The magical season of celebration and joy is upon us, and Columbus is dressed in its holiday best, ready to enchant locals and visitors alike. Whether you're seeking a symphony of laughter or an opera of wonder, Columbus has a holiday performance to make your spirits soar. Let the season of magic and music commence!

 

Holiday Pops

Ohio Theatre | Dec. 1-3

The Columbus Symphony welcomes back its annual Holiday Pops performance with a spectacular event bringing music and joy to all. Hear from the Columbus Children's Choir, enjoy sing-alongs to holiday classics, visit with Santa and more. Purchase tickets here.

Holiday! | Columbus Gay Men's Choir

Davidson Theatre | Dec. 16-17

The Columbus Gay Men's Choir will once again celebrate the season with Holiday! - a collection of your favorite sacred and secular music that will leave you feeling gay and bright. Get tickets.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nationwide Arena | Dec. 30

The holiday season doesn't end on Christmas Day! Extend your cheer with the rock-and-roll performance of TSO's "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" that's sure to bring down the house. Get ready to rock by getting your ticket here.

 

Derek Hough, Dance for the Holidays

Mershon Auditorium | Nov. 15

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is an all-new joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year!  With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show-stopping event for the whole family. Get tickets.

Holiday Hoopla

Shadowbox Live | Nov. 16 - Dec. 23

A Columbus holiday tradition, this is the resident theater company's most popular sketch comedy and music show that celebrates the hustle, bustle and fun of the season. Get tickets here.

Hip Hop Nutcracker

Palace Theatre | Nov. 24

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. Get tickets.

The Nutcracker

Ohio Theatre | Dec. 12-28

BalletMet will once again perform their seminal rendition of The Nutcracker. This timeless classic is a holiday tradition for many families. Be sure to get your tickets here

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Palace Theatre | Nov. 30

Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Get tickets.

 

A Christmas Carol

Ohio Theatre | Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Kick off the holiday season with a performance of A Christmas Carol at the Ohio Theatre. In collaboration with Short North Stage, CAPA is thrilled to bring this production of a holiday classic to Columbus. Get tickets.