Celebrate the magic of the holiday season all month with KET’s special lineup of Christmas concerts and other seasonal programs.

KET’s holiday programs include:

Holidays at Murray State
The Murray State University Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra and featured soloists highlight this seasonal special.
KET Friday, Dec. 8 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 21 • 9/8 pm

Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas
Mary Berry spends Christmas in her mother’s homeland of Scotland and cooks up some indulgent dishes.
KET Monday, Dec. 18 • 10/9 pm
KET2 Monday, Dec. 25 • 9/8 pm

Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Award-winning artists Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for this festive and uplifting Christmas special.
KET Friday, Dec. 22 • 9/8 pm
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 14 • 9/8 pm

Karamu: Feast for the 7th Day
Join lifestyle expert Sira Williams for this exploration of the tradition of Kwanzaa and the culinary traditions of West Africa.
KET Friday, Dec. 22 • 10:30/9:30 pm
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 14 • 10:30/9:30 pm

Josh Turner King Size Manger
Recording artist Josh Turner rings in the holiday season with his first Christmas special, featuring special guests Pat McLaughlin, Rhonda Vincent and more.
KET Sunday, Dec. 24 • 2/1 pm

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
After a disastrous production of Peter Pan, a dramatic society is banned from participating in this year’s A Christmas Carol but is nonetheless undeterred.
KET Sunday, Dec. 24 • 7/6 pm
KET2 Thursday, Dec. 21 • 10/9 pm

Crane Candlelight Concert: Let It Shine
Student musicians from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music take to the stage in celebration of the holiday season.
KET Monday, Dec. 25 • 5/4 pm

Call the Midwife Holiday Special 2023
In this Christmas special, midwives of London’s Nonnatus House deliver more babies and drama during the festive period.
KET Monday, Dec. 25 • 8/7 & 9:30/8:30 pm
KET2 Tuesday, Dec. 26 • 8/7 pm

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Join Alan Cumming for the real story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, featuring the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, in this holiday treat.
KET Tuesday, Dec. 26 • 9/8 pm

Debbie Gibson Holiday: A Soundcheck Special
Singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson performs songs from her first holiday album, Winterlicious.
KET Tuesday, Dec. 26 • 10:30/9:30 pm

All programs can be streamed at KET.org or on the PBS app.

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