Holiday Concerts in Murfreesboro, TN (2026)
Christmas concerts, sing-alongs and holiday stage shows in Murfreesboro for the 2026 season. The show list below updates from the Only in Murfreesboro events calendar.
By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:
What holiday concerts are in Murfreesboro in 2026?
Murfreesboro's 2026 holiday concerts include the MTSU School of Music's free Messiah Sing-Along on Nov. 29, the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra's Christmas Spectacular at Belle Aire Baptist Church on Dec. 3, and Carols and Cocktails, an adults-only show at the Center for the Arts on Dec. 17 and 19.
Upcoming Holiday Concerts and Shows
The next 4 of 4 holiday concerts and shows on the calendar, in date order. Each listing links to its ticket seller or official event page. For year-round shows, see concerts in Murfreesboro.
- Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Spectacular
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Belle Aire Baptist Church
Which Christmas concerts should you see in Murfreesboro?
Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Spectacular
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, 7-9 PM
Belle Aire Baptist Church, 1307 N. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro
$40 regular, $10 student
The orchestra bills its Christmas Spectacular as the annual Christmas concert in Middle Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Philharmonic's 45th season, and the orchestra has not yet published the full program. Tickets are sold on the orchestra's website.
Messiah Sing-Along
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, 3 PM
T. Earl Hinton Music Hall, Wright Music Building, MTSU
Free
The MTSU School of Music hosts a Messiah Sing-Along in Hinton Music Hall. The school says its concerts are free and open to the public unless marked as ticketed, and most are livestreamed on its YouTube channel.
Carols and Cocktails
Thursday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
Center for the Arts, 110 W College St, Murfreesboro
$30
An adults-only holiday evening of live music, vocals and dance numbers served with handcrafted cocktails, a block off the Public Square.
Disney's Frozen the Musical
Dec. 4-20, 2026 (12 performances)
Center for the Arts, 110 W College St, Murfreesboro
$25 reserved seats
The Center for the Arts closes its 2026 season with Frozen, rated G in the season listing. Evening shows are at 7:30 PM and matinees at 2 PM on most weekends, with a 10 AM and 3 PM pair on Dec. 19.
Free Holiday Music Around Murfreesboro
Several of the season's community events put live holiday music on a stage or street corner at no charge.
- Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square (Dec. 4): Main Street Murfreesboro's 2025 stage program featured School of Rock student bands, a Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools elementary choir, Center for the Arts performers and The Dancer's School, with choirs singing around the square. See Christmas on the Square.
- A Charming Christmas at Cannonsburgh Village (December weekends): carolers and music in the candle-lit village on Friday and Saturday evenings; evening admission is $5, and ages 5 and under are free. See Cannonsburgh Village.
- Smyrna Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov. 24): music, festive performances and an all-kids sing-along at the Smyrna Train Depot. See Smyrna, TN.
- Murfreesboro Christmas Parade (Dec. 13): marching bands and dancers on East Main Street. See the Christmas Parade guide.
Holiday Concert Tips
Tickets
Buy through the link on each listing above, which goes to the orchestra, theatre or school's own ticket page. MTSU School of Music concerts are free unless marked as ticketed.
Age limits
Carols and Cocktails is adults-only. Frozen the Musical is rated G, and the Messiah Sing-Along and tree lighting program are open to everyone.
Make a night of it
Pair a show with the Christmas lights or a visit with Santa.
Holiday Concerts FAQ
Are there free Christmas concerts in Murfreesboro?
Yes. The MTSU School of Music's Messiah Sing-Along on Nov. 29 is free. The Christmas Tree Lighting on the Public Square on Dec. 4 also has a free stage program; in 2025 it featured student rock bands, elementary school choirs and dance performers.
How much are tickets for the Tennessee Philharmonic Christmas Spectacular?
Regular tickets are $40 and student tickets are $10 through the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert is Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, at 7 PM at Belle Aire Baptist Church.
Is Carols and Cocktails family friendly?
No. Carols and Cocktails at the Center for the Arts is an adults-only show. For families, Disney's Frozen the Musical runs at the same theatre Dec. 4-20 and is rated G.
Can I watch MTSU holiday concerts online?
The MTSU School of Music says most of its concerts are livestreamed on its YouTube channel. Check the event page for each concert.