Holiday at The Temple: An Elegant Affair

Holiday at The Temple

A Benefit for the Arts & Wellness

Holiday at The Temple: An Elegant Affair returns this year for an unforgettable evening featuring Grammy Award-winning gospel icons Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark-Sheard of the legendary Clark Sisters.

Join us for a spectacular holiday benefit concert bringing together the powerful sounds of Gospel, Classical, Jazz, and the performing arts in one of the Bay Area’s most historic venues.

Friday, December 12, 2026 – Doors Open at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM
Calvin Simmons Theatre at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts | Oakland, CA

Experience the Celebration

Holiday at The Temple is more than a concert—it is a holiday tradition rooted in joy, inspiration, community, and impact.

Experience an extraordinary evening featuring:

• Gospel legends Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark-Sheard

• An incredible live band performing Gospel, Jazz, Classical, and holiday favorites reimagined for the season

• Special performances and collaborations featuring Bay Area and statewide artists, special guests, and our youth ensemble

• An elegant holiday atmosphere celebrating the joy of the season through music, family, faith, and community

This year’s event continues HATT’s commitment to giving back, benefiting Bay Area nonprofit partners In Session and Youth UpRising and supporting youth, the arts, health and wellness, and stronger communities.

Come dressed in your festive best and experience an evening of extraordinary music, celebration, and purpose.

Holiday at The Temple — one of your favorite things to experience this holiday season.

Tickets, Group Sales & Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact: admin@holidayatthetemple.com

Picture This:

A symphony of strings, electrifying horns, and a band that’ll have you on your feet all night.

 This isn’t your average holiday gathering. It’s a musical journey through the season’s most beloved tunes, reimagined in an atmosphere of excellence, elegance, and celebration.

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  Proceeds for this year’s event will benefit two amazing Bay Area non-profits - INSession insessionnow.org and Youth UpRising youthuprising.org.

A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Sponsorship & Group Sales Opportunities Available

Contact us to learn more:

Marcus McCauley | Founder & Executive Director, In Session

Come on down to the Holiday at the Temple it will be your favorite thing!

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

Audience of One audienceof1.org

Audience of One (Ao1) is honored to partner with Holiday at The Temple in celebrating the power of worship, unity, and community. Dedicated to reconciliation across generations, cultures, and denominations, Ao1 creates spaces where believers can encounter God together as one body. This partnership reflects our shared belief that music and worship are powerful tools for reconciliation, healing, renewal, and joy. Together, we uplift the community and honor God as our true audience.

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts HJKarts.org

The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a world-class event center at the former Oakland Municipal Auditorium. Within its walls are 5 spectacular venues: a 25,000-square-foot arena, a 1,500-seat proscenium theatre, a speakeasy-style lounge, and 2 hotel-style ballrooms.

 Conveniently located on the edge of Lake Merritt near Oakland’s Downtown and Chinatown districts, this historic building hosted countless performances, concerts, and recitals in its original 90-year run. Upon reopening in spring 2024, The Henry J. Kaiser Center will once again continue showcase the East Bay’s arts and culture and is a proud partner of Holiday at The Temple.

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