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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Houston

A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage

A Christmas Carol

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life in Charles Dicken's perennial holiday favorite, returning to the Hubbard Stage this year in this revitalized production from Rob Melrose, directed by Amber D. Gray. Magic, merriment, and music abound as Mr. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts, each ready to teach him a lesson he'll never forget!

Nov 16 - Dec 29

Hubbard Stage

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The Nightmare Before Christmas at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Smart Financial Center

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

Mariah Carey at Toyota Center

Mariah Carey

It's that time of year! On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey changed the holidays as we know them by dropping the super festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from her iconic Merry Christmas album. Immediately racing to the top of music charts the world over, the bop has since become as standard every December as twinkle lights and candy canes, selling over 16 million copies. Join the undisputed Queen of Christmas (sorry, Mrs Claus) for a very special tour, Mariah Carey's Christmas Time!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Toyota Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Kenny G. Holiday Show at Smart Financial Center

Kenny G. Holiday Show

Join legendary saxophonist Kenny G. as he hits the road on his fantastically festive Holiday Hits Show! Hear your favorite Christmas tunes like never before as the celebrated Kenny G gives some of the world's classics get a Jazz twist. Now a world-renowned Jazz superstar, Kenny G first landed on the scene in the mid-80s when his debut self-titled album hit the top ten of the US Jazz charts.

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