Name: Home for the Holidays - Fresno Philharmonic
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05

The Saroyan Theatre is Fresno’s premier cultural arts destination and home to the area’s leading performing arts groups, including the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Fresno Grand Opera, Broadway in Fresno, Valley Performing Arts Council and Lively Arts Foundation. The theatre also hosts a variety of comedy shows, concerts, family entertainment and community events. This historic 2,351-seat performing arts theatre recently underwent an extensive renovation, including beautiful front-of-house enhancements to the main lobby and VIP Lounge, as well as back-of-house upgrades with eight state-of-the-art dressing rooms and star rooms, two chorus rooms, two production offices and a green room with built-in bar and leather furniture – all while retaining the old-world charm of this iconic and elegant theatre named after Fresno’s own acclaimed Oscar and Pulitzer Prize winning author. The theatre features a VIP lounge off the main lobby and offers an enormous selection of superb snacks, cocktails, and desserts catered by Pardini’s Catering & Banquets – all of which can be pre-ordered prior to the show and ready at intermission. The Saroyan Theatre welcomes every performer and invites patrons to experience live entertainment in a grand style.

William Saroyan Theatre

Valdez Hall is a grand venue offering groups maximum flexibility and the freedom to create the perfect setting for special events. This multi-purpose, 32,000 square-foot hall is column free, has an attached full service kitchen, a 20′ x 30′ built-in performance stage, two green rooms and is great value for a venue of its size. From weddings to banquets to staged events and expositions, the Valdez Hall is well suited for large celebrations, both public and private.

Valdez Hall

The complex now spans over five city blocks and boasts five separate facilities. The expansion of Selland Arena in 1981 brought a seating capacity of 11,300. The exhibit hall was renamed Exhibit Hall South in December 1999 upon the completion of the new 77,000 square foot exhibit hall which encompasses 25 meeting rooms in addition to housing the Center's administration and operation divisions.

Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center

With three exhibit halls that can be used separately or combined into one large hall, the venue offers more than 66,000 square feet of ﬂexible space and a full-service kitchen, perfect for exhibits, conventions and trade shows, as well as social functions such as weddings, banquets and community events. The second ﬂoor offers 20 meeting rooms, including an elegant exhibitor lounge with skylight that can be easily conﬁgured with a variety of options for meetings and breakout sessions. An additional 16,000 square feet of space is also available in the ﬁrst and second ﬂoor lobbies, perfect for pre-function receptions, registrations and displays.

George’s Shish Kebab Restaurant is known for their authentic Armenian, American and Middle Eastern foods. The service is always friendly and there are full banquet facilities available there. Salads and appetizers are perfectly prepared and the entrees are mouth-watering and full of flavor.

George's Shish Kebab

Raw Fresno provides prepackaged, organic, locally grown gourmet plant based meals, appetizers, entrees, desserts, fresh juice and smoothies using sustainable practices and honors constant connection to the earth.

Raw Fresno

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California USA Youth Wrestling

Fresno Monsters Hockey

One of the region's premier event venues, Selland Arena is energy! Widely known for having the best sight lines in the Valley – where every seat is close to the action— the arena also boasts the largest general admission floor in the region. More than 10 million visitors have enjoyed a variety of concerts, family shows, and sporting events during Selland Arena's colorful history.

Selland Arena

United Security Bank is committed to improving shareholder value and delivering the highest quality products and services while being responsive to the changing needs of their customers and business markets. Their primary business strategy is to increase market share in the local communities they serve, as well as to expand into new markets when sound business opportunities present themselves.

United Security Bank

The Fresno Downtown District is so full of life, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center is right at the heart of it. Great rooms, refreshing outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and superb buffet dining.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center

Fresno and Clovis are the epicenter for sporting excellence at all levels (from youth to adult) in California. With 6,500+ hotel rooms, premier facilities, a central location, and great weather, sporting events can be held here without dealing with parking headaches and traffic issues. Don’t let the rural appearance fool you, this is the 5th largest city in California and our grit is greater.&#x20;

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The Fresno Philharmonic’s annual holiday musical tradition returns. Conductor Scott Seaton (Music Director North State Symphony) leads the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Master Chorale and mezzo-soprano Laurel Semerdjian in a concert of seasonal music, including music from *A Charlie Brown Christmas*, *Frozen*, *‘Twas the Night Before Christmas*, *Sleigh Ride* and more. Come early for hot chocolate and photos in front of the Christmas tree.

Subscriber presale available now. Tickets go on sale to the general public in August.

Home for the Holidays - Fresno Philharmonic

Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational is taking place Nov 7, 2026 at Fresno City College.&#x20;

**Please be sure to reach out to the hotel directly for assistance with booking your room blocks.  Please mention the 2026 Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational when calling.**

2026 Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational

3C2A State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA.&#x20;

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2026 3C2A State Cross Country Championships

The 24th Annual Zinkin Classic returns on December 18–19, 2026, at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California. Hosted by Buchanan Wrestling, this premier two-day wrestling tournament draws top athletes from across the state and Central Valley for elite competition. Named in honor of the Zinkin family—pioneers in wrestling and fitness—the event celebrates a legacy of athletic excellence and community spirit. Watch live on Buchanan’s Rokfin Channel and witness high-level matches that set the tone for the season ahead.

**Please be sure to reach out to the hotel directly for assistance with booking your room blocks.  Please mention the 2026 Zinkin Classic Wrestling Tournament when calling. Hotels will have limited availability of rooms at this rate.**

 2026 Zinkin Classic Wrestling Tournament

The 12th Annual Lady Apache Invitational is a premier girls wrestling tournament hosted by Sanger Wrestling at Sanger High School. Taking place January 16–17, 2027, this two-day event brings together top junior varsity and varsity wrestlers from across the region for a competitive showcase of skill and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sanger Wrestling, the tournament features multiple weight classes, elite coaching, and a supportive environment designed to highlight rising talent and foster growth in the sport.



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