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 theatres, 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
Holly Jolly Christmas
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Read more about the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
In 2008: November 20 - December 25
The Velveteen Rabbit
Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe
In 2008: November 22 - December 21
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Jobing.com Arena, Glendale
In 2008: November 23
The Elves & The Shoemaker
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
In 2008: November 26 - December 24
A Winter's Tale
Southwest Shakespeare Company at Mesa Arts Center
In 2008: November 27 – December 20
Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Read a review.
In 2008: November 28 – December 21
Ballet Etudes presents Nutcracker
Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler
In 2008: November 28 - December 7
Christmas Jukebox
Copperstate Dinner Theatre at Phoenix Greyhound Park
In 2008: November 28 - December 31
Tempe
Symphony Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
ASU Gammage (a free, ticketed event)
In 2008: December 1
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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.
