Festivals & HolidaysSunday, December 13
December 13, 2026 - “An American Christmas”
Sunday, December 13 · 4-6 p.m. · Good Times/Bad Times - The Led Zeppelin Experience at Vista Center for the Arts, Surprise, AZ!
- When
- Sunday, December 13 · 4-6 p.m.
- Where
- Good Times/Bad Times - The Led Zeppelin Experience at Vista Center for the Arts, Surprise, AZ!15660 N Parkview Pl · Surprise, AZ · 85374
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About this event
Celebrate the season with the Arizona Winds as we present An American Christmas—a joyful
holiday extravaganza filled with sparkle, nostalgia, and a distinctly American spirit. This festive
program brings together beloved classics, clever new creations, and heartwarming surprises that
capture the magic of Christmas from coast to coast. The concert opens with Brian Balmages’
exuberant “Joy in All Things”, setting a bright and celebratory tone. Julie Giroux adds her
unmistakable charm with “Christmas Toons”, a delightful new work inspired by the animated
holiday favorites we all grew up with, along with her witty and imaginative “Jingle Them Bells”.
Philip Sparke’s “A Winter Tale” offers a beautifully crafted moment of seasonal serenity, while
the Arizona Winds’ own bassoonists take center stage in the humorous and crowdpleasing
“Bassoon It Will Be Christmas”. Robert W. Smith’s “An American Christmas” brings a touch of
patriotic warmth to the program, and no holiday concert would be complete without Leroy
Anderson’s iconic “A Christmas Festival”. As a cherished tradition, one lucky young audience
member will step onto the podium to conduct Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, sending everyone home
with smiles and holiday cheer. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, merriment, and
American Christmas spirit.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts start at 4:00 p.m. and doors open at 3:00.
Listed by Arizona Winds (Wix Events), gathered by the Surprise events calendar.