The New Holland Band’s 15th Annual Holiday Pops Concert Returns to Lancaster County
Bring the whole family for a Sunday afternoon of holiday musical favorites on December 6, 2026.
The holiday season has a familiar soundtrack: brass and woodwinds, the shimmer of sleigh bells, and a room of neighbors enjoying the music. The New Holland Band is bringing that tradition to The Barn at Paradise Station for its 15th Annual Holiday Pops concert, an afternoon designed for the whole family.
This year’s performance takes place on a Sunday afternoon, with doors opening at 2PM and the concert beginning at 3PM. The earlier hour makes for an easy outing with young children and multigenerational groups, leaving the evening free for dinner or other holiday plans.
“It’s our hope that by moving our annual holiday pops concert to a Sunday afternoon, families will join us in the festive atmosphere of The Barn at Paradise Station and start a new holiday tradition with the music of the New Holland Band,” said Fred Hughes, Music Director of The New Holland Band.
A limited supply of show tickets remain available and include access to the upstairs theater, where a hot chocolate and cookie bar will be open for cash purchases. Day-of tickets will be limited, so pre-ordering is strongly encouraged.
The program is entirely holiday music, thoughtfully chosen for audiences of all ages. Fred selected Jingle Bells Fantasy, a concert band arrangement that offers a fresh take on a seasonal favorite. Warren “Doc” Dougherty contributed a world premiere arrangement of Silent Night, a first for audiences at this concert. Hughes also arranged Frosty and Rudolph Go to the Circus, a lighthearted march that adds a touch of whimsy to the afternoon. Nigel Hess’s A Christmas Overture is a demanding showpiece for the ensemble, leading into a closing sing-along in which the audience is invited to join.
The performers themselves reflect the community they serve. The New Holland Band typically maintains 50 to 60 members, and 45 to 50 are expected on stage for the holiday concert. Ages range from 15 to 90, a rare span of experience that brings generations together on a single stage.
That combination of musical passion and community spirit is what has made Holiday Pops a lasting tradition. For families, it is an opportunity to experience live music together, introduce children to the sound of a full concert band, and create memories that become part of the season’s rituals.
As the holidays fill with schedules and obligations, an afternoon of music offers a welcome pause. Gather your family, secure your seats, and join in the celebration.
Tickets are available at thenewhollandband.simpletix.com.
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