"Jingle Bell Jamboree" - Pajama Jamborees - Free Concerts for Families

About this event

This series of FREE, one-hour pops concerts held in the Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N Water St in Milwaukee) is geared towards children and families. Each concert has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. Sometimes audience members even get to conduct the orchestra!

Dress is casual, and there is both open floor seating in front of the orchestra and traditional seating in the rear of the hall. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets are welcome! Pajama Jamborees are best suited for children in K4 through fifth grade, but they are fun for young and young-at-heart audience members alike!

Pajama Jamboree concerts begin at 7:00pm, and doors open at 6:30pm. No tickets or reservations are required.

“Jingle Bell Jamboree” Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:00-8:00pm

Celebrate the holiday season with Festival City Symphony at “Jingle Bell Jamboree” a joyful, free concert experience for the whole family! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for an hour of festive music, holiday memories, and seasonal cheer. Enjoy beloved favorites and timeless classics, including Leroy Anderson’s spirited Sleigh Ride, the sparkling Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, a festive carol sing-along featuring A Christmas Festival, Frosty the Snowman, Carol of the Bells, and more seasonal delights. Whether it’s a cherished family tradition or your first visit to the symphony, this celebration is the perfect way to share the magic of the season and experience the joy of live orchestral music together.