Oak Lawn Christmas Shows 2025

Prepare for a heartwarming holiday experience as the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir presents 'Christmas in Vienna.' This celebrated ensemble delivers a magical performance filled with cherished Christmas carols and festive melodies, promising an unforgettable evening of seasonal cheer.

The South Holland Master Chorale presents 'Holiday Joy & Fanfare,' a beloved Christmas tradition. This festive concert features beloved holiday favorites, sing-alongs, and the acclaimed Chicago Gargoyle Brass ensemble, accompanied by organist Mark Sudeith. It's a grand celebration of the...

Salt Creek Ballet presents a timeless holiday tradition: The Nutcracker. This beloved ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, follows Clara's magical Christmas Eve journey. Witness the epic battle against the Mouse King, a voyage to the Kingdom of Sweets, and...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Old St. Patrick's 'Deck the Hall' in Chicago. This beloved tradition features a candlelit concert with breathtaking orchestral and choral performances, filling the historic church with festive cheer. Guests can also opt...

Experience the heartwarming holiday film 'The Holiday' like never before with a live orchestral performance. The Chicago Philharmonic brings Hans Zimmer's iconic score to life as the beloved Nancy Meyers rom-com plays on the big screen. This unforgettable event combines...

Based on the beloved movie, Elf the Musical brings Buddy the Elf's heartwarming journey to the stage. Follow Buddy from the North Pole to New York City as he spreads Christmas cheer and helps his family rediscover the holiday spirit....

Step into a magical Christmas Eve at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with The Joffrey Ballet's spectacular production of The Nutcracker. This Tony Award-winning reimagining by Christopher Wheeldon transports audiences on a fantastical journey with Marie and her prince, set...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with 'Merry, Merry Chicago!' presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. This festive concert features popular carols and holiday favorites, performed with lavish and stirring arrangements that are sure to fill you...

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at Goodman Theatre. This beloved adaptation, praised for its "first-rate cast and marvelous staging," follows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey on Christmas Eve. Directed by Malkia Stampley, the production features Christopher Donahue...

Experience the magic of 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil at The Chicago Theatre. This enchanting holiday show brings the classic poem to life with dazzling acrobatics, whimsical characters, and a heartwarming story of family and reunion. Follow...

Experience the magic of Candlelight Carols at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. This beloved tradition features inspiring musical performances by various Moody ensembles, a captivating original drama, and a festive atmosphere. Arrive early or stay late to enjoy food trucks,...

Prepare for a holiday season unlike any other with John Waters' 'A John Waters Christmas' live in Chicago. This is not your typical holiday show; expect Waters' signature blend of dark humor and irreverent commentary. He brings his fast-moving, all-new...

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,...

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...