 | Voctave
Presented by Philharmonic Society of OC — Costa Mesa
Tuesday, 12/15/2026 It Feels Like Christmas |
 | Nutcracker! “Magical Christmas Ballet”
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Tuesday, 12/15/2026 Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. |
 | Mariachi Herencia de México
Presented by McCallum Theatre — Palm Desert
Tuesday, 12/15/2026 A Mariachi Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de México ! In this special Christmas edition of their world tour, La Nueva Generación , the 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominated ensemble delivers a holiday concert that honors both the magic of Christmas and the cultural vibrancy of Mexico. |
 | Handel’s Messiah with Le Concert d’Astrée
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
Tuesday, 12/15/2026 Whether it’s your first time or your 25th, hearing the famous “Hallelujah” chorus live, the music’s glory and grandeur are bound to fill your heart with joie de vivre! |
 | The Nutcracker!
Presented by McCallum Theatre — Palm Desert
Wednesday, 12/16/2026 Magical Christmas Ballet
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 | Chanticleer
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
Wednesday, 12/16/2026 From the candlelit chant procession to the triumphant gospel finale, the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble returns with a cappella arrangements of Christmas music from throughout the centuries. |
 | An Irish Christmas
Presented by Clark Center for the Performing Arts — Arroyo Grande
12/17/2026 - 12/18/2026 Next performance: Thursday, 12/17/2026 Make this Christmas magical again with a holiday experience that brings families together. An Irish Christmas is your guide to a magical evening filled with music, dance, and heart. Create lasting memories together and make this season feel special! |
 | A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Thursday, 12/17/2026 The Count Basie Orchestra
Directed by Scotty Barnhart
Guest Vocalist Carmen Bradford |
 | An Irish Christmas
Presented by Kerry Irish Production — Arroyo Grande
12/17/2026 - 12/18/2026 Next performance: Thursday, 12/17/2026 A magical evening filled with music, dance, and heart. |
 | Noel Noel
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
12/18/2026 - 12/20/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/18/2026 Nicolas Buc, conductor
Devin DeSantis, vocalist
Jacob Bruce, actor
San Diego Master Chorale
San Diego Children’s Choir
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Jonathan Gilmer, director |
 | Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
Presented by San Diego Symphony — San Diego
Friday, 12/18/2026 Anthony Jeselnik is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. Over the past 25 years, he has performed all across the globe and has written, produced and starred in three Netflix comedy specials: Thoughts and Prayers, Fire in the Maternity Ward, and his latest, Bones and All, all of which released to rave reviews. |
 | The Hot Sardines
Presented by La Jolla Music Society — La Jolla
Friday, 12/18/2026 Step into the golden age of jazz with The Hot Sardines, the genre-defying ensemble that brings the spirit of New York speakeasies roaring back to life. |
 | A Charo Christmas
Presented by McCallum Theatre — Palm Desert
Friday, 12/18/2026 Make your holidays truly memorable when you spend an evening celebrating the season with Charo.
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 | Celebrating Christmas with Le Concert d’Astrée
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
12/18/2026 - 12/20/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/18/2026 Early music expert Emmanuelle Haïm leads seasonal gems with the choir from one of the foremost ensembles in the field of historically informed performance practice. |
 | Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular
Presented by The Soraya — Northridge
12/18/2026 - 12/20/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/18/2026 with Special Guest Aida Cuevas
Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Pueblo Viejo |
 | Holiday Cabaret Annual Holiday Sing Along
Presented by Coronado Playhouse — Coronado
12/20/2025 - 12/19/2026 Next performance: Friday, 12/18/2026 Holiday fun for the whole family
A Holiday Cabaret, our annual holiday sing along! In what has become a holiday tradition at Coronado Playhouse, we bring together some our our CPH alums and present a feel-good must-see, just in time for the holidays. Bring the entire family and celebrate the season with CPH! |
 | St. Margaret's Friends of Music
Presented by The Desert Friends of Music of St. Margaret's — Palm Desert
5/13/2026 - 12/19/2026 Next performance: Saturday, 12/19/2026 Each year, St. Margaret's Friends of Music sponsors a series of concerts in the church’s sanctuary. |
 | Holiday Sing-Along
Presented by LA Philharmonic — Los Angeles
Saturday, 12/19/2026 The beloved holiday tradition returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall. |
 | Los Angeles Master Chorale
Presented by McCallum Theatre — Palm Desert
Saturday, 12/19/2026 Festival of Carols
For over 60 years, the Grammy-Award winning Los Angeles Master Chorale has been a standard-bearer for choruses across America. |
 | An Irish Christmas - San Diego
Presented by Kerry Irish Productions — San Diego
Saturday, 12/19/2026 A magical evening filled with music, dance, and heart.
Make this Christmas magical. If you’re looking for a holiday experience that brings your family together, An Irish Christmas delivers the joy, warmth, and wonder you’ve been missing. |