Christmas With Cantus

We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.

Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2026 season, from Thanksgiving into the New Year.

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.

Listen to an expertly curated stream of classical Christmas & holiday music, available around the clock this Winter season.

It’s spooky season! Join host Jake Armerding for the best creepy music from the concert stage, film and opera in ‘Creepy Classics,’ a one-hour special made for your Halloween needs. Enjoy!

At this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. Listen as host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, in 'Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays.’

The artistic collective Sing Democracy 250 recently marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a powerful message of hope for democracy through music. Listen now to this one-hour special, hosted by John Birge, that encourages us to build a more perfect union together!

The American rail system is a metaphor for how culture has changed over the centuries. To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, join violinist and composer Curtis Stewart for ‘I Am the Migration,’ a special featuring Stewart’s own family's American story, which he used as inspiration for his new set of 24 American Caprices.

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!

Learn about the Lunar New Year and the significance of the zodiac signs as host Mindy Ratner presents ‘Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year’ in conjunction with the Year of the Horse, which begins Feb. 17.