Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays
Derek Hough and a cast of dancers bring favorite holiday carols and modern pop hits to the stage through high-energy dance routines. The theatrical production features stagecraft and choreography celebrating the festive season. The show is co-created, directed, and choreographically supervised by Emmy-winning creative duo Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Tickets: $50-$125 + fees. Derek Hough Supreme Package: $799 + fees, including one front row ticket, early venue entry, a private dance and short lesson with Derek Hough, an exclusive meet & greet, a personal photograph on a holiday set, an intimate conversation and Q&A, an individual photo opportunity with the mirrorball trophy, holiday socks, a Derek Hough stocking, a meet & greet laminate and lanyard, priority merchandise shopping, and an on-site VIP host; very limited availability. Derek Hough Meet & Greet Package: $499 + fees, including one premium reserved ticket in the first 5 rows, a personal photograph on a holiday set, an exclusive beanie, a custom stocking, and an on-site VIP host; limited availability. Derek Hough Q&A Package: $299 + fees, including one premium reserved ticket in the first 10 rows, a commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard, and an on-site VIP host; limited availability. Derek Hough VIP Tour Package: $209 + fees, including one premium reserved ticket, an official VIP wristband, and an on-site VIP host; limited availability.
Hours
7:30 PM.
Parking
Parking vouchers are valid at the Sandoval and Convention Center garages; present the garage ticket and voucher QR code at the box office before the show for validation.
Accessibility
ADA parking spaces are available in both garages; the Lensic also offers booster seats and sound-dampening headphones upon request.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets through the official event ticketing route, since the venue warns that unauthorized resale tickets may not be valid.
- Arrive 15–45 minutes before the performance; the venue asks guests to arrive within that window.
- Carry only a purse, fanny pack or other small bag, as backpacks are not permitted and cannot be stored.
- Do not bring outside food or drink, including sealed or empty water bottles; concessions and a water fountain are available.
- If using a parking voucher, bring both the garage paper ticket and QR code to the box office before the show for validation.
Special Events & Promotions
- Lensic members and artists have a pre-sale; Lensic members can join for pre-sale access.
- A separately sold Supreme VIP package includes a front-row ticket, early entry, a private dance and lesson, meet-and-greet, photos, Q&A, merchandise, and other extras.
- A separately sold Meet & Greet package includes a premium ticket, a photo with Derek Hough, and keepsakes.
- A separately sold Q&A package includes a premium ticket and VIP laminate and lanyard.
- A separately sold VIP Tour package includes a premium ticket and VIP wristband.
Links & Contact
Run by The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the show suitable for families?
The dance spectacular is described as a show for the whole family.
What will the performance include?
Derek Hough and his dancers perform holiday carols and modern pop hits through dance, with choreography and stage production.
Are VIP options available?
Separate VIP packages offer combinations of premium seats, early entry, a meet-and-greet, photos, a Q&A, merchandise or other package extras; availability is limited for several packages.
Can members get presale access?
A member and artist presale is offered, and Lensic membership provides presale access.
What should I know about parking?
Parking vouchers for the Sandoval and Convention Center garages are available through the box office; bring the garage paper ticket and voucher QR code to the box office for validation before the show.
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