Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - December 17th & 18th

1:30 pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm

*VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA Christmas Concerts Often Sell Out - Grab your tickets early and don't miss this high demand performance!*

With over two thousand flickering candles illuminating performers and surrounded by sparkling Christmas trees, the “Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024”, presents a collection of Holiday Favorites, performed by world-class musicians and vocalists from around the world.

“Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024”

Description:

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful and unique Chattanooga Christmas event or a nostalgic candlelit experience, the timeless seasonal music is an evening you and your family will not soon forget. VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA’S awe inspiring performance is a positive interruption from the noise of the world — while featuring music from the ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs, this performance will enthrall audiences of all ages. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer.

Held in specially selected venues and comfortable idyllic settings, so you can immerse yourself with Christmas music in a relaxed but awe inspiring atmosphere, bathed by the flicker of over two thousand candlelights. Prepare to soar into the clouds! This concert series is coming to Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, a historical venue of purpose and elegance located in the heart of Chattanooga.

Performances by VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA

After traveling around the world—to cities like Edinburgh, London, Kotor, Montenegro, Durres Albania and Calagary, BC—the experience of VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA is coming to Chattanooga! VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA features world-class musicians from around the world and is named after what is often heralded as the “capital of orchestral music.” You don’t have to know everything about the genre of orchestral music to discover the joys of immersing you and your family into the dramatic symphonic sounds.

Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight ambiance is provided through flameless, unscented candles.

General Info

“Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024”

🕰 Dates and times: December 17th & 18th, 2024 - 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm

⏳ Arrival: Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start time.

📌 Venue: Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - 214 E 8th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

  • Parking: The parking lot adjacent to the rectory and the lot at All Saints Academy are available to parishioners at any time while attending the Basilica. Metered street parking is available on most streets, such as Patten Pkwy behind church.

👨‍👦 Age recommendation: 5 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

♿ Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant

For General Inquiries or additional Ticketing information, please contact VLOsupport@viennalightorchestra.com

No Refunds. All Sales are Final.

This performance includes Orchestral Instruments and few vocal surprises!


Tickets

🎟 VIP (premium visibility)

🎟 Zone A (great visibility)

🎟 Zone B (good visibility)

🎟 Zone C (standard visibility)

Seating in each zone is assigned on a first come first served basis.

“Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024” takes place on December 17 & 18, 2024 with three available seating’s to choose from (1:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm). This performance is an easy fit—into your Chattanooga dinner plans. Doors will open 1 hour prior to each show.

“Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024” is coming to the stunning Chattanooga historic venue — Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, a perfect setting for this magical experience.


VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA audiences have called the Christmas concerts “mesmerizing, transcendent, emotionally stirring and stimulating to the senses” and that “the performers were so talented and angelic!” A VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA Christmas concert is a unique and joyous occasion unlike any other that you will not want to miss as one of your things to do in Chattanooga for the Christmas Holiday Season!


Highlights

🕯️ A spirited ambience bathed in magical candlelight

🎼 Talented orchestral musicians and vocalists performing Christmas Holiday music

🏛 Stunning architectural intimacy awash in a parade of intimate candlelight

✔️ A safe event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease


Tentative Program

Here We Come A Caroling

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Sleigh Ride

March of the Nutcracker

Still Still Still

The Christmas Song

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Adeste Fideles

Silver Bells

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Waltz of the Flowers

Silent Night

O Holy Night

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Away in a Manger

Ave Maria

The First Noel

Greensleeves

Carol of the Bells

Till the Season Comes Round Again

White Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Auld Lang Syne


All Performances by
VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!

What’s Happening

The wildly popular “Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024” is heading to Chattanooga! Whether you’re looking for a sensory unique Holiday Performance or a beautiful Candlelit experience, this performance is for you and your family. You don’t need to know all things orchestral music to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savor the stunning arrangements you’ll hear. Now held in venues with a comfortable setting so you can enjoy the worlds most beloved Christmas favorites in a laid back yet classy atmosphere, while your surroundings flicker by candlelight. Prepare to be mesmerized with these most treasured Christmas classics as one of your Seasonal activities in Chattanooga in 2024!

User Reviews 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🙏 Carla P - “The show was absolutely beautiful! The musicians, so talented. My eyes filled with tears while hearing the powerful, emotional songs.”

🙏 Robert M - “My wife and I have made it a tradition to take our family each year. We won’t miss it! Awesome!.” 

🙏 Derrick B - “What a treat! We were spellbound by the joy of the musicians as they played some of the most beautiful arrangements of Christmas classics. We are fans forever!”

 WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS AND RENOWNED COMPOSERS

Join us as World Class musicians perform sweeping arrangements of some of the worlds most beloved Christmas classics. Carols from Irving Berlin to Gauntlett and more!

