Christmas in Baton Rouge: A Celebration Pass

​For the first time, enjoy holiday performances of ballet, opera, and symphony orchestra—all in one ticket.

The new Celebration Pass includes discounted admittance to Baton Rouge Symphony's "Home for the Holidays" (December 2), Opera Louisiane's Amahl and the Night Visitors (December 7), and Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker (December 16). Treat family and friends to a special holiday celebration this season, and enjoy the performing arts of Baton Rouge. $75 at bontempstix.com.

December 2: Baton Rouge Symphony's Home for the Holidays: The Baton Rouge Symphony, Symphony Chorus, and Interfaith Gospel Ensemble fill the LSU Union with the rich sounds of the season, from across a range of holiday traditions. 7 pm–9 pm at the LSU Union Theater. brso.org.

December 7: Opera Lousiane's Amahl and the Night Visitors: When a mysterious group of Kings arrive on the doorstep of a poor mother and her soon, the mother is faced with a life-changing decision. Experience a message of faith, charity, and love as Opera Louisiane brings together a community of voices for an inspiring one hour performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors. 7:30 pm at Church International (Quail Drive behind Pennington Biomedical Center). operalouisiane.com. 

December 16: Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker: Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's holiday classic enters a new realm as it makes its debut on the stage of the Raising Cane's River Center Arena. Bringing together internationally acclaimed guest artists, local children, and professional and pre-professional performers, not to mention the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, The Nutcracker, A Tale from the Bayou is sure to delight audiences with its lavish choreography and costumes and creative new twists. 2 pm at the Raising Cane's River Center. batonrougeballet.org.