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Christmas at Valpo

A Vespers Concert

Savior of the Nations, Come

Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6

Celebrate the spirit of the season with Valparaiso University! The community is invited to share in a joyful evening featuring a Vespers concert in the Chapel of the Resurrection and a global-themed Christmas dinner in the Harre Union Ballrooms.

Christmas Concert and Dinner

Concert Dates:

Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Ticket sales begin October 1st.

Ticket info

Ticket Pricing

Select Dinner and Concert Tickets

Concert Ticket Pricing:

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

Christmas Dinner:

Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Harre Union Ballrooms
$25/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.

Allergies or dietary needs? Contact chapel@valpo.edu

Important Information:

New this year: Tickets should be purchased online.
*Valpo faculty and staff will receive a coupon code for their complimentary tickets.
Only Valpo students should go to the VUCA box office to collect their complimentary tickets. All other tickets should be purchased online. 

Ticket sales begin October 1st.

Participants & Program Info

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

Concert streaming and on-demand viewing

The Saturday performance will be streamed live at 7:30 PM Central Standard Time at the ValpoArts YouTube Channel: The concert will be available for on-demand viewing.

Departments That make it Possible!

Music Department
Chapel of the Resurrection
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