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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in December 2024

Home Alone Tour With Macauley Culkin at Rosemont Theater

Home Alone Tour With Macauley Culkin

Starting on November 30, iconic Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin is embarking on his A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin' tour. At each of the 14 shows, he will screen the original 1990 Home Alone film, followed by a moderated Q&A session and audience questions. Fans will hear Culkin discuss his on-set experiences, favorite memories from filming, and why the movie remains a beloved holiday classic. The tour kicks off in Buffalo, NY, at Sheas Performing Arts Center and ends on December 13 at Newark, NJ's New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available now so make sure you grab tickets to this unique experience while they last!

A Christmas Carol at Albert Goodman Theater

A Christmas Carol

Once again the Goodman Theatre magics up your annual holiday cheer in the form of this beloved holiday tradition. Between the spooky arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers and of course the ubiquitous "Bah Humbugs," you will experience Scrooge's joyful late-life discovery of love and the true riches of family.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at CIBC Theatre

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

Dec 10 - 15

CIBC Theatre

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Vibrant Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Allstate Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Des Plaines Theatre

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Silver Creek Event Center At Four Winds

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Genesee Theater

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Based on the beloved 1964 animated special, this adaptation brings everyone's favourite reindeer to the stage. This classic tale teaches the importance of friendship and respect, whilst getting everyone very excited for Christmas in the process! The perfect event for all the family treat your loved ones to an extra special holiday treat this Christmas.

Elf in Concert at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

John Denver Tribute: A Rocky Mountain Christmas at Broadway Playhouse

John Denver Tribute: A Rocky Mountain Christmas

The celebrated talents of the beloved John Denver are the focus of this unforgettable holiday concert. Taking you back to the 70s, join consummate showman Rick Schuler as he pays tribute to the late icon, playing some of his most cherished songs, alongside hits from Denver's holiday albums and TV Specials, including 'Aspenglow,' 'Away In A Manger,' and many more.

Pentatonix at Allstate Arena

Pentatonix

Ring in the holiday season with three-time Grammy winners Pentatonix! The four-piece who found success through NBC's The Sing-Off, have been at the forefront of the recent a capella revival. With record-breaking albums behind them, the kings and queen of acapella jingle across the country on their 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour!'.

Salt Creek Ballet - The Nutcracker at North Shore Center

Salt Creek Ballet - The Nutcracker

Once again, Salt Creek Ballet will march their way on to the stage this December for the holiday season! Follow the journey of our brave heroine Clara and her dashing nutcracker prince, as they battle armed mice and celebrate victory at the court of the Sugar Plum Fairy! A must-see for ballet fans to celebrate the festive season with all the family.

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