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Elf in Concert

2026tue15dec7:30 pmElf in ConcertPresented by Austin Symphony Orchestra

Time

December 15, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

Dell Hall

701 W. Riverside Dr.

Event Details

Nobody spreads Christmas cheer quite like Buddy the Elf! This holiday season, your Austin Symphony Orchestra brings Elf in Concert to Dell Hall at the Long Center, performing John Debney’s heartwarming score live as the full film plays on the big screen.

What To Expect

  • This is an indoor event.
  • All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket to attend the performance.
  • Prohibited items include but are not limited to: Outside food or drinks, weapons of any kind including pocket knives, Professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses), Video cameras, illegal or illicit items of any kind, tents, vending of any kind and soliciting of any kind.
  • Animals and pets are not permitted except for properly identified service animals.
  • Ticket prices for this event are inclusive of fees – what you see is what you will pay. Please read our FAQ for more information.

Questions? Email our 3M Box Office or hit us up on social media at any time. You can also call the 3M Box Office at (512) 474-LONG (5664) or TTY (800) 735-2989 and get your questions answered right away.

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