2026 Holiday Pops Kids' Matinee

The Boston Pops presents a family-friendly Holiday Pops concert featuring seasonal favorites such as “Jingle Bells” and “Sleigh Ride.” Designed for younger audience members, these matinee performances are shorter, have no intermission, and conclude with an opportunity to meet Santa and enjoy special treats.

When: December 6–24

Showtimes: 11:00am performances are scheduled for December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, and 24.

Venue: Symphony Hall

Featuring: Boston Pops

Program: A festive musical and multisensory celebration of the holiday season, including classic songs such as “Jingle Bells” and “Sleigh Ride.”

Run time: Approximately one hour, with no intermission.

Ages: The kids’ matinees are intended for younger audience members. Every person attending must have a ticket, regardless of age. Children under age 2 may receive free tickets for the 11:00am matinees, but these tickets must be requested when purchasing adult tickets by calling 617-266-1200. Children under age 4 are not permitted at evening performances. The page also notes that all ages are welcome at 3:00pm concerts, although children at those performances require full-priced tickets.

Tickets: Price not available. Children under age 2 may be eligible for free tickets at the 11:00am matinees; request them by calling 617-266-1200 when purchasing adult tickets.

Post-concert activities: Attendees can meet Santa and enjoy special treats after the performance.