’Tis the Season to Save the Date

This holiday season, make your days merry and bright with your fellow Tigers! 

Trinity University invites you to its weekend of holiday festivities. Kick off the weekend with the voices and harmonies of Trinity’s talented vocal and instrumental ensembles at the Christmas Concert. Next, partake in a candlelit Vespers service at Parker Chapel. Finally, stroll with fellow Trinity community members at Christmas on Oakmont, enjoying good food, company, and holiday cheer. For those who can’t make it in person, livestreaming will be available for the Christmas Concert and Vespers through Tiger Network.

Alumni Holiday Party

Friday, December 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

Korbell Great Hall

Alumni Relations and Development invites you to the Alumni Holiday Party—a night filled with cheer, great food, and unforgettable moments.

Indulge yourself in delicious food stations, decadent desserts, and festive drinks. Plus, there's holiday fun for the whole family with activities for the kids and time to connect with friends.

Afterward, we'll keep the holiday spirit going at the Christmas Concert in Laurie Auditorium, where we've reserved premier seating just for our party guests. In addition to reserved premier seating, guests will also have early access to event parking, sparing you the hassle of finding a spot during this popular event. These exclusive perks ensure you can relax and savor each moment of this cherished Trinity tradition.

This event is open to all Trinity community members. Space is limited, and it is a paid ticketed event. Visit the event listing to view ticket prices and to register.

Christmas Concert

Friday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. 

Laurie Auditorium

Livestreamed on Tiger Network

Trinity student musicians will return to the stage to perform the University’s 31st 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, the Trinity String Quartet, and various other student ensembles. The Trinity Jazz Ensemble performs holiday favorites in the lobby immediately after the concert. The Trinity community, as well as the general public, is welcome to attend. 

The event is free, and tickets are not required. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating.

Vespers

Sunday, December 7, at 6 p.m. 

Margarite B. Parker Chapel

Livestreamed on Tiger Network

The Sunday following the Christmas Concert, the Trinity community and their family members are invited to gather in the Margarite B. Parker Chapel for an annual Christmas service. This year marks the service’s 100th anniversary, celebrated with the premiere of a new work by composition faculty member Brian Bondari, featuring a commissioned text by poet Anthony Charles Silvestri. The 1925 Mirage contains the first mention of the Christmas Vespers service, making the candlelit tradition nearly a century old. 

The event is free, and tickets are not required. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating.

Christmas on Oakmont

Sunday, December 7, 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. 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.