Holiday Shows 2025: Festive Theatre, Concerts, Festivals, and More - Near YOU!
Holiday shows 2025 are your cue to swap sofa time for showtime. This auto-updating feed gathers festive theatre, laugh-out-loud comedy, sparkling concerts, family treats, immersive experiences, and more—so planning a magical night out is as easy as scrolling.
Bookmark this page, check back often, and let the season surprise you.
Note: These listings are public for everyone; seat filler invitations are private and separate (and may differ). Curious about the occasional complimentary tickets in select cities? That’s where OTL Seat Fillers shines.
2025 Holiday Shows - Updates Daily
The Nutcracker
| City | Country | Date(s) | Venue | Company & Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | US | Nov 28, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | David H. Koch Theater | New York City Ballet | Tickets |
| Ogden, UT & Salt Lake City, UT | US | Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2025 | Browning Center (Ogden) & Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre (Salt Lake City) | Ballet West | Tickets |
| Milwaukee, WI | US | Dec 6 – Dec 26, 2025 | Marcus Performing Arts Center | Milwaukee Ballet | Tickets |
| Grand Rapids, MI | US | Dec 12–14 & 19–21, 2025 | DeVos Performance Hall | Grand Rapids Ballet | Tickets |
| Princeton, NJ & New Brunswick, NJ | US | Nov 28 – Dec 21, 2025 | McCarter Theatre (Princeton) & State Theatre New Jersey (New Brunswick) | American Repertory Ballet | Tickets |
| Charlotte, NC | US | Dec 5 – Dec 21, 2025 | Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center | Charlotte Ballet | Tickets |
| Raleigh, NC | US | Dec 11 – Dec 24, 2025 | Multiple (see site) | Carolina Ballet | Tickets |
| London | UK | Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 | Royal Opera House, Covent Garden | The Royal Ballet | Tickets |
| Birmingham | UK | Nov 21 – Dec 13, 2025 | Birmingham Hippodrome | Birmingham Royal Ballet | Tickets |
| London | UK | Dec 11, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025 (multiple dates) | London Coliseum | English National Ballet | Tickets |
| London | UK | Dec 29 – Dec 31, 2025 | Royal Albert Hall | Birmingham Royal Ballet | Tickets |
| Glasgow | UK | Dec 12 – Dec 24, 2025 | Tramway 1 | Scottish Ballet – Wee Nutcracker | Tickets |
| Boston, MA | US | Nov 28 – Dec 28, 2025 | Citizens Bank Opera House | Boston Ballet | Tickets |
| San Francisco, CA | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | War Memorial Opera House | San Francisco Ballet | Tickets |
| Seattle, WA | US | Nov – Dec 2025 | McCaw Hall | Pacific Northwest Ballet | Tickets |
| Chicago, IL | US | Dec 5 – Dec 28, 2025 | Lyric Opera House | Joffrey Ballet | Tickets |
| Houston, TX | US | Nov 28 – Dec 28, 2025 | Wortham Theater Center | Houston Ballet | Tickets |
| Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, FL | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Arsht Center & Broward Center | Miami City Ballet | Tickets |
| Philadelphia, PA | US | Dec 5 – Dec 31, 2025 | Academy of Music | Philadelphia Ballet | Tickets |
| Atlanta, GA | US | Dec 6 – Dec 27, 2025 | Cobb Energy Centre | Atlanta Ballet | Tickets |
| Denver, CO | US | Nov 29 – Dec 28, 2025 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House | Colorado Ballet | Tickets |
| Kansas City, MO | US | Nov 29 – Dec 24, 2025 | Muriel Kauffman Theatre | Kansas City Ballet | Tickets |
| Washington, DC | US | Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2025 | Warner Theatre | The Washington Ballet | Tickets |
| Cincinnati, OH | US | Dec 18 – Dec 28, 2025 | Music Hall | Cincinnati Ballet | Tickets |
| Phoenix, AZ | US | Dec 12 – Dec 27, 2025 | Phoenix Symphony Hall | Ballet Arizona | Tickets |
| Las Vegas, NV | US | Dec 13 – Dec 28, 2025 | Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Tickets |
| Dallas & Fort Worth, TX | US | Nov 28 – Dec 7 & Dec 12 – Dec 28, 2025 | Winspear Opera House & Bass Performance Hall | Texas Ballet Theater | Tickets |
