PHILADELPHIA, PA — Chris’ Jazz Café is tuning up for one of its most ambitious holiday seasons yet, announcing a robust December lineup featuring nine themed shows, two high-profile weekend performances, and a three-show New Year’s Eve celebration set to swing revelers straight into 2026.
“We’re excited to be getting into the holiday spirit with an unbelievable lineup of musicians,” said Chef and Owner Mark DeNinno. “We have a variety of shows featuring Christmas music as well as hometown favorites such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Alex Claffy and Joe Block, who have returned from their globetrotting travels to spend the holidays in Philadelphia.”
This year’s schedule blends festive tradition with signature Chris’ Jazz Café flair, with performances ranging from soulful holiday sets to big band classics, jazz reinterpretations of Christmas standards, and renowned artists returning to the Philadelphia stage.
Chelsea Reed & The Fair Weather Nine will headline New Year’s Eve, bringing their famously danceable swing and blues back to Sansom Street for a night of celebration. Guests can choose from three showtimes — 7 p.m., 9 p.m., or 11 p.m. — with the final performance culminating in a midnight champagne toast.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY LINEUP
- December 6 — Tim Brey Trio: 10th Anniversary of Unwrap
- December 9 — Holiday Soul with Josh Lawrence & Friends
- December 16 — Holiday Soul with Josh Lawrence & Friends
- December 17 — Peter Frank Orchestra Holiday Show
- December 18 — Laura Orzehoski Quartet performs Vince Guaraldi Christmas classics
- December 19 — Benny Benack III Quintet Holiday Show featuring Michael “Sonny Step” Stephenson
- December 20 — Anais Reno Quintet: “White Christmas” Holiday Show
- December 23 — Holiday Soul with Josh Lawrence & Friends
- December 24 — Bruce Klauber Swings the Sinatra Christmas Songbook
- December 31 — New Year’s Eve with Chelsea Reed & The Fair Weather Nine
SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENTS
- December 12–13 — Joe Farnsworth Trio with special guest Emmet Cohen
- December 26–27 — Kurt Rosenwinkel Riptet featuring Joe Block, Alex Claffy, Aidan McKeon, and Ofri Nehemya
Chris’ Jazz Café is offering a variety of ticketing options this season, including dinner-and-show packages built around a three-course chef tasting menu, VIP seating, and general admission. All seats are premium, and guests can also enjoy livestream access through the club’s YouTube channel, @ChrisJazzCafePhilly.
The club’s merchandise store features jazz-themed gifts for the season, including apparel, glassware, masks, and matches.
Located at 1421 Sansom Street, Chris’ Jazz Café is Philadelphia’s longest continuously operating jazz club, hosting live performances Tuesday through Saturday. For reservations or additional information, visit www.ChrisJazzCafe.com or call 215-568-3131.
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