Our concerts are a mix of musical theater, orchestral music and masterclass. Whether our sopranos are singing Mary Did You Know or our orchestral musicians are performing White Christmas, the “Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024” will be an unforgettable experience.

VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA - ABOUT US

“Every concert is a delightful experience, and I believe there is no greater enjoyment than the freedom of expression for a musician and audience.”  The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA WAS created as a way to illuminate the world of orchestral music in a new light. We have youthful, world class players and vocalists who perform from their hearts and touch hearts every evening. You’ll see us having fun with the audience, clapping, laughing and swaying with songs that are filled with so much joy. I’m thrilled to bring some of the worlds most beloved music to audiences everywhere. My dream is to help make the entirety of orchestral music fresh and delightful for everyone! In pursuit of this goal, we weave into the classic favorites our own, intricate arrangements.” From the Founder and Director of VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA — Steven Canyon

The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA players believe that music connects the world as OneLove, OneHeart and OneSoul — bound together by the JOY of MUSIC.

 SPECTACULAR VENUES

Musée Rodin

Paris

De Cruz

Miami

Lustica Bay

Montenegro

De Plantage

Amsterdam

Mas Cabanyes

Barcelona

The Orpheum

Vancouver

CHATTANOOGA, TN HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

Are you looking for a place to stay or a quintessential Tennessee restaurant in Chattanooga?  Perhaps a Chattanooga historic attraction or winery?  We can help!  See our favorites below.

When looking for an outing during the day, check out the Tennessee Aquarium. This aquarium has two buildings: River Journey, which showcases freshwater habitats from around the globe, and Ocean Journey, where travelers can view magnificent sea creatures.

We’re grateful for those who have a heart for hospitality.  They are truly a gift to us as we travel by keeping the best historic hotels and restaurants of Chattanooga, TN open.  Actually, one of our favorite stops has been St. John's Restaurant, Chattanooga's most acclaimed restaurant, St. John's Restaurant serves inventive Regional American cuisine from Chef Patrick Sawyer in an elegant, historic setting. St. John's superb staff will provide you with a warm and remarkable dining experience and delight you with an extensive and eclectic selection of wines.

If you’re planning on attending this Vienna Light Orchestra concert, we suggest visiting Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. As you embark on this nostalgic train ride, you'll discover beautifully restored vintage locomotives and passenger cars that showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The journey takes you through the picturesque Tennessee countryside, offering breathtaking views and a chance to reflect on simpler times. Within the museum's exhibit building, you'll find an impressive collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that bring the history of railroading to life. The knowledgeable staff, dressed in period attire, are eager to share their passion for railroad history, answering questions and providing fascinating insights into the stories behind the exhibits. They'll help transport you to a time when steam engines ruled the rails and connected people from all walks of life.

Another exciting offering found in Chattanooga, TN is the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, the first distillery to craft whiskey in Chattanooga in over 100 years. With over 100 different barrels maturing in the aging cellar, every visit to the Experimental Distillery is an exploration of the past, present and future of hand-crafted bourbon. (21+)

Touring is also a delight by the restaurants we’re so blessed to be able to experience.  Chattanooga is known for its most popular historical eateries.  One example is called The Hot Chocolatier. Try some chocolates or pastries made fresh and experience the difference! Since 2008, The Hot Chocolatier™ has been locally created, owned, and operated in Chattanooga, TN. Drop in while visiting the historic Southside area of downtown Chattanooga and check them out!

       We are here for you. We love you and are looking forward to sharing in the joy of music with you. 

 ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE AND AMBIANCE

It is quite possible you’ve never experienced sweeping Christmas melodies quite like this. Over two thousand flickering candles illuminate the performers while the “Christmas with Vienna Light Orchestra Tour 2024” presents a collection of Holiday Favorites.

 LOCAL PARTNERS

There are so many that we would like to thank who are involved in the theater arts of Chattanooga that Vienna Light Orchestra is partnering with. Our orchestral concert series benefits from the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera working to keep the spirit of orchestral music alive.

The rich history of Chattanooga has created a tourist destination for some of the most entertaining live theater and chamber concerts series in the South. Along with great Chattanooga, TN places to stay, the best hotels in the historic district and the best restaurants, we’re so grateful for the support for the Vienna Light Orchestra Concert series.

Dec 17 & 18, Purchase Tickets ()

Vienna Light Orchestra has been compared to many of the easy listening genres. If you have ever enjoyed the music of Yanni, Celtic Woman, Piano Guys, Kenny G, Andre Rieu or your local symphony…This Candlelight Concert is just for you.

Many of our performers have played alongside Joshua Bell, Yanni, Celtic Woman, Piano Guys, Kenny G, Andre Rieu and countless other touring favorites.

You will not be disappointed, the Vienna Light Orchestra is here to make your romantic wishes come true.