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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows from October 7 - December 7

in Boston

Mannheim Steamroller at Hanover Theatre

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at SNHU Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Mariah Carey at TD Garden

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!

The Nightmare Before Christmas at Boston Symphony Hall

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.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Shubert Theatre

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

The Nutcracker at Hanover Theatre

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Nov 29 - Dec 1

Hanover Theatre

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A Christmas Carol at The Company Theatre

A Christmas Carol

The festive classic to end all classics, no holiday season is complete without taking your seats for a showing of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Presented by The Company Theatre in Norwell, prepare to be swept up in the glorious tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative supernatural Christmas Eve visitations!

Brett Eldredge at Wang Theater

Brett Eldredge

Multi-platinum-selling Country singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge is hitting the road once more this holiday season, bringing his GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour to you! Named for his 2016 Christmas album, they'll be festive fancies aplenty, alongside hits from 2021's record - Mr. Christmas! There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit!

Nov 29 - 30

Wang Theater

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Fairytale of New York at Nashua Center For The Arts

Fairytale of New York

Fairytale of New York will take to the North American road in 2024 offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

A Drag Queen Christmas at Chevalier Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Safe Haven Ballet - The Nutcracker at The Music Hall

Safe Haven Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Safe Haven Ballet lay on a veritable festive feast the whole family will love as they return this year with their production of The Nutcracker! Brimming with enchanting characters, daring deeds, and an unforgettable journey across the world and into the Land of Sweets and beyond, The Nutcracker is the ultimate way to awaken festive feelings.

Safe Haven Ballet - The Nutcracker at Nashua Center For The Arts

Safe Haven Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Safe Haven Ballet lay on a veritable festive feast the whole family will love as they return this year with their production of The Nutcracker! Brimming with enchanting characters, daring deeds, and an unforgettable journey across the world and into the Land of Sweets and beyond, The Nutcracker is the ultimate way to awaken festive feelings.

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