27th Annual Festival of Lights at Santa Clara University

The 27th Annual Festival of Lights at Santa Clara University returns on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., bringing a beloved holiday tradition back to the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís. For 27 years, this annual concert has welcomed the winter season with live music, seasonal decorations, and holiday cheer.

Presented by SCU Presents, the concert features performances by the Santa Clara University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. Audiences can enjoy a mix of contemporary harmonies and diverse choral selections, all surrounded by the seasonal lighting and decorations of Mission Santa Clara.

Whether continuing an annual tradition or attending for the first time, the Festival of Lights offers a festive way to celebrate the holiday season while enjoying live choral music in one of Santa Clara’s most historic settings.