The Joffrey Ballet's annual holiday ballet returns following a critically acclaimed reinvention by the iconic Christopher Wheeldon in 2016. The previous Joffrey version ran for many years, becoming the Number One Chicago Christmas tradition, and returned annually to the Auditorium Theatre to wow their die-hard fans since 1987.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2026, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Once again the Goodman Theatre magics up your annual holiday cheer in the form of this beloved holiday tradition. Between the spooky arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers and of course the ubiquitous "Bah Humbugs," you will experience Scrooge's joyful late-life discovery of love and the true riches of family.

The Blue Man Group returns to Chicago this December, bringing audiences a brand new show, just in time for Christmas. In Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise, join the Blue Men for a weird and wonderful celebration, delivered with their trademark verve! Expect hijinks, humor, songs, and plenty of surprises as the iconic trio creates yet more chaos, Christmas style!

Lifeline Theatre's award-nominated Phil Timberlake takes on the mega task of performing nineteen characters in this charming, highly acclaimed one-man reframing of the festive classic A Christmas Carol! Written by Tom Mula, this holiday production re-imagines the world-renowned seasonal tale through the eyes of Jacob Marley, the first ghost who sets Scrooge on his new path. A fresh new way to see in the season, be sure to catch a performance this year!

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!