• Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays at the Alberta Legislature

  • Celebrate the Season programming is finished for 2024.

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Celebrate the Season

Every December, the Legislative Assembly celebrates the holiday season with Albertans by lighting up the Legislature Grounds and featuring free festive musical performances in the beautiful Legislature rotunda and grounds.

 Check back for December 2025 dates and details. We hope to see you then!

 

Celebrate the Season

December 6 to 21, 2024

Legislature Building Rotunda

Fridays : Noon to 1 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays : 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Entry is through the West Doors, where security screening is required for all visitors. The doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.
Seating in the Rotunda is limited, priority should be given to those with mobility issues. Standing room available. 

Light Up

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Outside Queen Elizabeth II Building, south end of Violet King Henry Plaza 

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. :  Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre open - Free family friendly activities, musical performances and hot chocolate available by donation. Explore the Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts, Democracy Discovery Centre and Pehonan Theatre. Washrooms available.

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. : Light Up ceremony and festive musical performance on the south end of the Violet King Henry Plaza. Come join us for the countdown and light up of the majestic Legislature grounds, including the return of the big Christmas tree!

Celebrate the Season

December 6 to 21, 2024

Legislature Building Rotunda

Fridays : Noon to 1 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays : 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Entry is through the West Doors, security screening required for all visitors. Seating in the Rotunda is limited, priority should be given to those with mobility issues. Standing room available. 

2024 Performance Schedule

Celebrate the Season

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Visitor Centre Open House and Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate served in the Visitor Centre

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Light-Up Ceremony

Visitor Centre is open! (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

6:30 p.m.

ON STAGE OUTSIDE

Monsignor Fee Otterson School Glee Club

ON STAGE INSIDE

Midsun School Band

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

Menisa School Choir

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

Hilwie Hamdon School Choir

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Viola! Viola!

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wellspring Ukelele Choir

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Group!

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ritchie Trombone Choir

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

Suzuki Charter School

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

Lansdowne School Choir

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Chance!

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saxophobia

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Trembita Choir Ensemble

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Razom Orchestra

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

Lynnwood School Choir and Bells

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

La Chorale de L'école Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Overtones (Cosmo Music Society)

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cosmopolitan Choir (Cosmo Music Society)

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Alberta Northern Lights Chorus

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Liederkranz Male Choir

Legislature Building Notice:

The Legislative Chamber and Galleries are currently closed for maintenance and will not be open for viewing during public tours. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Public entrance to the Legislature is located on the west side of the building.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled guided tour. 
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Watch Live Performances

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See the lights

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Revel in the Magic

Grounds Map

Your guide to navigating the Legislature grounds.