This revered Christmas tradition continues with Stanton Welch's delightful production of the classic! A true holiday ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Join Clara on her unforgettable journey as she travels to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, and marvel as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince dance the final pas de deux with grace and romance.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2026, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

With a program covering Christmas classics from Wham to Wet Wet Wet, The Nutcracker to Feliz Navidad, fever's Candlelight Christmas Classics is a treat that'll get the family in the festive mood. So take a break from the dreaded Christmas shopping and the stress of the in-laws and enjoy an evening of musical merriment in a venue glittering with more fairy lights than a fairy light factory!

Houston Symphony Orchestra has a Christmas concert to get you right in the spirit, as they bring the holiday cheer with Ho-Ho Holiday! This extra special performance will include a variety of holiday favorites, Christmas pop classics, joyful carols and more. And if getting your Santa hats on and singing along with an orchestra is not enough, then just your luck - there's even more to enjoy!

Join the Houston Symphony once more as they stage their beloved annual holiday spectacular, Very Merry Pops bringing festive joy and merriment to you! So gather your friends and family and journey to the cozy winter wonderland of Jones Hall, filled to the brim with Christmas spirit and holiday cheer. It's fun for all the family, and is the perfect way to begin your countdown to the big day!

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.