UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- When: Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas Sweaters,” under the baton of Dr. Will Kesling. The chorus and orchestra — with over 300 student and community singers and musicians — will take the stage for this festive concert. The evening’s centerpiece, “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Song,” brings the theme to life with music, humor and holiday spirit. Audience is encouraged to don their most outrageous ugly sweaters and join us for a night of laughter, merriment and plenty of holiday cheer.
Free Admission – Ticket Required:
Tickets will be distributed beginning Monday, November 2 starting at noon either in-person at the Phillips Center Box Office or via online delivery from the UFPA ticketing website.
Maximum 4 advance tickets per guest.
***Advanced tickets only guarantee admission prior to 7:15 p.m. Remaining seats will be filled starting at 7:15 p.m. to the stand-by line on a first-come, first-serve basis.***
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Contact Phone: 352-392-2787
- Category: Free
Thursday & Friday, November 19 & 20, 2026
All repeats 
