Northern CA 2025 Holiday Concert Guide: Billie Eilish, SF Men’s Gay Chorus And More

Christmas and other winter holidays are always a peak time for concerts in Northern California, and 2025 is no exception.

Billie Eilish comes to the Bay Area on Nov. 22, but that’s not the only opportunity to sit back and enjoy the music and spirit of the season.

We’ve rounded up 10 concerts in Northern CA that are worth getting on the calendar. And speaking of calendars:

Are you planning an event this holiday season? Feature it so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s what you need to know about upcoming concerts:

Billie Eilish
When: Nov. 22 and 23
Where: Chase Center in San Francisco

Festival Napa Valley Presents MusicTime in the Library with Jazz Pianist Stu Llanes Manzano
When: Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Where: Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St, Napa, CA, 94559
Details: Enjoy an interactive and admission-free performance by pianist and jazz composer Stu Llanes Manzano at MusicTime in the Library, presented by Festival Napa Valley. This playful event is open to the public, though all children must be accompanied by an adult. Find more details on the Festival Napa Valley website.

SF Ballet’s Nutcracker
When: Dec. 5-28
Where: War Memorial Opera House
Details: Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker, hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as his "finest achievement," is the essential Bay Area holiday tradition. This fantastical and magical production returns to the Opera House stage, ready to transport audiences of all ages.

Holiday Concert- Sonoma Hometown Band
When: Dec. 6 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Where: Sebastiani Theatre 476 First Street East Sonoma, CA 95476
Details: Celebrate the season with the Sonoma Hometown Band's free, annual holiday music performance! Join us at the historic Sebastiani Theatre for a lively program featuring both classic holiday tunes and popular music.

Holiday Choral by Candlelight 2025
When: SAT, DEC 6, 2025, 7:30 PM SUN, DEC 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
Where: St. Raphael’s Church 1104 Fifth Ave San Rafael, CA
Details: The Marin Symphony Holiday Concert, featuring the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus (Eric Choate, conductor), Marin Symphony Strings and Percussion, and the Marin Girls Chorus, will present Corelli's Pastorale, Poulenc's O Magnum Mysterium, Rutter's 12 Days of Christmas, and a Candle Lighting & Carols segment. The ~90-minute performance is at The Church of Saint Raphael in San Rafael. Tickets: General $41, Youth $21, Subscribers $40. Doors open one hour before the show. Free street parking (meters inactive after 6 PM Saturday/all day Sunday) and paid lots are available.

SF Men’s Gay Chorus
When/where:

• Dec. 7-8, 2024 – Sydney Goldstein Theatre, San Francisco
• Dec. 8, 2024 – 526 Castro St, San Francisco
• Dec. 16, 2024 – Green Music Center, Sonoma
• Dec. 22, 2024 – Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
• Dec. 25, 2024 – Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Details: Sing along with the SF Gay Men’s Chorus in these fun family-friendly evenings.

Christmas concert — Fremont Presbyterian Church
When: December 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Where: 5770 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
Details: Join the Fremont Sanctuary Choir for the holidays and enhance your celebrations by participating in this short-term commitment, which culminates with three special Christmas Concerts on December 9th, 10th, and 11th, offering the perfect opportunity to lend your voice to beautiful music.

Candlelight: Christmas Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More
When: December 18, 2025 6:30 PM
Where: St Ignatius Church - San Francisco
Details: Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical performance in San Francisco with Candlelight Concerts. Discover Christmas-inspired music at the stunning St. Ignatius Church, bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight—a truly awe-inspiring setting. Secure your tickets now for this unforgettable event.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
When: December 19, 2025 8:45 PM
Where: St Ignatius Church - San Francisco
Details: Immerse yourself in the holiday season with a festive Candlelight concert at SF's St. Ignatius Church, featuring traditional carols and timeless compositions. These special performances bring popular Christmas classics to life, offering a wonderful way to ring in the most wonderful time of the year.

The Holiday Songbook
When: December 19–21, 2025 Fri: 7:30 p.m. | Sat: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Sun: 2:00 p.m.
Where: 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Details: Cinnabar Theater presents "The Holiday Songbook," a high-energy, interactive holiday show created by Broadway and recording veterans, James A. Rocco and Albert Evans. More than a concert, this musical party features timeless seasonal hits, sing-alongs, storytelling, and surprises, fun for the whole family.