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Christmas at Valpo

A Vespers Concert

Grace Unbounded, Love Divine ~ Christmas at Valpo 2026

Begin the Advent and Christmas season with Valparaiso University. The community gathers the first weekend of December each year to share a joyful evening featuring a vespers concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection and a global-themed Christmas dinner in the Harre Union Ballrooms.

Enjoy Savior of the Nations, Come, Christmas at Valpo 2025 here.

Christmas Concert and Dinner

Concert Dates:

Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Ticket info

Ticket Pricing

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Concert Ticket Pricing

General Admission: $20/person
Children 6 and under: Free
Valpo Faculty, Staff, and Students: *Free

Parking

Free parking is available in Lots 14 and 15, which are west of the Harre Union. You can walk to the Chapel from these lots, or a free campus shuttle will be making round trips throughout the evening to these lots, as well.
The Chapel turn-around will be restricted to drop off only. VU Police will be present to limit access.

Christmas Dinner

Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Harre Union Ballrooms
$27/person

We invite you to join us for a festive Christmas dinner before the Vespers Concert! This meal will feature a selection of Christmas dishes from around the world, reflecting Valparaiso University’s global influence and the international impact of the Lutheran tradition. Dinner attendees will have preferred seating reserved at the concert.

The dinner will be served buffet-style. While we will do our best to have options that can accommodate common allergens or dietary needs, if you have any specific concerns email them to .

Menu

Entrees

  • Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
  • Malagasy Chicken – GF
  • Tanzanian Coconut Chickpea Curry – GF, Vegan

Starches

  • German Buttered Spaetzle – Vegetarian
  • Norwegian Herb-Roasted Potatoes – GF, Vegan

Vegetables

  • German Braised Red Cabbage with Apples – GF, Vegan
  • Ethiopian Fasolia-Style Green Beans and Carrots – GF, Vegan

Breads

  • Finnish Rye Bread – Vegetarian
  • Naan Bread – Vegetarian

Dessert

  • Tanzanian Banana Coconut Bread Pudding – Vegetarian
  • German Apple Strudel – Vegetarian

Important Information

New this year: All tickets should be purchased online.

*Valpo faculty, staff, and students will receive a coupon code for their complimentary tickets.

Note:
Tickets are expected to sell out before Thanksgiving, so advance purchase is strongly recommended. Day-of ticket availability is not guaranteed and is expected to be very limited, if available at all. Any remaining tickets sold on the day of the event will cost an additional $5 per ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable unless the performance is canceled.

Participants & Program Info

Program
download 2025 pdf

Participants
  • Chorale
  • Chamber Concert Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
  • The Bach Choir
  • Treble Choir
  • Bass Choir
  • Ensemble conductors: Jeffrey Scott Doebler, Jordan Dollins, Marin Jacobson, Diego Piedra
  • Haruhito Miyagi, organist
  • Campus pastors: Katherine Museus and James Wetzstein

Concert streaming and on-demand viewing

Enjoy the 2025 Christmas at Valpo concert on the ValpoArts YouTube Channel.

Departments That make it Possible!

Music Department
Chapel of the Resurrection
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