Holiday Music in the Courtyard

Holiday Music in the Courtyard is a festive evening of music at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, led by George Steel, Abrams Curator of Music. The program spans four centuries and several winter traditions, combining choral music, brass, tabla, and communal caroling throughout the Museum.

The event is not a seated concert. Ticketholders can move through the galleries and courtyard, hearing the performances from different vantage points while exploring the Museum and its holiday-season atmosphere.

When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Schedule: The Museum closes to regular visitors at 5 pm. Doors reopen for ticketholders at 6 pm throughout the Museum. Music and sing-along activities take place in the Courtyard from 7–8 pm, followed by additional time to explore the Museum from 8–9 pm. Festivities end at 9 pm.

Lineup: Vox Vocal Ensemble, American Brass Quintet, and special guest Salar Nader performing on tabla. George Steel, Abrams Curator of Music, leads the program.

Program: The evening features music from multiple winter traditions across four centuries, along with carols for everyone to sing.

Access: All galleries, Gift at the Gardner, and Café G are open to event attendees from 6–9 pm. Café G offers a limited selection of drinks and snacks.

Tickets: $50 per ticket. Member presale and member pricing do not apply.

Format: This is a standing, non-seated performance. Music can be enjoyed throughout the Museum galleries and Courtyard.

Accessibility: For additional information or accessibility accommodations, contact boxoffice@isgm.org.

Venue: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115.