Holiday at The Temple: An Elegant Affair

This December, join us for Holiday at The Temple: An Elegant Affair — a dazzling benefit concert and the official kickoff of the 10-Year Celebration of HATT (Holiday at The Temple)! Come join us dressed in your finest festive attire for an unforgettable night benefitting the arts and health & wellness. It all happens Friday, December 12, at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Centre for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theater. Doors open at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7:00 PM. 

 Experience a captivating evening that blends the soulful sounds of Gospel, the timeless beauty of Classical, and the smooth, elegant sounds of Jazz.


Picture This:

A symphony of live 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.

We are thrilled to share HATT 2025 headliners, along with a host of artists from all over the Bay Area and beyond:

  • The legendary Dorinda Clark-Cole

  • American Idol’s Roman Collins

  • Producer Marcus McCauley 


    Featured Artists Include:

Lawrence Matthews, Alfreda Lyons-Campbell, Markita Knight, Ashling Cole, Darius Braxton, Vadia, Aliya Hall, K-Ross, Kevin & Pam Sharp, Sean Dodson, Christolenae Thomas, Phylicia Hill, Brooklyn Fields, and Jerrell Mason & Elevation Chorale


 Ticket Pricing:

$50 – $150 (plus applicable ticketing fees)

  •  VIP Starting at $100

  • Premier Starting at $75

  • General Admission Starting at $50


    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.

 Get Your Tickets at HolidAtTheTemple.com Use the code HATT10 to claim your early bird discount through September 27, 2025!


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.