The holiday events listed include special holiday performances for which advance tickets are required. Whether you are looking for holiday jazz, ballet, traditional holiday plays or unusual Christmas shows, you'll find them all in the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona area. Holiday entertainment for both adults and children is included here.
These holiday concerts and shows are listed in date order.
You could celebrate every day of the holiday season and never get to all the festivities!
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All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Childsplay Presents Lyle the Crocodile
Select days November 13 through December 24. It's the holidays in NYC! Drop in on the Primms and their new guest - a tap dancing, skating, and oh-so-lovable crocodile. An uplifting musical for the entire family. For ages 4 and older. Tempe Center for the Arts.More about Tempe Center for the Arts.
A Christmas Carol
Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, December 25. Based on the Charles Dickens story, this production is based on the classic Christmas tale. Ebenezer Scrooge gets a visit on Christmas Eve from three spirits hoping to change his outlook on life. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Mesa.More about Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Miracle on 34th Street
Friday, November 25 through Thursday, December 29. Set to music, this is the classic story of an elderly gentleman who claims that he really is Santa Claus. Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria.More about Arizona Broadway Theatre.
A Christmas Carol
Saturday, November 26 through Saturday, December 17. Mesa Arts Center. Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the funny, moving story that has transcended generations. Don't miss the adventures of Scrooge as he is visited by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.More about Mesa Arts Center.
An Irish Christmas
Sunday, November 27. Celebrating Christmas in Ireland with music, traditional dance, Christmas carols, laughter and plenty of Irish soul. Kieran Munnelly on Flute and Bodhrán, Bella Issakova on Celtic fiddle, plus some surprises. All ages. 6 p.m. $20 per person. Reserve your tickets by calling 602-258-0109. Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix.Holidazed - Lunch Time Theater
Friday, November 28 - Friday, December 2. A holiday cabaret full of swinging songs and high-spirited stories. Funny holiday tales with a sweet sounding seasonal slant. Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix.More about Herberger Theater Center.
The Elves & The Shoemaker
Wednesday, November 30 through Saturday, December 24. The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre in Phoenix presents an annual musical holiday favorite. Santa’s elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife. Ages K and up.The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 11. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Mayhem and fun collide when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story head-on. Mesa Arts Center.More about Mesa Arts Center.
Sounds of Christmas
Wednesday, December 1 through Friday, December 23. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an ensemble of performers, accompanied by a live band, who will entertain you with a sleigh full of Christmas songs from traditional favorites to new standards. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Mesa.More about Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
