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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Charlotte

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Spectrum 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.

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!

Lindsey Stirling at Ovens Auditorium

Lindsey Stirling

The absolutely unique Lindsey Stirling returns this winter with another incredible Christmas tour, Snow Waltz! Including renditions of songs from her 2022 record of the same name and favorites from Warmer in the Winter and much more, don't miss your chance to ring in the holidays with the one and only Lindsey!

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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A Christmas Carol at Booth Playhouse

A Christmas Carol

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life, from his past to his present and beyond and learns that the value of gold will never equal that of genuine love for his fellow men. The classic holiday tale returns with its beloved characters and message of compassion, love and kindness and of course, Christmas spirit!

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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