Would you like to experience Christmas traditions and music from around the world?

You can do that without ever leaving Alabama.

This weekend, the Mobile Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual Christmas concert at the Saenger Theatre, and this year, the theme is international. 

Christmas Around the World

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $20 • Students $10

Tickets available here.

Here is the official trailer of the concert:

Our Christmas concert has it all: great music, visits with Santa, a magical setting that includes falling snow, and a truly epic sing-along so you can sing your favorite carols backed by a full symphony orchestra. Holidays with the symphony are a Gulf Coast family tradition! 

This year we celebrate the holidays with Christmas Around the World. Baritone Ricardo Jose Rivera joins the orchestra on a global musical journey, featuring beloved carols and festive favorites from nearly a dozen countries.

Our annual holiday concert is a Gulf Coast tradition. Bring your family and join the fun!

Featured singer Rivera stars with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is a native of Puerto Rico.

Mobile’s Saenger Theater is located at 6 South Joachim Street in the Lower Dauphin Street Entertainment District (LODA).

Mobile is Alabama’s port city. You can get a taste of the world in Mobile. — Jim Zeigler

Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler writes about Alabama’s people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at ZeiglerElderCare@yahoo.com.

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