Wilmington Christmas Shows 2026

Attendees can listen to a winter holiday choral performance by the Salem Community College Oak Singers. The concert is directed by Kahlil V. Gunther and accompanied by collaborative pianist Misty L. Pottorff.

Audiences watch Marie receive a mysterious nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and witness a battle between the Mouse King and toy tin soldiers. After defeating the mice, the Nutcracker reveals himself as a Prince and journeys with Marie to the...

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs timeless holiday classics alongside the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia. The annual concert features shimmering orchestral arrangements, soaring choral music, and heartwarming surprises suited for listeners of all ages.

Audiences experience Handel's choral masterwork performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir. Led by conductor Bernard Labadie, the performance presents vocal arias and choruses featuring four guest soloists. The dramatic oratorio narrative culminates in celebrated selections, including...

Presented by the Chocolate Ballerina Company, this performance follows Clara and the Nutcracker through adventures celebrating African descent and culture. Attendees can walk a red carpet in the lobby before taking their seats inside the theater at Drexel University.

Written and performed by Chris Davis, this solo production re-tells the classic E.T.A. Hoffmann Nutcracker story and ballet in a condensed 60-minute format. A single actor portrays every character, including Marie, Fritz, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, and the Sugar Plum...

Audiences follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts showing his past, present, and possible future. This special hour-long musical adaptation is tailored for children and uses traditional songs to bring Charles Dickens' classic holiday...

The Pennsylvania Philharmonic Big Band features 18 musicians playing trumpets, saxophones, trombones, and a rhythm section. The repertoire includes swing standards such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Attendees will also hear big band...

Delaware's professional ballet company presents its enchanting production of The Nutcracker. Follow Marie on a magical holiday dream through a swirling snowstorm to the Land of Sweets, featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score and a lavish production. This beloved holiday tradition promises...

Step into a heartwarming holiday celebration at The Candlelight Theatre with 'Christmas by Candlelight 2025.' This acclaimed musical production, voted Best Musical by subscribers, features beloved seasonal and sacred tunes, along with delightful new surprises. Experience the magic of the...

The Farm Hill Players present 'A Christmas Carol' at Winterthur. This adaptation of Charles Dickens' story uses humor, music, and movement.

OperaDelaware presents the Candlelight Concert, featuring seasonal classics, popular standards, and opera favorites performed by candlelight. The program includes music from the holidays.

The Cartoon Christmas Trio performs 'Christmastime is Here: The Music of Vince Guaraldi,' featuring mid-century jazz favorites like 'Linus and Lucy' and other holiday classics.

The Celtic Christmas Experience returns to Drexel Hill for its 4th year, offering a magical start to the holiday season. This family-friendly event features the 12-piece Celtic Experience Band, the acclaimed Celtic Flame School of Irish Dance, and the 313...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour at the historic Lansdowne Theater. This special evening features acclaimed saxophonist Dave Koz, joined by South African singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler, and special guests Haley Reinhart,...

Relive the magic of a classic holiday tale with 'A Christmas Story The Musical'. This heartwarming production follows Ralphie's fervent wish for a Red Ryder BB Gun, navigating a world of pink bunny pajamas, stolen turkeys, and a grumpy Santa....