| Portland, OR | US | Dec 5 – Dec 24, 2025 | Keller Auditorium | Oregon Ballet Theatre | Tickets |
| Richmond, VA | US | Dec 6 – Dec 23, 2025 | Carpenter Theatre (Dominion Energy Center) | Richmond Ballet | Tickets |
| Boston, MA | US | Nov–Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Citizens Bank Opera House | Boston Ballet | Tickets |
| San Francisco, CA | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | War Memorial Opera House | San Francisco Ballet | Tickets |
| Seattle, WA | US | Nov–Dec 2025 | McCaw Hall | Pacific Northwest Ballet | Tickets |
| Chicago, IL | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Lyric Opera House | Joffrey Ballet | Tickets |
| Houston, TX | US | Nov–Dec 2025 | Wortham Theater Center | Houston Ballet | Tickets |
| Miami & Ft. Lauderdale, FL | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Arsht Center & Broward Center | Miami City Ballet | Tickets |
| Philadelphia, PA | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Academy of Music | Philadelphia Ballet | Tickets |
| Atlanta, GA | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Cobb Energy Centre | Atlanta Ballet | Tickets |
| Denver, CO (incl. Boulder) | US | Nov–Dec 2025 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House | Colorado Ballet | Tickets |
| Kansas City, MO | US | Nov–Dec 2025 | Muriel Kauffman Theatre | Kansas City Ballet | Tickets |
| Washington, DC | US | Nov–Dec 2025 | Warner Theatre | The Washington Ballet | Tickets |
| Cincinnati, OH | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Music Hall | Cincinnati Ballet | Tickets |
| Phoenix, AZ | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Phoenix Symphony Hall | Ballet Arizona | Tickets |
| Las Vegas, NV | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center | Nevada Ballet Theatre | Tickets |
| Portland, OR | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Keller Auditorium | Oregon Ballet Theatre | Tickets |
| Richmond, VA | US | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Dominion Energy Center | Richmond Ballet | Tickets |
| Glasgow | UK | Dec 2025 (multiple dates) | Tramway | Scottish Ballet | Tickets |
Holly Jolly Holiday Shows
Holiday shows don’t wait—neither should you. New events land here all season, so pop back whenever the cocoa calls. Share this page with friends, plan a festive night out, and - if you’re in an OTL city - consider joining OTL Seat Fillers for the kind of surprise invites that make budgets jingle and spirits bright. See you in the audience!
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UK Panto Snowball - A Holiday Cocktail with an Arts Flair
UK Panto Snowball (Advocaat + Lemonade)
A retro British Christmas staple—advocaat, fizzy lemonade, and lime—beloved around UK panto season and holiday shows (perfect pre-panto or interval sip).
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) advocaat
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice or lime cordial
- Chilled lemonade (UK fizzy lemon soda), to top
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lemon wheel or maraschino cherry
- Optional (Royale): 1 oz (30 ml) prosecco
Instructions
- Chill glass — Fill a highball or coupe with ice to chill, then refresh with new ice.
- Build — Add advocaat and lime (juice or cordial) over the ice.
- Top and stir — Top with chilled fizzy lemonade and gently stir to keep the bubbles.
- Garnish — Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
- Snowball Royale (optional) — Float a splash of prosecco on top just before serving.
FAQs
From cozy sweaters/jumpers to sparkle worthy of a finale, dress for the venue and the weather - layers are your backstage pass. Why not dazzle? It's only once a year!
Popular holiday shows 2025 can move quickly. If you love it, book it.
Many events are, but always check each listing for age guidance, runtimes, accessibility notes, and venue policies.
We've got US and UK national event calendars hosted here on OTL Seat Fillers. Check them out for hundreds more events - updated hourly!
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