Holiday

YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended and on-demand audio is no longer available. Join us on Christmas Eve 2025 for another unforgettable service.

Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2024 season, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.

We offered a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Did you miss one? Catch up any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing. Listen now!

Find music that makes your festivities memorable with YourClassical's Holiday Stream. Listen now!

You ranked your favorite holiday tunes. Now, they’ve been compiled into ‘YourClassical Christmas Favorites,’ hosted by Tom Crann and Valerie Kahler. Listen now!

For one and a half centuries, St. Olaf College has been a hub of connections, knowledge and growth. And for more than a century, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival has been a cherished part of that history. Join us as we celebrate their legacy.

A new, delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ features lots of music from Jewish communities worldwide, a hilarious lesson on preparing a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home.

Christmas With Cantus weaves together holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of the holiday season. Listen now!

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra presents a program featuring the music of Haydn, Kancheli and Elgar, featuring principal cello Julie Albers. Listen to the concert now!

During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.