Under the Christmas Tree - The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus

We invite you to the holiday concert “Under the Christmas Tree,” performed in Riga by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus. The concert will feature holiday music that brings people together, inspires, and honors shared traditions, friendship, and partnership.

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus invite audiences to a holiday concert, where professional military musicians and the Soldiers’ Chorus will share the holiday spirit with the people and visitors of Riga.

The band’s history began in 1940, and it was activated in 1941. After World War II, the unit was reactivated in Germany in 1949 as the 33rd Army Band. In 1952, it joined the headquarters of U.S. Army Europe and became widely known as the U.S. Army Europe Band.

The Soldiers’ Chorus was founded in 1967 and merged with the band in 1981. Since 2021, the ensemble has officially been known as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus. The ensemble has performed in more than two dozen countries and proudly represents the U.S. Army, serving soldiers, allies, and strengthening lasting international partnerships.

Admission to the concert is free, but ticket reservation is required. 1,000 free tickets are available. Seats in the hall are unnumbered and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.