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Best Family Shows This Winter

in Charlotte

Charlotte Ballet - The Nutcracker at Belk Theatre

Charlotte Ballet - The Nutcracker

Join a cast of 100 dancers as they recreate the magic of The Nutcracker in this much-celebrated annual community production. With enchanting new costumes and set design, and choreography by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux plus a live score performed by the Charlotte Symphony, this is one Nutcracker you won't want to miss! A evening spent at a performance of this enchanting Holiday classic by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Elf the Musical at Belk Theatre

Elf the Musical

Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Dec 26 - 29

Belk Theatre

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Sesame Street Live - Say Hello at Ovens Auditorium

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello

Sesame Street is back on the road with this brand-new live show! Join favorites Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Elmo and more for an exciting all-singing, all-dancing spectacular, plus some great surprises as this exciting production takes to a stage near you! One of the most beloved children's shows in the world, Sesame Street has been running since 1969, presenting educational content in an entertaining and memorable way.

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus at Spectrum Center

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus

Truly the Greatest Show on Earth, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus dazzled audiences across America for over a century! Now back and bigger than ever in 2024, don't miss your chance to witness the spectacular acts of this iconic circus, from the world-famous Ringling Bros. clowns, airborne acrobatics, speeding motorcycles, and incredible feats of strength!

Jan 17 - 19, 2025

Spectrum Center

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Twas The Night Before... at Ovens Auditorium

Twas The Night Before...

Grab your winter coat and get ready to jingle on down to Cirque du Soleil's amazing holiday spectacular, Twas The Night Before Christmas! You'll witness their 49th original production, and first-ever holiday-themed show. Judging by their previous productions, this is one you certainly don't want to miss!

Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2025

Ovens Auditorium

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Wild Kratts - Live at Ovens Auditorium

Wild Kratts - Live

The Kratt Brothers leap off your TV screens and head on the road with their live stage show. The stars behind PBS' animated show Wild Kratts present a wildly entertaining live experience that will entertain and educate the whole family, featuring lots of audience participation and cool facts about the animal kingdom.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Ovens Auditorium

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!