In 1993, Tim Burton released his spookiest, most ghoulish feature film yet, creating a new Christmas tradition in the process. Beloved cult hit, stop motion feature The Nightmare Before Christmas crossed festive fare with chilling elements of Halloween for a rollicking adventure filled with morbid, yet loveable creatures, undead romance and what would become Burton's trademark gothic story telling, not to mention a memorable, instantly singable score by Danny Elfman.

Experience the Nutcracker as you never have before! Breathing new life and excitement into the time-honored holiday tradition, the San Francisco Symphony joins forces with Los Angeles-based theatrical circus company Troupe Vertigo to present Tchaikovsky's enchanting Yuletide masterpiece, but instead of stage-based ballet, dancers and cirque artists tumble, cartwheel, and take flight as they tell the tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.

Celebrate the holidays with one of music's most beloved traditions, with Jonathan Cohen conducting the San Francisco Symphony in a performance of Handel's Messiah. A cherished holiday custom since its premiere in 1742, this splendid oratorio features some of the most popular refrains in Western music; from "Comfort ye, my people" to the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.

Jose Hernandez's world-renowned Mariachi band, Mariachi Sol De Mexico, heads out across the States to bring you their infectious sound to their fans across the country. The Grammy-nominated super-group present their extensive back catalog of Mariachi hits both traditional and contemporary! Don't miss their much anticipated Christmas tour - A Merry-achi Christmas!

A festive fiesta like no other, don't miss the delights of Merry-achi Christmas, a jovial celebration of the season featuring the best in Mexican and American holiday traditions as interpreted by the nations finest Mariachi ensembles. Expect song, dance and smiles in a vivid, heritage-rich evening you won't forget!