There are several spectacular Christmas Shows near Ann Arbor each December. For many families, attending one of the local Christmas Shows is an annual tradition.
The holiday show season starts early in 2025! Chelsea High School Theatre is performing White Christmas in October.
Note we are still updating our list for. 2025.
Live Christmas performances near Ann Arbor include several plays or musicals, concerts, and of course Nutcracker ballets.
Some of these Christmas shows in Michigan are single performances. Other holiday shows near us run through the whole season. There are also shows in Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, and more. As always, if I missed any performances, let me know in the comments or on Facebook.
If you’re looking for a Nutcracker ballet, they are included below. They are also available in our Nutcracker performances.
Enchanting Nutcracker Performances near Ann Arbor 2025
For many families seeing The Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition. We are lucky to have a number of Ann Arbor Nutcracker performances to choose from.
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Featured Ann Arbor Christmas Shows
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Ann Arbor Christmas Performances 2025
Check out all the Christmas Plays in Michigan, specifically the Ann Arbor area. Annual Christmas Concerts in Michigan include:
- Ebird & Friends Holiday Show at The Ark
- The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops
Theatre Nova’s annual panto is a good choice for a comical fun show near Ann Arbor. For 2025, it has a hip-hop theme – DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat.
Saline Area Players is performing A Seussified Christmas Carol as their holiday show. As of November 3, they have announced the dates as December 4-7, but have not yet announced show times. When they do, we will add them below.
While Frozen is not a holiday themed show, it is winter themed. Encore Theatre in Dexter is performing it this year.
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…
November 30 – Jingle All the Way - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones
Hill Auditorium – 825 N. University Ave Ann Arbor
Time: 4:00pm
Cost: $15-83
UMS presents Béla Fleck & the Flecktones performing a holiday concert - Jingle All the Way at Hill Auditorium. They list the show as Family Friendly (ages 5+) They are offering limited VIP tickets with seats in the first 10 rows, pre-performance soundcheck & Q&A, a VIP merchandise gift, VIP laminate, and early aaccess to purchase merchandise. VIP tickets are $204. Regular tickets range from $17-$83. Tickets are $15-20 for UM Students. From UMS: Celebrate the season with an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend concert featuring GRAMMY-winning quartet Béla Fleck & the Flecktones. Over the past half-century, Béla Fleck has exploded the…read more…
December 2 – The Empty Pockets
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $24-35
The Empty Pockets are bringing their Snow Day Holiday Tour to the Ark. It is a blues rock show featuring holiday songs. From The Ark: The Empty Pockets craft a soulful blend of rootsy blues, classic rock, and Midwestern folk, anchored by powerful vocals and sharp songwriting. Their musical chops have been honed backing legends like Al Stewart, Gary Wright, Simon Kirke, and Kenny Loggins, and their own work has earned two #1 spots on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. Known affectionately as the “baseball band,” you might find them singing the national anthem or 7th inning stretch at MLB and MiLB stadiums across the country,…read more…
December 4 – A Seussified Christmas Carol
The Well Church – 211 Willis Rd Saline
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $12/Senior/Child
Saline Area Players is performing A Seussified Christmas Carol as their 2025 Holiday Show. It is the traditional Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. But it is told in rhyming couplets in a Dr. Seuss style. It will be great fun for all Seats are $15/Adults, $12/Children or Seniors. There are $10 floor seats available for children. Showtimes
December 5 – A Seussified Christmas Carol
The Well Church – 211 Willis Rd Saline
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $12/Senior/Child
Saline Area Players is performing A Seussified Christmas Carol as their 2025 Holiday Show. It is the traditional Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. But it is told in rhyming couplets in a Dr. Seuss style. It will be great fun for all Seats are $15/Adults, $12/Children or Seniors. There are $10 floor seats available for children. Showtimes
December 5 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 6 – A Seussified Christmas Carol
The Well Church – 211 Willis Rd Saline
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $12/Senior/Child
Saline Area Players is performing A Seussified Christmas Carol as their 2025 Holiday Show. It is the traditional Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. But it is told in rhyming couplets in a Dr. Seuss style. It will be great fun for all Seats are $15/Adults, $12/Children or Seniors. There are $10 floor seats available for children. Showtimes
December 6 – Holidays from the Heart
Manchester High School – 20500 Dutch Dr Manchester
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Non-perishable food donation or $5 minimum donations
Head to Manchester High School for the Holidays from the Heart Show from Dance with Heart Studios as part of Manchester's Christmas in the Village celebration. Admission is one or more non-perishable food item. More Christmas in the Village Events:
December 6 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 6 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 6 – Handel's Messiah
Hill Auditorium – 825 N. University Ave Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $17-48/regular tickets. UM Student $15-20
UMS Choral Union and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra present Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium. There are two shows - Saturday, December 6 at 7:30p and Sunday, December 7 at 2p From the UMS Website: “Comfort ye, my people.” The first words sung in Handel’s Messiah invite us all into a world of hope, renewal, and transcendence. Composed in 1741, Handel’s timeless masterpiece has enraptured audiences for centuries with its sublime beauty and profound spirituality. From the jubilant “Hallelujah” chorus to its stirring arias and evocative chorales, Messiah is a celebration of the season’s true meaning: comfort, hope, and the promise of joy. Led…read more…
December 7 – A Seussified Christmas Carol
The Well Church – 211 Willis Rd Saline
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $15/Adult, $12/Senior/Child
Saline Area Players is performing A Seussified Christmas Carol as their 2025 Holiday Show. It is the traditional Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. But it is told in rhyming couplets in a Dr. Seuss style. It will be great fun for all Seats are $15/Adults, $12/Children or Seniors. There are $10 floor seats available for children. Showtimes
December 7 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 7 – Handel's Messiah
Hill Auditorium – 825 N. University Ave Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17-48/regular tickets. UM Student $15-20
UMS Choral Union and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra present Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium. There are two shows - Saturday, December 6 at 7:30p and Sunday, December 7 at 2p From the UMS Website: “Comfort ye, my people.” The first words sung in Handel’s Messiah invite us all into a world of hope, renewal, and transcendence. Composed in 1741, Handel’s timeless masterpiece has enraptured audiences for centuries with its sublime beauty and profound spirituality. From the jubilant “Hallelujah” chorus to its stirring arias and evocative chorales, Messiah is a celebration of the season’s true meaning: comfort, hope, and the promise of joy. Led…read more…
December 7 – Tuba Christmas
Ann Arbor Farmers Market – 315 Detroit St Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Tuba Christmas returns to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Dozens of tuba and euphonium players will be playing Christmas favorites for a holiday sing along. Note: We added this on 11/5 and at that point there were no times listed and the date listed December 7, but referenced Sunday, December 8 (which was 2024) in the text. We decided to list the event for 2025 and check back for details.
December 7 – Chelsea Chamber Players Annual Hometown Holiday Concert
St Joseph Church – 6805 Mast Rd Dexter
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate the season with music that warms the heart! Join us for the Chelsea Chamber Players’ annual Hometown Holiday Concert on December 7th at 3pm at St Joseph Church, Dexter and 7pm at Chelsea First United Methodist Church. This collaborative community event features enchanting performances by the Chelsea Chamber Players, talented students from CHS orchestra and choir, along with the angelic voices of choirs from CFUMC and St. Joseph Parish. Admission is Free.
December 7 – Chelsea Chamber Players Annual Hometown Holiday Concert
Chelsea First United Methodist Church – 128 Park Street Chelsea
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate the season with music that warms the heart! Join us for the Chelsea Chamber Players’ annual Hometown Holiday Concert on December 7th at 3pm at St Joseph Church, Dexter and 7pm at Chelsea First United Methodist Church. This collaborative community event features enchanting performances by the Chelsea Chamber Players, talented students from CHS orchestra and choir, along with the angelic voices of choirs from CFUMC and St. Joseph Parish. Admission is Free.
