Westmont Christmas Festival, Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00PM

Presented by Westmont College

 

For many in Santa Barbara, attending the annual Westmont Christmas Festival is a highlight of the Christmas season. Westmont presents its 21st annual festival at the Granada Theatre on Saturday, December 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 30th, at 10 a.m. Each year, the festival celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through an inspiring presentation with a theme, a narrative and Christmas music from around the world and throughout the centuries, deepening our understanding of this holy season. This year’s theme, “Christ the Redeemer,” celebrates the story of Christ's birth through the lense of creation, fall, loss, incarnation, reconciliation, and recreation. The festive event features the Westmont Orchestra, College Choir and Chamber Singers.

 

Ruth Lin, who has worked with orchestras and conductors from around the world, conducts the Westmont Orchestra and chairs the college’s music department.

 
Alumnus Daniel Gee, Westmont director of choral activities and director of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, conducts the Westmont College Choir and Chamber Singers.

 

Zig Reichwald, Adams Professor of Music and Worship, leads the congregational hymns.