Kurt Bestor

Live at the Eccles presents A Kurt Bestor Christmas December 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.

Kurt Bestor, a celebrated two-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy-nominated composer and performer, is known for his remarkable ability to compose in a wide range of styles and genres—from classical to jazz, cinematic to Broadway. His works have been performed by orchestras, choirs, and soloists around the world, and his iconic song of peace, Prayer of the Children, remains one of the most frequently performed vocal pieces globally. During the Christmas season, he is especially known for his popular holiday performances. Concertgoers throughout the Western United States have enjoyed his easy-going manner, engaging stage presence, and distinctive arrangements of Yuletide favorites for thirty eight years.