Celebrating Holiday Traditions at Trinity

Since the early 1900s, the Trinity University community has come together to celebrate the joy of the season through cherished traditions. From the beautiful sounds of the Christmas Concert to the peaceful candlelight of Vespers, this season brings us together in reflection and celebration.

Join us on December 6 and 8 for a weekend full of good music, glad tidings, and warm company. For those who can’t make it in person, livestreaming will be available for the Christmas Concert and Vespers through Tiger Network.

Friday, December 6 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Korbell Great Hall

Celebrate the season with your Trinity family! Join us for a festive evening filled with delicious food stations, decadent desserts, and seasonal drinks. Enjoy holiday fun for the whole family, with special activities for kids and time to reconnect with friends. Afterward, keep the holiday spirit alive at the Christmas Concert, with premier seating reserved for our party guests. You’ll also enjoy early access to event parking, making your arrival smooth and stress-free. These exclusive perks allow you to relax and fully savor this cherished Trinity alumni tradition.

This is a paid event for alumni, family, and friends. Register here.

Friday, December 6 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Laurie Auditorium | Livestreamed on Tiger Network

Trinity student musicians will return to the stage to perform the University’s 30th annual Christmas Concert. The combined Trinity Choirs, Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Handbell Ensemble will perform at this year’s concert. Pre-concert music will include informal performances by the Trinitones, the AcaBellas, and the Trinity String Quartet. The Trinity Jazz Ensemble performs holiday favorites in the lobby immediately after the concert. The Trinity community, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend.

The event is free, and tickets are not required. Please arrive early to find parking in case there is a football game going on at Alamo Stadium.

Vespers

Sunday, December 8 | 6 p.m. | Parker Chapel | Livestreamed on Tiger Network

The Sunday following the Christmas Concert, Trinity faculty, staff, students, alumni and their families are invited to gather in the Parker Chapel for an annual Christmas service. The 1925 Mirage contains the first mention of the Christmas Vespers service, making the candlelit tradition of carols, songs, and scripture nearly a century old.

The event is free, and tickets are not required.

Christmas on Oakmont

Sunday, December 8 | Immediately following Vespers | Oakmont Court

After Vespers, the Trinity community is invited to descend upon Oakmont Court, where the University president and leadership will greet faculty, staff, and students in front of their homes. A tradition that dates back at least to the 1970s, Christmas on Oakmont is a chance for Tigers to roam house to house while enjoying tasty treats, festive music, and good friends along the way.

The event is free, and tickets are not required.