Santa Ana Christmas Shows 2026

Crystal Lewis and her jazz trio perform a concert of Christmas music solely by candlelight. The performance takes place inside an intimate gallery space within the museum's historic California wing.

Attendees experience a live performance of Handel's iconic masterwork celebrating joy, reflection, and renewal. Guest conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée leads Pacific Symphony alongside the Pacific Chorale. The concert highlights vocal soloists across classical voice parts and culminates in the famous “Hallelujah”...

Pacific Chorale presents its annual holiday extravaganza conducted by Robert Istad at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The concert brings together members of Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children’s Chorus, alongside celebratory brass, organ, piano, harp, and...

Audiences experience a narrated adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet performed by Pacific Symphony and dancers from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The performance follows Clara's journey to the Land of Sweets to meet the Mouse King, the...

Pacific Symphony presents an uplifting, holiday-ready classical concert under the baton of guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt in her debut. Pianist Joyce Yang performs Grieg's lyric Piano Concerto alongside Detlev Glanert's Three American Preludes – Prelude No. 1 and Dvořák's Sixth...

Singer-songwriter Cody Fry joins the Pacific Symphony and conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez for a festive holiday performance. Audiences hear holiday favorites reimagined with lush orchestral arrangements, rich harmonies, and Fry's signature cinematic sound. The performance also features image magnification displayed on...

Organist Todd Wilson joins members of the Pacific Symphony to perform a festive selection of sacred and holiday music alongside traditional organ works. The performance showcases the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ accompanied by brass, strings, woodwinds, and vocals....

Audiences experience a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella presented on the Cripe Stage. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of Jacob Marley and the spirits...

Audiences experience a quick-paced, theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic holiday story. Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future, who show him the poverty of his miserly ways and the blessings that come with...

The Saddleback College Music Department presents a jazz concert featuring holiday classics and world premiere arrangements. The performance includes vocalist Madi Freeman, a young guest artist, and opportunities for audience participation. The concert is planned for attendees of all ages.

Audiences watch a family-friendly musical following Nancy as she prepares for the holiday season with festive decorations, sprinkles, and a brand-new sparkly tree topper. When decorating plans do not go as expected, Nancy discovers the true meaning of the holidays....

This annual holiday cabaret follows three young couples, the Munck family and friends, through a performance of new and traditional Christmas songs. The musical sextet performs toe tappers and ballads accompanied on piano by David Diiorio.

Visitors experience an intimate choral performance inside the hushed sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Angels. Led by conductor Robert Istad and accompanied by pianist David Clemensen, the Pacific Chorale chamber singers perform a blend of timeless and contemporary carols....

This live stage adaptation brings the 1965 animated television special to the stage as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. The sensory-friendly musical performance is modified with dimmed house lights, reduced sound and...

Experience the magic of 'The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet' at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. This beloved holiday tradition brings Tchaikovsky's iconic score and breathtaking choreography to life, telling the enchanting story of Clara and her Nutcracker...

The Chance Theater presents a magical holiday season with "Scrooge! The Musical" and "Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas." "Scrooge!" brings Charles Dickens' timeless story of redemption to life with a festive score, while "Fancy Nancy" offers a charming holiday adventure for...

Get ready for a magical holiday celebration with the legendary Drifters! This iconic vocal group, celebrated for hits like "Under the Boardwalk" and "This Magic Moment," will fill the air with their signature harmonies. They'll be performing their timeless classics...

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with GENTRI's spectacular anniversary show. Experience their soaring harmonies and masterful storytelling as they bring beloved classics like 'O Holy Night' and 'Silent Night' to life, alongside brand-new music premiering exclusively on this tour. It's...

Join Winnie-the-Pooh and friends for a magical Christmas Eve adventure as they help Eeyore find his lost tail. This enchanting musical comedy, inspired by A.A. Milne's classic tales, features delightful songs and a heartwarming story about caring, sharing, and friendship....