Christmas Shows Near Wilmette 2026

Audiences experience a grand holiday spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, featuring world-class international dancers alongside acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. The Rosemont production also highlights local Chicago youth performers from Plainfield Dance Academy dancing alongside the full professional...

Set in 1920s America, this production pairs Tchaikovsky's beloved score with choreography by Alexei Kremnev. Clara dances through a roaring twenties world filled with shimmering sequins, vibrant period costumes, and geometric gold and silver backdrops. The performance showcases young dance...

Spectators can watch skaters take to the ice to showcase their routines. The exhibition features performances choreographed to beloved holiday favorites.

Guests watch a seasonal figure skating performance set to festive holiday-themed music. The show highlights routines by participants from the Oakton Edge Skating Academy and Learn-to-Skate programs.

Audience members play bingo while exploring humorous questions about Christmas traditions, Bible miracles, and the origins of St. Nick and candy canes. Written by Vicki Quade, the interactive production also features a comedic re-creation of the Annunciation with attendees outfitted...

Emmy nominee Angela Ingersoll captures the voices of a dozen divas in a festive holiday romp presented by Artists Lounge Live. The concert features vocal performances channeling stars like Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, and Janis Joplin. Audiences will hear seasonal...

Participants take a group trip to attend a live stage adaptation of the classic holiday tale enriched with live music. The production follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts showing him...

Songwriters Crys Matthews, Heather Mae, and drag queen singer-songwriter Flamy Grant take the stage for an evening of holiday classics. The performance centers on uplifting music celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.

Hosted at the historic Stan Mansion, this concert features Romanian winter carols (colinde) alongside international Christmas songs. Performed by singer-songwriter Nelu Lazar in an in-the-round candlelight arrangement, the program highlights both classic and lesser-known regional folk melodies with acoustic accompaniment.

This seated dinner show features a holiday performance by The Uptones, a contemporary pop adult a cappella group based in Chicago. Guests can watch the performance while ordering from a full dinner service. Seating is assigned to maintain efficient service...

Hosted by Darian Goulding and Marta Bady, this adult holiday variety show blends elements of a concert, party, and game night. The performance is presented by DKG Production Company at The Newport Theater.

Chicago comedian Jamie Shriner presents an evening of humorous personal stories and original comedy songs. Performing alongside Jake Dewar and Robbie Ellis, the trio blends original musical numbers with holiday classics.

Audiences can watch a live holiday performance of Boy Band Review: Boy Band Christmas at the Hemmens Cultural Center. The stage presentation has a running time of 90 minutes.

Get ready for a spectacular holiday celebration as Mariah Carey brings her "Christmas Time" tour to the Allstate Arena. Experience the Queen of Christmas live in concert for an unforgettable evening of festive music and dazzling performances that will fill...

Get ready for a magical holiday evening as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans unite for 'Christmas Together' at the Rosemont Theatre. This special concert promises an unforgettable experience filled with beloved holiday classics and inspiring performances from...

Step back in time for a special screening of 'Home Alone' followed by an intimate Q&A with star Macaulay Culkin. This event offers a rare opportunity to relive the magic of the holiday classic and hear directly from the actor...

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...

Step into a festive wonderland with 'Christmas in the Air,' a dazzling Broadway-style musical performance. Follow Santa's elves as they weave a heartwarming holiday tale, brought to life by the Tinsel-toes precision dancers. This show offers a perfect blend of...