Join us at the Villa Montezuma on December 14 and 15 for a holiday chamber opera inspired by Charles Dickens's Christmas ghost story!

Celebrate Christmas at the 10th and final Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of Yuletide! Join us in the second week of the month, December 14 and 15, at 7 PM both days at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego.

A Christmas Carol is a beloved holiday tale by Charles Dickens which is credited with popularizing the secular celebration of Christmas in Victorian England. We're bringing the classic story to life through music, using the haunting score Bernard Hermann wrote for the 1954 TV movie alongside other classical selections. Then, enjoy more classical Yuletide songs and arias!

In keeping with the Villa's gracious history, we encourage our guests to dress up for the evening! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For December, wear your holiday best, Dickens style!

End the year with a classical Christmas Carol!

Note: We’re giving three performances of A Christmas Carol this holiday season, one at the Grey Whale Castle on December 4 and two at the Villa Montezuma on December 14 and 15. The ticket link below is for the Tuesday night show.