Matthews Christmas Shows 2026

Teen and adult improvisers take the stage to perform short-form improv games and long-form scenes based on audience suggestions. The unscripted comedy performance features teams from AOS Improv, including Mom’s Adhesive and Original Copy. Every scene is created live on...

Sudden Depth and Bendy Straws feature adult and teen improvisers teaming up for an unscripted holiday comedy performance. The cast uses audience suggestions to create spontaneous characters and scenes through a mix of short-form games and long-form improv.

Guests attend a live bilingual musical performance featuring traditional Latin-American holiday songs. The concert is performed by the Café Amaretto Band, featuring vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, and keys.

Clara embarks on an enchanting journey when a mysterious nutcracker springs into action and leads her to the dazzling Land of Sweets. The holiday production features choreography by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux set to Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Charlotte Symphony...

Audiences experience traditional carols and seasonal cheer performed by the Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Master Chorale under conductor Christopher James Lees. The concert features holiday favorites such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "We Wish You a Merry...

Audience members experience George Frideric Handel's celebrated oratorio Messiah performed live by the Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Master Chorale. Led by conductor Aram Demirjian, the production showcases vocal soloists alongside the combined forces of orchestra and chorus. The musical...

Attendees watch aerialists soar high above the stage alongside acrobats performing feats set to festive holiday music. The annual seasonal performance features guest company Cirque de la Symphonie sharing the stage with the Charlotte Symphony orchestra. The family-friendly show blends...

Audiences can experience the holiday movie featuring Jim Carrey's Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who on the big screen. The Charlotte Symphony performs James Horner's vibrant score live alongside the film. Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the orchestra for this...

Families gather for an interactive one-hour matinee filled with festive cheer and traditional carols performed by the Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Master Chorale. Led by conductor Christopher James Lees, the program features singalongs to seasonal favorites like "The Twelve...

Guests enjoy a traditional holiday dinner including baked turkey, Southern-style dressing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin dump cake. After dinner is served, the performance brings favorite Christmas scenes and songs to life on stage. The production culminates in a theatrical re-creation...

Audiences can experience a festive concert featuring the Charlotte Symphony's brass section alongside a guest organist. Led by conductor Christopher James Lees, the musicians perform a seasonal program of timeless carols and holiday favorites.

Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Erick Baker performs an intimate concert featuring Christmas classics surrounded by candlelight. The show highlights Baker's Americana style, combining elements of folk, rock, country, and soul. Attendees can listen and sing along to familiar holiday songs in...

Candlelit theatrical readings and live Baroque music blend seasonal ghost stories inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and traditional North Carolina folklore from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The program features immersive sound design exploring themes of winter, mystery,...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical brings the classic holiday tale to life with enchanting sets, vibrant costumes, and beloved songs. Follow the Grinch's journey from stealing Christmas to discovering its true meaning, all within the whimsical...

Get ready for a soulful holiday celebration with A Motown Christmas! This spectacular show features The Motortown All-Stars, including former members of The Miracles and The Contours, delivering Motown's greatest hits alongside cherished holiday classics. Prepare for an evening of...

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with a Candlelight concert featuring 'The Nutcracker' and other festive classics. This enchanting event brings beloved holiday melodies to life in an awe-inspiring setting, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight....