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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Houston

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!

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.

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 15 - Dec 29

Hubbard Stage

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Houston Ballet - The Nutcracker at Brown Theater

Houston Ballet - The Nutcracker

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.

Nov 29 - Dec 29

Brown Theater

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A Magical Cirque Christmas at Smart Financial Center

A Magical Cirque Christmas

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.

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.

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