallery of Canada
St. John's, Kanata North presents an Advent Evensong, sung by women's vocal trio Vocata. All are invited, and welcome
The New World Philharmonic Choir (formerly the Ottawa Classical Choir) presents Rutter's A Christmas Concert
Tone Cluster ("quite a queer choir"), presents a Holiday Extravaganza
16 - 17 (Saturday - Sunday)
The Seventeen Voyces always have something special for Christmas. The concert has a slight twist this year – there will be a handful of secular songs with a jazz tinge to them – including fine a cappella arrangements of "Let it Snow", "I’ll be Home for Christmas", and "Jingle Bell Rock". But the pièce de résistance will be that holiday favourite – "You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!" The women of the choir will sing Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols accompanied by Lucile Hildesheim on the harp
17 (Sunday)
The Ottawa Choral Society presents a Christmas Tapestry. Ottawa’s beloved storyteller and playwright Pierre Brault makes his debut on the OCS stage to share some Christmas memories and introduce a glorious programme of Christmas music. This concert explores the brilliant pairing of voices and brass over centuries, from the Renaissance to the present day
The Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble presents Making Spirits Bright: A Christmas Concert at St. John's Anglican Church at Kanata North
19 (Tuesday)
If you haven't heard about Orkidstra check out the concert presented by this very worthy organization that fosters music education and development among young kids
20 (Wednesday)
DOMS wraps up its fall season with a Christmas Season Finale
20 - 21 (Wednesday - Thursday)
The National Arts Centre Orchestra joins forces with the Cantata Singers of Ottawa and the Capital Chamber Choir to perform that Christmas favourite Handel's Messiah
21 (Thursday)
Music and Beyond always has a special treat for everyone around Christmas-time. This year the concert is hosted by soprano Karina Gauvin
The Ottawa Public Library frequently presents musical events. Such is the case toady at the Rockcliffe Branch: Music in the Stacks is a concert featuring Susan Toman and Andrew Mah on Celtic harp and classical guitar to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Don't miss a rare opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and seldom heard instrumental combination!
30 (Saturday)
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland presents Festive Holiday Concert & Sing-Along | Koncert Świąteczny. Poland's traditional Christmas concert - let’s sing together!