Experience Spectacular Christmas Shows Near Ann Arbor

October 18 – White Christmas

Chelsea High School – 740 N. Freer Rd Chelsea
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $10/Student/Senior
Christmas in October? Yes, Chelsea High School is performing Irving Berlin's White Christmas on October 18 & 19. About the Show: Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en-route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting,…read more…

October 18 – White Christmas

Chelsea High School – 740 N. Freer Rd Chelsea
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $10/Student/Senior
Christmas in October? Yes, Chelsea High School is performing Irving Berlin's White Christmas on October 18 & 19. About the Show: Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en-route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting,…read more…

October 19 – White Christmas

Chelsea High School – 740 N. Freer Rd Chelsea
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $10/Student/Senior
Christmas in October? Yes, Chelsea High School is performing Irving Berlin's White Christmas on October 18 & 19. About the Show: Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en-route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting,…read more…

December 12 – Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker

George E. Potter Center – 2111 Emmons Rd Jackson
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Tickets Sales Start Nov 1, 2025. 2024 Pricing: $12.50-35
Ballet Chelsea & Jackson Symphony Orcestra proudly present The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together to present this annual full-length, narrated ballet. See the show on Sunday at 2p and add on Sugarplum Tea before the show. Other Nutcracker Performances:

December 12 – Holly-Day Delights Concert

Morris Lawrence Building – 4800 E. Huron River Dr Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Washtenaw Community Concert Band will be performing their annual holiday concert Holly-Day Delights Bring your jingle bells and deck the halls with your friends and families as the band presents a holiday-themed concert that will certainly spread the joy of the wintery season! From the classics, to the contemporaries, to the holiday buglers — don’t miss this one! Light refreshments to follow the concert.

December 13 – Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker

George E. Potter Center – 2111 Emmons Rd Jackson
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Tickets Sales Start Nov 1, 2025. 2024 Pricing: $12.50-35
Ballet Chelsea & Jackson Symphony Orcestra proudly present The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together to present this annual full-length, narrated ballet. See the show on Sunday at 2p and add on Sugarplum Tea before the show. Other Nutcracker Performances:

December 13 – Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker

George E. Potter Center – 2111 Emmons Rd Jackson
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Tickets Sales Start Nov 1, 2025. 2024 Pricing: $12.50-35
Ballet Chelsea & Jackson Symphony Orcestra proudly present The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together to present this annual full-length, narrated ballet. See the show on Sunday at 2p and add on Sugarplum Tea before the show. Other Nutcracker Performances:

December 14 – Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker

George E. Potter Center – 2111 Emmons Rd Jackson
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Tickets Sales Start Nov 1, 2025. 2024 Pricing: $12.50-35
Ballet Chelsea & Jackson Symphony Orcestra proudly present The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together to present this annual full-length, narrated ballet. See the show on Sunday at 2p and add on Sugarplum Tea before the show. Other Nutcracker Performances:

December 16 – The Nutcracker

Michigan Theater – 603 E. Liberty St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $32-95
The World Ballet Company brings The Nutcracker to Michigan Theater for one show. They recommend the show for. ages 2+. Show is 1hr and 40 minutes. From Michigan Theater: A must-see holiday event for the entire family! Join Clara on her magical journey through the enchanting Land of Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets. With an impressive cast of A Magical Holiday Adventure Awaits! Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a heartwarming ballet that brings dreams into reality for audiences of all ages. Join Marie on Christmas Eve as her beloved Nutcracker springs to life, leading her on a wondrous…read more…

December 19 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio

Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $29+
Immerse yourself this December in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts.  Starring professional dancers from the world’s top ballet companies. The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages. 

December 20 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio

Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: $29+
Immerse yourself this December in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts.  Starring professional dancers from the world’s top ballet companies. The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages. 

December 20 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio

Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $29+
Immerse yourself this December in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts.  Starring professional dancers from the world’s top ballet companies. The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages. 

December 20 – Holiday Pops

Hill Auditorium – 825 N. University Ave Ann Arbor
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $31.50-94.50/Adult, $47.25-$15.75/Student or Youth
Featuring your holiday favorites! Journey to the North Pole with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in an evening of festive classics, new orchestral arrangements, transformative audience participation, show-stopping guest appearances, and more in this Southeast Michigan staple of the holiday season. The concert will feature special guests vocalist Olivia Van Goor and Measure for Measure.

December 21 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio

Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $29+
Immerse yourself this December in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums! The Nutcracker ballet is back in Ann Arbor at the Power Center for Performing Arts.  Starring professional dancers from the world’s top ballet companies. The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages.