Battle Creek Christmas Shows 2026

Audiences can enjoy a live musical performance showcasing top brass and percussion musicians from around the world. The concert offers a warm, family-friendly evening of world-class music that marks the start of the holiday season.

Audiences experience George Frideric Handel’s choral masterpiece Messiah, ranging from quiet reflective passages to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus. Music Director Julian Kuerti conducts the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra alongside vocal soloists Song Hee Lee, Meg Bragle, Orson Van Gay II, and...

Guests can celebrate the holiday season with a bright musical performance filled with warmth, energy, and cheer. The program showcases a festive repertoire ranging from classic carols to seasonal favorites.

Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey from a festive holiday gathering to a battle against mischievous mice, culminating in the dazzling Land of Sweets. Guests are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and treated to dances from...

Audiences enjoy a festive performance of popular holiday favorites and yuletide cheer led by conductor Bob Bernhardt. The Grand Rapids Symphony is joined on stage by vocalist Michael Preacely, the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Grand Rapids Youth Chorus, and...

Visitors experience a large-scale musical celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. The production features the Hark Up Horns and Choir alongside dancers, soloists, and a full musical ensemble performing both new songs and holiday favorites.

This holiday spectacular blends a Broadway-style musical with contemporary circus artistry for the whole family. Audiences can marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and extravagant theatrical production numbers.

Audiences follow Klara on a magical journey of courage, kindness, and hope after receiving an unexpected gift from Herr Drosselmeyer. The stage comes alive with swirling snowflakes, the graceful Sugar Plum Fairy, and dances inspired by cultures from around the...

Guests experience a gospel Christmas concert by the Gaither Vocal Band, founded by Bill Gaither. The ensemble, featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, and Reggie Smith, delivers vocal harmonies and holiday music sharing a message of grace,...

Audiences gather inside the historic Lerner Theatre auditorium to experience the holiday classic 'Miracle on 34th Street' on the grand screen. The film follows an old man hired as a Macy's Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus,...

Experience the timeless story of 'A Christmas Carol' as the Battle Creek Symphony brings Ebenezer Scrooge's journey to life. This festive musical celebration features beloved holiday favorites, including Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and invites the audience to sing along to familiar...

Prepare for an unforgettable holiday spectacle as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their "Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The best of TSO & More" Tour to Van Andel Arena. This acclaimed performance combines a powerful rock opera with a second set of...

Prepare for a night of enchantment as A Magical Cirque Christmas arrives at DeVos Performance Hall. This dazzling variety show promises to fill the entire family with holiday cheer through breathtaking circus acts and beloved holiday music. It's a perfect...

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a spectacular organ concert performed by the renowned Lance Luce. Experience the magic of the 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ as it fills the Meijer Theater with festive melodies. This concert is the...