Some people find it difficult to get into the holiday spirit when they live in the desert Southwest. Where's the snow? Tree lightings, parades, face painting, photos with Santa--these are wonderful holiday activities. But whether your family participates in Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa festivities, why don't you try adding a bit of culture to your Arizona holiday celebrations? You can do just that by taking in a concert, the symphony, the theatre or another cultural activity.
Every year at this time the arts provide fantastic opportunities for adding some music and culture to the enjoyment of the holiday season. The theaters, concerts, symphony, and ballet will put you in the spirit of the season with both professional and local talent, and because they are special holiday engagements, they are suitable for the entire family. These shows are presented in date order. Get dressed up, go out to eat and take in the show!
Phoenix Area Holiday Concerts and Shows - Single Performances and Runs Showing Between November 15 and December 1
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe
In 2009: November 15 - December 27
The Snow Queen
Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale
In 2009: November 20 - December 20
Ballet and Friends presents Peter IIyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Herberger Theatre
In 2009: November 27 - 29
Ballet Etudes presents The Nutcracker
Mesa Arts Center
In 2009: November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13
Singing Cowboy Christmas
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Read more about the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
In 2009: November 27, 28, December 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 26
Desert Bells Community Concert
Desert Ridge Marriott
In 2009: November 28
Tempe Symphony Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
McClintock High School, 1830 E. Del Rio Drive, Tempe (a free event, first come first served)
In 2009: November 30
Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Read a review.
In 2009: December 1 – December 27
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Page 1: Phoenix Area Holiday Concerts and Shows: November 15 - December 1
Page 2: Phoenix Area Holiday Concerts and Shows: December 2 - December 13
Page 3: Phoenix Area Holiday Concerts and Shows: December 14 - December 25
All dates and offerings are subject to change without notice.