December 7 – Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home For The Holidays
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $40-76.50
Be Home for The Holidays at The Ark with Jon McLaughlin & Friends. From The Ark: Ring in the season with Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays, an evening of music, stories, and holiday cheer. Jon returns to the stage with his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting, masterful piano playing, and soaring vocals — this time joined by a few very special guests for a festive, one-of-a-kind concert. McLaughlin will perform a mix of original holiday songs, classic Christmas favorites, and fan-favorite hits from his celebrated career, which began with his 2007 major-label debut Indiana and has since…read more…
December 8 – An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $35-46.50
Over the Rhine brings their 2025 Christmas Tour to The Ark. They have been playing Christmas shows across the midwest since the mid-90s
December 9 – Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $40-51.50
Storm Large brings her show - Holiday Ordeal - to The Ark. From The Ark: Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. Storm appeared on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. On the 10th anniversary of its premiere, Storm reprised her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough at La Jolla Music Society and Portland Center Stage in…read more…
December 11 – The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $29-$56.50
Head to The Ark for the 18th annual Ebird & Friends Holiday Show. From The Ark: For 18 years Erin Zindle has been curating an epic annual musical celebration inspired by the themes of the holiday season. Each December, this event is a warm hearted lift-off to the holidays that has become an indispensable tradition for families in the greater Ann Arbor area and far beyond. Zindle, The Ragbirds’ songwriter, lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, produces this gala event with the intention of joyfully interconnecting the performers and audiences of the Michigan music community. A star-studded “house band” along with a…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 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
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 12 – The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $40-81.50
Head to The Ark for the 18th annual Ebird & Friends Holiday Show. From The Ark: For 18 years Erin Zindle has been curating an epic annual musical celebration inspired by the themes of the holiday season. Each December, this event is a warm hearted lift-off to the holidays that has become an indispensable tradition for families in the greater Ann Arbor area and far beyond. Zindle, The Ragbirds’ songwriter, lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, produces this gala event with the intention of joyfully interconnecting the performers and audiences of the Michigan music community. A star-studded “house band” along with a…read more…
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 – The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $29-40
Head to The Ark for the 18th annual Ebird & Friends Holiday Show. From The Ark: For 18 years Erin Zindle has been curating an epic annual musical celebration inspired by the themes of the holiday season. Each December, this event is a warm hearted lift-off to the holidays that has become an indispensable tradition for families in the greater Ann Arbor area and far beyond. Zindle, The Ragbirds’ songwriter, lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, produces this gala event with the intention of joyfully interconnecting the performers and audiences of the Michigan music community. A star-studded “house band” along with a…read more…
December 13 – The Nutcracker
Milan High School – 200 Big Red Dr Milan
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $19 online, $22 at the door (Cash Only)
Ann Arbor Dance Classics presents their annual Nutcracker at Milan High School. They have two shows - Saturday December 13 & Sunday December 14 both at 2p
December 13 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
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 13 – The Nutcracker
Saline High School – 1300 Campus Parkway Saline
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20
Dance Alliance presents The Nutcracker at Saline High School Saturday, December 13th at 7p & Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20. Tickets can be distributed to dancers in class or picked up at the box office 1 hour prior to the show.
December 13 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 13 – The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $40-81.50
Head to The Ark for the 18th annual Ebird & Friends Holiday Show. From The Ark: For 18 years Erin Zindle has been curating an epic annual musical celebration inspired by the themes of the holiday season. Each December, this event is a warm hearted lift-off to the holidays that has become an indispensable tradition for families in the greater Ann Arbor area and far beyond. Zindle, The Ragbirds’ songwriter, lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, produces this gala event with the intention of joyfully interconnecting the performers and audiences of the Michigan music community. A star-studded “house band” along with a…read more…
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 14 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 14 – The Nutcracker
Saline High School – 1300 Campus Parkway Saline
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $20
Dance Alliance presents The Nutcracker at Saline High School Saturday, December 13th at 7p & Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20. Tickets can be distributed to dancers in class or picked up at the box office 1 hour prior to the show.
