Celebrate the magic on stage! A live theatre show or concert is a wonderful family experience to share any time of year, but it becomes extra magical during the holiday season. Celebrate the season and delight all your senses with one of these unique Holiday Shows and Concerts. Get your tickets now for an afternoon or evening out – there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy in our handy guide.
Holiday Shows and Concerts
St. Albert Children’s Theatre Presents Annie
Select days, November 27 ā December 7, 2025 | Book an evening with St. Albert Childrenās Theatre and enjoy all the cheerful vibes of Annie! Get your tickets now for this heartwarming holiday production, a timeless story filled with love, resilience, and memorable songs.
A Christmas Carol
November 22 – December 24, 2025 | Join the Citadel Theatre for their version of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. Watch on stage as the miserly Scrooge is visited by the three ghosts of Christmas and undergoes a heartwarming personal transformation.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
December 2, 2025 | Donāt miss Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! This brand-new holiday production combines breathtaking circus performances with your favourite festive music for a magical night the whole family will love. Prepare to be amazed by stunning acrobatics, soaring aerial acts, and an unforgettable experience that brings the joy and wonder of the season to life for all ages.
Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
December 3 – 7, 2025 | A beloved Christmas tradition, The Nutcracker follows the tale of a young girl named Klara who receives the most a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Enjoy the grace and beauty of the Alberta Ballet as they take you on a dream-filled journey with Clara to the land of sweets – complete with pesky rats, a snow queen, a beautiful fairy, and the nutcracker prince.
Jubilations Junior Presents Barbie and Ken Save Christmas
December 6, 2025 – January 10, 2026 | Itās time to jingle all the way to family fun with the newest Jubilations Junior production!Ā Barbie and Ken Save ChristmasĀ zooms onto the stage this holiday with Jubilations Dinner Theatreās signature mix of a laugh-out-loud show and a tasty multi-course meal.Ā For more information, click here.
The Salvation Army’s Festival of Carols Sing-Along
December 6, 2025 | Edmonton families are invited to join the Salvation Army of Edmonton for their annual Festival of Carols at the Winspear Centre on December 6, 2025. Reserve your tickets to celebrate the season with music and carolling at this affordable Christmas concert event!
The Blank Who Stole Christmas
All-Ages Shows December Ā 6, 13, & 20, 2025 | It is festive fun for all ages as the comedic experts at Rapid Fire Theatre give the beloved Christmas classic an improvised twist, with the cast and audience not knowing who the āblankā is until the performance begins live on stage. Past characters have included everyone from Shrek, the Wet Bandits, Batman, Wario, Mr.Burns, and more.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Festival Place
December 13 ā 14, 16 ā 21, and 26 ā 28, 2025 | The factory is open with this yearās holiday production at Sherwood Parkās Festival Place! Treat your family to tickets to Roald DahlāsĀ Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryĀ and relive all the magic experienced by the winners of the Golden Ticket.
Holidays at the Winspear
December 12 – 30, 2025Ā | The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is ready to delight audiences with your choice of four different Holiday Concert experiences. Go the traditional route with the music of Handel’s Messiah, or opt for more modern Christmas favourites with A Very Merry Pops or Hollywood for the Holidays.
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert
December 14, 2025 | Enjoy a holiday movie classic alongside a concert performance from FILMharmonique Orchestra!Ā The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert offers a fun holiday experience for the whole family with the Christmas movie enhanced by a live performance of the soundtrack. While not as ‘Christmas-y’, you can also seeĀ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In ConcertĀ on December 12 – 13, 2025.
Nuova Vocal Arts ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
DecemberĀ 18 ā 23, 2025 | Nuova Vocal Arts is bringingĀ Miracle on 34th StreetĀ to The Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park. All ages can enjoy this festive tale of Christmas magic. Tickets include entry to the Edmonton Christmas Market before the show.
Stageworks Academy The Nutcracker
December 19 – 20, 2025 | Celebrate the season with Stageworks Academy production The Nutcracker at the Maclab Centre in Leduc! Your whole family will love thisĀ holiday classic, brought to life by a cast of young performers through jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, and musical theatre styles.
