Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte Presents: JOY!
The GMCC Holiday Concert
Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.
Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!
Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!
🎟️ Performance Dates
Thursday, December 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM 
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM
📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4 performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.
🌿 Go Green with GMCC & WCC
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and the Women’s Chorus of Charlotte are proud leaders in the Green Chorus movement, championing sustainability in the arts. As part of our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we encourage all patrons to consider public transportation when attending our performances.
The Galilee Center is conveniently accessible via several Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus routes:
Route 9 – Central Avenue
Runs directly along Central Ave with stops near the venue.
Route 23 – Shamrock Drive
Connects neighborhoods north of Central Ave and intersects with Route 9.
Route 39 – Eastway
Serves the Eastway corridor and links to Central Ave via nearby stops.
For schedules and trip planning, visit the CATS Bus Routes and Schedules page.
Let’s make music and make a difference — together. 🎶♻️
🛒 Support NourishUp Pantry
We are thrilled to partner with the NourishUp pantry (formerly Loaves and Fishes), housed at the Galilee Center. We invite you to bring items to donate — your generosity helps provide essential goods to neighbors in need.
Most-needed items include:
• Breakfast cereal
• Canned black beans, corn, peas (pop-top lids preferred)
• Staples (flour, sugar)
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
• Basic spices (salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin)
• Disposable diapers
Thank you for helping us spread JOY — onstage and in our community. 💚