December 14 – The Nutcracker
Milan High School – 200 Big Red Dr Milan
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $19 online, $22 at the door (Cash Only)
Ann Arbor Dance Classics presents their annual Nutcracker at Milan High School. They have two shows - Saturday December 13 & Sunday December 14 both at 2p
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 18 – Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt
The Ark – 316 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $35-86.50
Spend Christmas with Alicia Witt at The Ark. From The Ark: Alicia Witt, star of this summer’s smash hit movie “Longlegs” opposite Nicolas Cage, 9 Hallmark Christmas movies, and with four decades worth of film, TV and stage credits, makes her return to The Ark with songs from full length Christmas album, “I Think I’m Spending Christmas With You.” A classically trained, award winning pianist and Billboard Top 30 charting singer-songwriter, Alicia will get you in the holiday spirit with this festive show. Featuring nine heartfelt and uplifting originals and three holiday standards, you’ll hear selections from the album, as…read more…
December 19 – Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
First Presbyterian Church – 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $36.50-62 depending on seating zone
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ann Arbor. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and holiday spirit at First Presbyterian Ann Arbor under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative music included in the program are: Tentative Program 12 Days of Christmas Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard On High Away in a Manger Carol of the Bells Deck the Halls Ding Dong! Merrily on High Do You Hear What I Hear God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas…read more…
December 19 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $25-50
iBallet presents the Nutcracker! This beloved holiday tradition returns to the Power Center for Performing Arts in Ann Arbor Friday, December 19 – Sunday, December 21! 🩰 Featuring professional dancers from some of the world’s top ballet companies. 🎻 NEW THIS YEAR: A live orchestra with over 40 musicians from the University of Michigan will provide the soundtrack to this iconic holiday classic. Immerse yourself once again in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums – The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages! iBallet Nutcracker Showtimes
December 19 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 19 – Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
First Presbyterian Church – 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor
Time: 8:45pm-9:45pm
Cost: $36.50-62 depending on seating zone
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ann Arbor. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and holiday spirit at First Presbyterian Ann Arbor under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative music included in the program are: Tentative Program 12 Days of Christmas Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard On High Away in a Manger Carol of the Bells Deck the Halls Ding Dong! Merrily on High Do You Hear What I Hear God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas…read more…
December 20 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: $25-50
iBallet presents the Nutcracker! This beloved holiday tradition returns to the Power Center for Performing Arts in Ann Arbor Friday, December 19 – Sunday, December 21! 🩰 Featuring professional dancers from some of the world’s top ballet companies. 🎻 NEW THIS YEAR: A live orchestra with over 40 musicians from the University of Michigan will provide the soundtrack to this iconic holiday classic. Immerse yourself once again in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums – The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages! iBallet Nutcracker Showtimes
December 20 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 20 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $25-50
iBallet presents the Nutcracker! This beloved holiday tradition returns to the Power Center for Performing Arts in Ann Arbor Friday, December 19 – Sunday, December 21! 🩰 Featuring professional dancers from some of the world’s top ballet companies. 🎻 NEW THIS YEAR: A live orchestra with over 40 musicians from the University of Michigan will provide the soundtrack to this iconic holiday classic. Immerse yourself once again in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums – The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages! iBallet Nutcracker Showtimes
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 20 – Beyond Christmas Concert
Pease Auditorium – 494 College Place Ypsilanti
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Cost: $20
Step into the season with Beyond Christmas, a magical concert brought to you by Beyond Choir! This December, join them for an inspiring evening where cherished holiday carols blend seamlessly with fresh, contemporary arrangements that extend the warmth and joy of the season. From timeless favorites to new, inventive takes on holiday classics, this unique performance will uplift and surprise, wrapping you in the true spirit of the holidays.
