Thousands Gather for Tabernacle Choir’s 2025 Christmas Celebration

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have launched their annual Christmas celebration, featuring the 2025 Christmas concerts in Salt Lake City, Utah. This anticipated event showcases guest artists Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus, both acclaimed figures in the Broadway world.

2025 Christmas Celebration Details

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organizes these concerts to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. The inaugural performance drew nearly 19,000 attendees at the Conference Center on December 11, 2025. Additional concerts are scheduled for December 12 and 13, at 8 p.m.

Guest Artists and Program Highlights

• Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus are the featured artists.
• The concert begins with traditional carols like “Joy to the World” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.”
• Block performs classic songs such as “What Child is This?” and “Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella.”
• Arcelus showcases his Latin roots with Spanish songs, including “Vamos, ya Pastores.”
• Additional performances feature Julian Mansilla and Leandro Curaba, guest instrumentalists from South America.
• The program concludes with “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” arranged by Mack Wilberg.

Background of the Guest Artists

Block recently starred in “Kiss Me, Kate” and won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in “The Cher Show.” Arcelus, known for his roles on “Madam Secretary” and “House of Cards,” last appeared opposite Block in “Into the Woods.” Their partnership began during a national tour of “Wicked.”

Attending the Concerts

Complimentary tickets for the performances have been distributed. A standby line will form 90 minutes prior to the show times on December 12 and 13. Tickets are not required for the “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast on Sunday, December 14, where both artists will perform.

About the Tabernacle Choir

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square consists of 360 volunteer members and is renowned for its powerful performances. The group aims to inspire audiences and foster a deeper connection with the divine through uplifting music.

For further event details and future performances, visit El-Balad.