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Best Shows in December 2024

Mannheim Steamroller at Orpheum Theater

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Charlie Brown Christmas at Orpheum Theater

Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie and the gang are here to show you the true meaning of Christmas in this stage adaptation of the classic TV Special. Debuting in 2013, this theatrical production faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the comic strips, and features the jazzy score from the TV show as well as a group of Christmas sing-a-longs at the end.

Lindsey Stirling at Cannon Center For The Performing Arts

Lindsey Stirling

The absolutely unique Lindsey Stirling returns this winter with another incredible Christmas tour, Snow Waltz! Including renditions of songs from her 2022 record of the same name and favorites from Warmer in the Winter and much more, don't miss your chance to ring in the holidays with the one and only Lindsey!

Peter Pan at Orpheum Theater

Peter Pan

Second star on the left and straight on til morning! Prepare to soar with Peter Pan, the musical, based on the magical play by JM Barrie. The story of the boy who never grew up and his wonderful home, Neverland, Peter Pan will always be the ultimate childhood dream! Befriending fairies and battling nefarious pirates, when Peter flies in through Wendy Darling's window, there is no predicting what sort of enchanting adventure is to follow.

The Nutcracker at Bartlett Performing Arts Center

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Bright Star at Bartlett Performing Arts Center

Bright Star

After debuting at San Diego's Globe Theatre in 2014, funnyman turned banjo-picking virtuoso Steve Martin and alternative indie pop songstress Edie Brickell's bluegrass-infused musical 'Bright Star' charmed audiences at Washington's Kennedy Center before making its Broadway bow to much critical acclaim. Garnering five Tony Award nominations for its New York stint, don't miss this gentle-natured, high-spirited production at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center this holiday season;

Celtic Woman at Heindl Center For Performing Arts

Celtic Woman

Described as "Riverdance for the voice", this truly Irish ensemble takes their influences from the likes of Enya, Moya Brennan and Clannad, with their unique spin on traditional songs and modern pieces earning them 10 million albums sold worldwide since their inception. Join the talented troupe to celebrate the wonders of the festive season as they return with their new show for 2024, White Christmas!

A Drag Queen Christmas at Orpheum Theater

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at Germantown Performing Arts Centre

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder

Country and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs is a singer as well as master of instruments including the mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandocaster and banjo. The Kentucky-born musician started his lifelong relationship with music at the young age of five, since then he has made a name for himself as one of the best country musicians out there and has been inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Steve O at Minglewood Hall

Steve O

Legendary Jackass star, actor, and comedian Steve-O is hitting the road and he's bringing his bucket list with him. The last decade has seen him grow as a stand-up comedian and sober advocate, and now he's on his way to bringing laughter to your doorstep. Get ready for a night of comedy and a screening of stunts that were too crazy to do on Jackass!

Ben Folds at Minglewood Hall

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Billy Strings at Fedex Forum

Billy Strings

Bluegrass singer and guitarist Billy Strings released his first album 'Rock of Ages' in 2013 at the age of 21. He has gone on to be awarded the Momentum Award for Instrumentalist of the year by The International Bluegrass Music Association in 2016 and be named as one of the Top Ten New Country Artists to Know by Rolling Stone in 2017.

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