‘Tis the season to stay busy in Alamo City. Enjoy traditional Mexican carols with Mariachi Sol de México or celebrate the final days of Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this December 18-21 weekend. For a complete list of events, click over to our calendar.
Thursday, December 18
Mariachi Sol de México de Jose Hernandez presents Merry-Achi Christmas
The Mariachi Sol de México presents their annual Merry-Achi Christmas Concert at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The concert showcases traditional Mexican carols, performed by a 13-piece ensemble led by the acclaimed mariachi maestro Jose Hernandez. This show is suitable for guests of all ages.
Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas continues its sparkly showing at San Antonio’s Toyota Field. The immersive holiday light experience includes light sculptures, a snow slide, visits with Santa, live music, shopping, themed night events, and more. Classic Christmas is open through December 28.
Friday, December 19
St. Paul Square presents Friday Night Live Holiday Night Market & Concert
Holiday shopping, live music, and seasonal celebrations are happening at St. Paul Square as part of its ongoing Friday Night Live programming. Guests to the special edition of the holiday market can discover and shop handmade treasures and goods from local vendors and enjoy live music from Elnuh on The Espee Plaza stage. Admission is free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 20
Holiday in the Garden at Hemisfair
Celebrate the festive season at Yanaguana Garden with family-friendly activities and holiday cheer. Highlights include live reindeer, themed crafts, carolers, bubble snow, hot cocoa while supplies last, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Majestic Theatre presents Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony
Soprano Sarah Brightman comes to Majestic Theatre for a special Christmas concert. Fans can expect a show that features an orchestra, choir, a variety of special guest performers, and a setlist of Brightman’s many holiday classics and top hits. Tickets are available.
Photo courtesy of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Gruene Hall presents Asleep at the Wheel in concert
Country music group Asleep at the Wheel returns to Gruene Hall for a live performance. The band has released 26 albums throughout their career and is best known for top songs including “Take Me Back To Tulsa” and “The Letter That Johnny Walker Read.” Get more information on Prekindle.
Sunday, December 21
Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More
The iconic musical group Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their international holiday tour to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center for a night of seasonal celebration. This all-new production of the popular The Ghosts of Christmas Eve will include music that blends a variety of genres for an experience that all ages can enjoy. The show will also feature a 25th anniversary tribute to Beethoven's Last Night. A limited number of tickets for both back-to-back shows are available.
