Christmas Shows Near Evanston 2026

Experience the beloved Candlelight Carols tradition at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. This event features inspiring concert performances by various Moody musical ensembles, an original drama, and a festive holiday extravaganza with food trucks and a Christmas market. It's a...

'A Christmas Carol' at The Paramount is a stage adaptation with live music, following Ebenezer Scrooge's journey.

The Holiday Skating Exhibition 2026 features skaters performing to holiday music.

Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night is an interactive comedy show combining bingo with humorous questions about Christmas traditions and biblical stories. Written by a creator of "Late Nite Catechism," the performance explores the origins of St. Nick and candy...

The Uptones, a Chicago a cappella group, perform contemporary pop arrangements during 'A Holiday Cabaret with The Uptones.' Full dinner service is available, with seating beginning 30 minutes before the show.

Three award-winning songwriters—Crys Matthews, Heather Mae, and Flamy Grant—present a winter show featuring holiday classics. This performance celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with uplifting music.

DKG Production Company presents Holiday Whoobie Whatty?!, an adult variety show combining concert, party, and game night elements. Hosted by Darian Goulding & Marta Bady, the event is designed for adults seeking entertainment.

Ancient Romanian carols and international Christmas songs are featured at Stan Mansion for World's Carols 2026. The intimate, in-the-round performance brings traditions from across the ages, sung in a circle of songs and candlelight.

Chicago comedian Jamie Shriner performs a one-night holiday show at The Lincoln Lodge, joined by Jake Dewar and Robbie Ellis. The evening blends original material with holiday classics and explores themes of hearing loss, mental illness, and personal struggles.

The Holiday Skating Exhibition features skaters from the Oakton Edge Skating Academy and Learn-to-Skate programs performing to holiday music.

Get ready for a spectacular holiday celebration as Mariah Carey brings her "Christmas Time" tour to the Allstate Arena. Experience the Queen of Christmas live in concert for an unforgettable evening of festive music and dazzling performances that will fill...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'The Nutcracker' ballet, performed by the prestigious Grand Kyiv Ballet. This timeless tale of dreams, magic, and the triumph of good over evil features world-renowned Ukrainian dancers. Follow a young girl's magical Christmas...

Get ready for a magical holiday evening as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans unite for 'Christmas Together' at the Rosemont Theatre. This special concert promises an unforgettable experience filled with beloved holiday classics and inspiring performances from...

Experience the magic of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, North America's largest production of this beloved holiday classic. Featuring world-class international dancers, breathtaking acrobatics, and magnificent costumes, this spectacle brings Tchaikovsky's iconic score to life. With towering puppets, hand-painted backdrops, and...

Step into a festive wonderland with 'Christmas in the Air,' a dazzling Broadway-style musical performance. Follow Santa's elves as they weave a heartwarming holiday tale, brought to life by the Tinsel-toes precision dancers. This show offers a perfect blend of...

Step back in time for a special screening of 'Home Alone' followed by an intimate Q&A with star Macaulay Culkin. This event offers a rare opportunity to relive the magic of the holiday classic and hear directly from the actor...

Discover the enchanting holiday musical, 'Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish.' This heartwarming production tells the story of Eleanor, a rag doll in the North Pole who dreams of a home and a best friend. Featuring a delightful cast, original songs,...

Experience the magic of The Art Deco Nutcracker, a dazzling ballet performance in Chicago. This unique production reimagines the classic Tchaikovsky masterpiece with a vibrant Art Deco flair, featuring "gorgeous, glitzy costumes" and an "impressive cast." Choreographed by Alexei Kremnev,...