Holiday shows 2025: ballerina in a white tutu under a spotlight on a snow-lit stage with sparkling fir trees and falling “snow.”

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!

UK Panto Snowball - A Holiday Cocktail with an Arts Flair

Snowball cocktail in a vintage coupe with a frothy top, lime wheel, and three red drops, framed by festive garlands and ornaments—an advocaat-and-lemonade classic perfect for UK panto season and holiday theatre nights.

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).

Category: Beverage | Cuisine: British | Yield: 1 serving

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

  1. Chill glassFill a highball or coupe with ice to chill, then refresh with new ice.
  2. BuildAdd advocaat and lime (juice or cordial) over the ice.
  3. Top and stirTop with chilled fizzy lemonade and gently stir to keep the bubbles.
  4. GarnishGarnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
  5. Snowball Royale (optional)Float a splash of prosecco on top just before serving.
Advocaat = a Dutch liqueur made from eggs, sugar, and brandy—thick and custardy (think drinkable crème anglaise), famously mixed with fizzy lemonade in a Snowball.

FAQs

What should I wear to the 2025 holiday shows?

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!

Do events sell out?

Popular holiday shows 2025 can move quickly. If you love it, book it.

Are Christmas events always family-friendly?

Many events are, but always check each listing for age guidance, runtimes, accessibility notes, and venue policies.

Where can I find more Christmas events?

We've got US and UK national event calendars hosted here on OTL Seat Fillers. Check them out for hundreds more events - updated hourly!

I'm looking for ways to promote my holiday show. Ideas?

Yes! Head over to OTL's Event Promoter's Hub for free marketing resources, from seat filling to event calendar postings.