# Event Details

- **Event Name**: American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Peter Wilson, conductor

The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its annual tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and 30-year Marine Veteran violinist. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians, including faculty members from George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music as well as instrumentalists from U.S. Armed Forces music ensembles and local orchestras. Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites designed for the entire family.

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Run Time: approximately two hours, plus intermission

This performance also takes place on Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at our sister venue, the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfax/american-festival-pops-orchestra-holiday-pops-songs-of-the-season/200028342640845
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, holiday, performances, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairfax
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030
- **lat**: 38.82952
- **long**: -77.30928
- **full address**: 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season being held?
  - **A:** American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm at 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030.
- **Q**: Who is organizing American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season?
  - **A:** American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season is organized by Center for the Arts at George Mason University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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