Specials

Specials

Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah

December 4, 2026, 5:00 pm

The vocal ensemble Chicago a cappella highlights the creativity and vitality of American Jewish musical traditions.

Itzhak Perlman’s Hanukkah Radio Party

December 5, 2026, 7:00 pm

The illustrious violinist samples a great variety of music for the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Hearth: Christmas with the Miró Quartet

December 12, 2026, 7:00 pm

New arrangements of favorite holiday tunes presented by the Grammy-nominated string quartet.

WFMT at 75: An Anniversary Performance by J’Nai Bridges

December 13, 2026, 3:00 pm

The holiday season family-friendly abridged version of Mozart's magical opera, sung in English.

Musical Gifts: Joshua Bell and Friends

December 19, 2026, 7:00 pm

The superstar violinist performs holiday favorites.

A Chanticleer Christmas

December 22, 2026, 11:00 pm

The acclaimed male vocal ensemble presents their latest holiday program.

Live from London: Handel’s Messiah

December 23, 2026, 1:00 pm

Polyphony and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment perform live from London's Sinfonia Smith Square Christmas Festival.

Music of the Baroque’s Holiday Brass and Choral Concert

December 25, 2026, 8:00 pm

Andrew Megill leads music by Gabrieli, Praetorius, and others in one of the Chicago's most treasured traditions.

Apollo’s Fire: Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain

December 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

A beloved program of Appalachian music for the holidays.

Holidays with Cantus

December 28, 2026, 8:00 pm

The gentlemen of Cantus share a warm and inviting mix of music for the holidays.

New Year’s Eve with WFMT

December 31, 2026, 10:00 pm

Ring in the New Year with your favorite WFMT hosts.