Name: John Holiday
Start: 2026-04-07T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Weber Chapel, Susquehanna University

Countertenor John Holiday has established himself as “one of the finest countertenors of his generation” (Los Angeles Times). His voice has been praised as “a thing of astonishing beauty” (New Yorker), “arrestingly powerful, secure and dramatically high” (Wall Street Journal), and “timeless” (Washington Post). His unique voice and powerful story have been the subject of profiles in The New Yorker, CNN’s Great Big Story, Los Angeles Times, and more.
In addition to traditional concert performances and recitals, Holiday has curated The John Holiday Experience (JHE) to showcase his affinity and talent for many genres including classical, pop, jazz, and R&B. He has performed at world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, London’s Barbican Center, and the Philharmonie de Paris. Career highlights include a tour with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and appearing as Sorceress in Barrie Kosky’s production of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, among others. The winner of numerous major competitions and the recipient of honors such as the 2017 Marian Anderson Vocal Award, Holiday has also been named one of BroadwayWorld’s “New York Opera Gifts that Keep on Giving”.