December 20 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 21 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 21 – The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
Power Center – 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $25-50
iBallet presents the Nutcracker! This beloved holiday tradition returns to the Power Center for Performing Arts in Ann Arbor Friday, December 19 – Sunday, December 21! 🩰 Featuring professional dancers from some of the world’s top ballet companies. 🎻 NEW THIS YEAR: A live orchestra with over 40 musicians from the University of Michigan will provide the soundtrack to this iconic holiday classic. Immerse yourself once again in Clara’s magical world of toy soldiers, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plums – The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic for all ages! iBallet Nutcracker Showtimes
December 26 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 27 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 27 – Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
First Presbyterian Church – 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $36.50-62 depending on seating zone
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ann Arbor. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and holiday spirit at First Presbyterian Ann Arbor under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative music included in the program are: Tentative Program 12 Days of Christmas Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard On High Away in a Manger Carol of the Bells Deck the Halls Ding Dong! Merrily on High Do You Hear What I Hear God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas…read more…
December 27 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
December 27 – Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
First Presbyterian Church – 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor
Time: 8:45pm-9:45pm
Cost: $36.50-62 depending on seating zone
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ann Arbor. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and holiday spirit at First Presbyterian Ann Arbor under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative music included in the program are: Tentative Program 12 Days of Christmas Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels We Have Heard On High Away in a Manger Carol of the Bells Deck the Halls Ding Dong! Merrily on High Do You Hear What I Hear God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas…read more…
December 28 – DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
Theatre Nova – 410 W Huron St Ann Arbor
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $32/Adult, $25/Senior (65+), $15/Student(with ID), $12/Kids (16 & under)
The holiday hilarity of Theatre Nova's annual Panto returns. Bring the whole family to this rollicking all-ages entertainment with a hip-hop twist. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy original tunes and kid-friendly parodies of popular hip-hop songs -- set to The Kool Kat’s sick beats. Directed and music directed by Mike Sandusky, the cast features Nic Folson, Mo Murray, and Alaina Kerr. The production team includes Jade Guerriero (lights), Mary Perrin (costumes/props), and Briana O’Neal (set/stage manager). Showtimes
Christmas Shows We’ve Got our Eye on For 2025
Many groups hold a performance each year – either the same show or a different holiday show. We are awaiting updates on the shows below for 2025 or possibly in the future.
2024 Shows
🔔 Friday, December 13 Carols in the Courtyard with Pioneer HS Choir
🔔 Saturday, December 14 Lucy Ann Lance Hometown Christmas Show
🔔 Saturday, December 14 The Magical Polar Experience
🔔 Saturday, December 14 The Nutcracker 2024
🔔 Saturday, December 14 The Nutcracker 2024
🔔 Saturday, December 14 A Magical Motown Christmas
🔔 Friday, December 20 Randazzo Dance Company's The Nutcracker: Clara's Dream
🔔 Saturday, December 21 Randazzo Dance Company's The Nutcracker with a Twist
🔔 Saturday, December 21 Holiday Ukulele Jam
🔔 Sunday, December 22 Randazzo Dance Company's The Nutcracker with a Twist
Ann Arbor Christmas Guide
Arbor Annie’s Guide to an Amazing Ann Arbor Christmas
Our Guide to Christmas Events in Ann Arbor has all the fun local activities to celebrate the holidays. Find the best activities for Ann Arbor holiday celebrations to keep you in the holiday spirit. Note: We update the Christmas Ann Arbor Guide throughout the season as we find new events. Check back through the season to find […]
Of course you could take the kids to THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at the Power Center, December 7th thru 10th. Slapstick comedy, chases through the audience, skeletons in the closet, song and dance!
Shakespeare’s accessible and only farce, plenty of visual humor for the kids not to mention an easily understood text. Get kids involved and enjoying live theatre and Shakespeare at an early age – much better than video games, movies, electronic devices, etc.