Some of the best ‘gifts’ we can give our children are the gifts of experience, culture, and time spent together. One of our fondest memories as kids is getting dressed up and heading to a holiday show. Create that same lasting memory with your kids with tickets to holiday shows, movies, and musicals coming to the Metro Detroit area this winter season.
A Christmas Story The Musical @ Fox Theatre, Detroit (November 14-16)
A Christmas Story, The Musical chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”). An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, A Christmas Story, The Musical,has proudly taken its place as a perennial holiday classic for the whole family.
A Magical Cirque Christmas @ Fox Theatre (December 5th)
InA Magical Cirque Christmas, the cast of world-class acrobats, contortionists and aerialists will push the boundaries of imagination where gravity is defied and human potential knows no limits. The performers are supported by a captivating musical score that will tug at your heartstrings, elevate your spirit and have you tapping your foot and singing along to hit Christmas songs in the ultimate variety extravaganza. The festive show entertains audiences of all ages during an evening of spectacular feats, acrobatic antics, and magical performances complete with holiday hilarity and music.
Winter Wonderland @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (December 6)
Get ready for Winter Wonderland! The sleigh bells are ringing, the orchestra is swinging, and there’s plenty of festive holiday cheer to go around. Bundle up and enjoy a sparkling musical celebration with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra that’ll have you humming all the way home.
The Nutcracker Ballet @ Michael A. Guido Theater, Dearborn (December 6th & 7th)
Enter the world of the timeless yuletide fantasy with our annual Ballet Americana’ s productions of The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, featuring international stars of the American Ballet.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet @ Fox Theatre (December 7th)
The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! The story follows Clara through the Snow Forest to the Land of Peace and Harmony, featuring the classic life-sized Kissy Doll, fierce red-eyed Rat King, and the Slavic Troika Sleigh. There she encounters 10-foot-tall puppets, exotic flying birds, and dancing couples from five great heritages of the world. Impressive acrobatics integrated into classical ballet make the production fresh and new.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze @ Fox Theatre (December 9th – 14th)
Enchanting and fun for children to seniors, the one and only Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, sparkling scenery, and stunning costumes.
Home For The Holidays @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (December 12th -15th)
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year! Gather friends and family, one and all, for a celebration of the season featuring your DSO, holiday favorites, and quite possibly, an appearance by Santa Claus.
A Meredith Willson’s Miracle On 34th Street The Musical @ Fox Theatre (December 16th – 18th)
The musical revolves around the wonderful and magical story line of the beloved and iconic Macy’s Christmas Santa that may actually be the “real” Santa Claus, and a little girl that learns about something to believe in coupled with one of the show’s feature songs “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. Miracle on 34th Street is sure to send the entire audience home with a true Christmas holiday spirit.
The Nutcracker @ The Macomb Center (December 19th – 21st)
With vibrant storytelling, stunning costumes, and captivating choreography, The Nutcracker is a heartwarming celebration for audiences of all ages. Let the Macomb Ballet Company be part of your family’s holiday tradition and keep the spirit of the season alive with every performance.
Home Alone In Concert @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (December 20th & 21st)
Enjoy one of the most beloved holiday films of all time accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s captivating score! Relive John Hughes’s charming and hilarious story about family with the young Macaulay Culkin who captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
The Nutcracker @ Music Hall Detroit (December 20th & 21st)
Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker—a festive, family-friendly ballet full of holiday magic, whimsical characters, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music to sweep you up in the moment. Featuring 40 international dancers, over 150 hand-crafted costumes, and enchanting sets, World Ballet Company’s beloved production is the perfect tradition to share with loved ones.
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular @ Fox Theatre (December 21st)
Fusing a flair for spectacle with undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. Combining their signature humor with groundbreaking magic, the world’s only team of illusionists present a one-of-a-kind experience that’s the perfect way to kick-off the holidays.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas @ The Fox Theatre, Detroit (December 23)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years. This year’s show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums along with multimedia effects in an intimate setting including 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghost of Christmas Eve @ Little Caesars Arena, Detroit (December 27)
This year, the rock powerhouse will bring back their legendary holiday show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, to life with a special production, featuring a second set of hits and fan favorites, including a 25th-anniversary salute to Beethoven’s Last Night. 101 WRIF and 94.7 WCSX are proud to welcome TSO when they return to Detroit for two spectacular shows at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, December 27 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Snow White @ Music Hall Detroit (December 30th)
The ballet Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was created based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tale of the same name, but in style it resembles a Disney cartoon and is set to the musical motives of the Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky.
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