Houston Christmas Shows 2026

Guests celebrate the holiday season with a festive concert performed by vocalist Mikaela Bennett alongside the Houston Symphony and Houston Symphony Chorus. The performance features treasured carols, holiday sing-alongs, and an appearance by Santa Claus. Concertgoers can also dress up...

Attendees will experience Handel’s choral masterpiece performed live by the Houston Symphony alongside guest soloists and the Houston Symphony Chorus. The program is filled with expressive arias and refrains, including the iconic 'Hallelujah' Chorus. The performance includes a 20-minute intermission.

Families can celebrate the season with a festive Houston Symphony concert featuring favorite carols, sparkling decorations, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The welcoming, family-friendly performance invites audience members of all ages to move, dance, and be themselves. Designed with...

Guests can enjoy a festive performance by the Houston Symphony's world-class brass and percussion sections, conducted by Gonzalo Farias. The concert blends humor, warmth, and holiday cheer with a selection of classical repertoire and popular seasonal favorites.

Guests watch the 2006 romantic comedy projected onto a cinema-size screen as the Houston Symphony performs Hans Zimmer's score live. Directed by Nancy Meyers, the story follows two women who impulsively swap homes for Christmas and unexpectedly find love. The...

José Hernández and his Mariachi Sol de México perform traditional mariachi music alongside treasured holiday favorites with a mariachi twist. The performance also showcases dancers from Mixteco Ballet Folklórico. This concert does not include the Houston Symphony.

Guests watch Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas projected in its entirety on the big screen. The orchestra accompanies the screening with a live performance of Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score. The event features a Theme Night atmosphere where...

Visitors can lay out a lawn blanket at Market Square Park for an open-air screening of the 2003 holiday film Elf. Guests are welcome to bring takeout from surrounding restaurants to enjoy during the movie.

Guests can set up lawn blankets to watch an open-air screening of the 1994 film The Santa Clause at Trebly Park. Visitors are welcome to bring takeout from surrounding restaurants to enjoy during the presentation.

This holiday cabaret blends classic Christmas tunes with beloved Beatles songs. Guests can enjoy a live musical performance presented by The Music Box Theater.

Young musicians from El Sistema Texas perform a holiday concert themed around The Polar Express. The musical performance features seasonal melodies celebrating family and community.

Attendees watch the big-screen premiere of 'American Santa', a holiday crime and thriller flick following a corrupt detective tracking a serial killer dressed as Santa. Guests can wear pajamas or ugly sweaters, with a gift stocking prize awarded to the...

Attendees listen to music celebrating the birth of the Savior. The gathering is presented in both English and Spanish.

Audiences experience Houston Repertoire Ballet's production of the classic holiday ballet, accompanied live by the Houston Repertoire Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Tarana Taylor. The performance features guest artists from Ballet West dancing the roles of the Sugar Plum...

Audiences experience a large-scale musical and dramatic production centered on a towering 32-foot Christmas tree illuminated by 10,000 lights. The performance features 170 choir members singing from within the tree structure, accompanied by a 35-piece instrumental ensemble. A cast of...

Houston Ballet presents its production of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's score performed live. The performance includes choreography, stagecraft, and dancers portraying Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and other characters. Elaborate costumes and set designs depict the classic tale.

Alley Theatre presents 'A Christmas Carol,' a beloved Houston holiday tradition. This production brings Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation to life with dazzling costumes and stunning sets, transporting audiences to Victorian England. It's a heartwarming celebration of...

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with the Houston Symphony's 'Holly Jolly Holiday' concert. This enchanting performance features beloved festive music and carols, promising a magical experience for all. Join them for a spectacular celebration of the season at Jones...

Get into the holiday spirit with the Swingin' Christmas concert, featuring the Houston Jazz Orchestra and the vocal trio SASS. They'll put a jazzy spin on beloved festive songs like 'Deck the Halls,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'I’ll Be Home for...

Get ready for a spectacular holiday celebration with the Texas City Holiday Follies! This vibrant musical revue promises an unforgettable experience, packed with classic and contemporary Christmas songs, dazzling dance numbers, and energetic performances. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit...