There is a magical selection of shows and concerts throughout the holiday season in Orlando, and here at Gotta Go Orlando we've brought together all the best shows so you don't miss a thing!
During November and December, Orlando has many holiday shows and concerts, including live festive concerts, candlelight performances, and much loved outdoor community performances.
One of the many highlights this holiday season is a sa sizzling line-up of festive performances at Dr Phiilips Center, including the beloved holiday classic Elf in Concert, and for the first time, Cirque Mechanics’ Winter Wonder Shoppe.
A brightly colored circus tent will be displayed on the Seneff Arts Plaza, located on the front lawn of the arts center, where guests will experience a holiday-themed performance of aerial and acrobatic artists.
Orland Ballet once again presents The Nutcracker, while Orlando Family Stage debuts A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage.
There is so many live performances throughout the holiday seaosn in Orlando, you'll. be spoilt for choice!
Orlando Holiday Season Shows 2024
November 11 - December 29, 2024
Be a part of something very special at Orlando Family Stage this holiday season. Everyone’s favorite classic is live on stage! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless Peanuts story and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage is a gift the whole family can enjoy! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the Peanuts gang as they sing, dance, and most importantly, learn the true meaning of Christmas!
November 13, 2024
There’s only room at the table for one Christmas ham. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special is the story of two queens who set out to create a classic Christmas TV variety show
Various Dates, November 14 - December 21, 2024
Regional Premiere at Winter Park Playhouse This hilarious musical comedy unfolds in a series of comic and poignant vignettes with four actors bringing 46 characters to life celebrating everything that drives us crazy about Christmas... and why we love it anyway! From obnoxious Christmas letters to taking the family picture, from dealing with in-laws to assembling gifts on Christmas Eve, this musical shows why sometimes we want to sing "Wreck the halls!" and then why we're wistful when Christmas is over.
November 22 - 23, 2024
Revel in a thrilling twist on a holiday favorite as Central Florida Ballet presents A Christmas Nutcracker Tale at Dr Phillips Center.
November 25, 2024
Ring in the season with UCF's Knights Season of Joy! This heartwarming concert features the magnificent UCF Choirs, weaving a tapestry of beautiful music to celebrate Thanksgiving and usher in the holiday spirit. Live at Dr Phillips Center.
November 25, 2024
Watch world Irish dance champions from the West End’s Lord of the Dance and Riverdance join award-winning musicians to deliver a heartwarming performance that will leave your feet tapping, eyes shining and your soul wanting more! Featuring a powerful mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads and all your favorite carols, live at Dr Phillips Center.
Various Dates, November 27 - December 22, 2024
The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Come see this classic, heartwarming at Orlando Shakes – a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family!
November 29, 2024
Everyone’s favorite elf is back—and this time, with a live symphony orchestra! Relive a beloved holiday classic on the big screen as every note of John Debney’s whimsical, original score comes to life at Dr Phillips Center.
November 29, 2024
Orlando Metropolitan Ballet Academy Presents Sugar Plum Fairy's Winter Tale. Glide into the magic of the season in this two-act ballet set in the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” The Sugar Plum Fairy leaves an indelible mark of grace and splendor in our hearts, making this production a timeless spectacle of wonder and magic.
November 30, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with this exciting spin on a classic holiday tale. In this original adaptation of The Nutcracker, written and produced by Beverly Page, the rich pageantry of holiday traditions meets the vibrant, cultural diversity of Central Florida.
November 30, 2024
Get ready to fill your holidays with joy and be dazzled by the King of Swing, Byron Stripling with the Orlando Phil! Powerhouse trumpeter, conductor, trumpet virtuoso, singer, and Principal Pops Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will bring his contagious smile and charm to the City Beautiful in a program filled with your favorite holiday music, taking place in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring carols and sing-alongs with Orlando Sings, this musical holiday jubilee is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
December 1, 2024
Celebrate the holiday spirit with us at the Ritz Theater, where the Sanford Jazz Ensemble will delight you with their rendition of your favorite holiday hits. Enjoy the Christmas classics in a variety of styles, from funky to waltz, or swing to Latin. Our talented local musicians and vocalists will fill your heart with Christmas cheer.
December 3, 2024
Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is an all-new celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells, sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show stopping event for the whole family. Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes to life through dance.
December 5 - 6, 2024
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the CFCArts Community Choir's annual holiday concert, "Around the World at Christmas." Join us on December 5th and 6th at Northland Church in Longwood for an enchanting evening that has become a beloved tradition for Central Florida families.
December 6 - 22, 2024
ndulge in the splendor of this captivating rendition of a cherished holiday tradition that transcends time. Experience the enchanting tale of Clara, a young girl, whose extraordinary journey intertwines with that of a life-sized Nutcracker, magically brought to life. Together, they cross whimsical realms, with the exhilarating challenge of battling the daunting Mouse King. Brace yourself for an unforgettable voyage into a realm where dreams dance to life and wonder knows no bounds.
December 6 - 22, 2024
Transport back to Christmas Eve, 1943 with this broadcasting from Newark, NJ. The Feddington Players are set to deliver a unique rendition of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" amidst the chaos of live radio production. Live at Osceola Arts.
December 6 - 22, 2024
Opera Orlando presents the world premiere of Four Lost Santas, a comic Christmas Opera commissioned by Opera Orlando based on an original concept by Gabriel Preisser with music by Spicer Carr and a libretto by Spicer Carr and Rose Freeman. This fun, family-friendly piece is a lead-in to Menotti’s seasonal favorite Amahl and the Night Visitors, and it is the perfect antidote for the hustle and bustle of the season.
December 6 - 8, 2024
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. It is up to Grace and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic about extending kindness to those in need, including the outcasts, and looking for humanity in even our worst enemies. Silent night? Not a chance! But, sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas. Live at Orlando Family Stage.
December 8, 2024
Bring your blanket and a picnic for a concert program of holiday favorites from the Orlando Philharmnic Orchestra that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season! This free concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Parking is free for this event. Tents and pets are not permitted. Main Stage, Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue, Winter Park.
December 8, 2024
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree at our Live Music Festival! Join us from 5-9 PM for a night packed with festive fun, featuring a live band, a DJ spinning all your holiday favorites, and mouthwatering food and drinks from local vendors. Bring your own chairs—because you’ll want to stay awhile! It’s the holiday bash of the season, so come ready to jingle and mingle! Don’t be a Grinch—join the cheer!
December 8, 2024
At Sanford's Ritz Theater, join Clarita on an enchanted expedition through sunny Spain in this unique cultural telling of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Witness an explosion of color and sound, featuring lush traditional costuming, dueling rats and soldiers, snapping fans, clicking castanets, and thundering footwork with visits to some of Spain’s most iconic places. Flamenco del Sol Dance Company offers a fresh and vibrant spin on this classic.
December 10, 17 & 18, 2024
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Nutcracker and More at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.
December 12 - 29, 2024
Welcome to Cirque Mechanics Winter Wonder Shoppe, a holiday emporium unlike any other!
Under the brightly-colored Big Top, a series of fantastical transactions unfolds with the world-renowned aerial and acrobatic artists of Cirque Mechanics. Here, a quirky shopkeeper is on a mission to sell his prized shiny blue bicycle to the perfect customer and make someone's holiday wish come true. Customers fly on a Penny Farthing and juggle with diabolos. Contortionists perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists. An aerialist is lifted by an acrobat inside a giant wheel, and trampoline wall artists defy the laws of physics by virtually flying and walking on air!
December 13 - 22, 2024
It’s Christmas actually! This contemporary pop acapella group will delight with fresh, new arrangements of both current and classic holiday tunes. Their comic banter and unique guest interaction will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Live at Orlando Shakes.
December 13 - 15, 2024
Experience a comedic holiday classic like never before! Performed entirely by talented young stars, this show brings to life the heartwarming and hilarious story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—a Red Ryder BB gun. With catchy songs, lively dance numbers and a cast brimming with youthful energy and enthusiasm, this production is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
December 13, 2024
Find your holiday groove with classic carols, contemporary holiday hits and a visit with Santa. Admission is free. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Groove Slayers: Get ready to experience the holiday season like never before with the Groove Slayers, a high-energy band renowned for their electrifying performances and unforgettable renditions of classic holiday tunes. Bringing the festive spirit to life with a dynamic horn section and soaring vocals, the band has become the go-to group for holiday celebrations.
December 14 - 15, 2024
On a snowy Christmas Eve, a young girl named Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll by her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. Follow her magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets where the lines of reality and dreams blur together. Live at Ritz Theater.
December 14 - 15, 2024
Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra and Bach Festival Youth Choir; embrace the magic of the holiday season at our Classic Christmas Concert, set within the serene ambiance of Knowles Memorial Chapel. Join us for an intimate evening filled with timeless traditions, including cherished hymns and beloved carols. Embrace the joy of the season and join us for a truly enchanting celebration of Christmas spirit.
December 14, 2024
Performing together LIVE on stage, renowned “Vinylinist” and Founder of Violectric Michelle Jones and the talented musicians of the Central Florida strings super-group announce the exciting 11th Annual Violectric Holiday Show, rocking into the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, December 14. FREE and open to the public, the 90-minute live concert presented by the City of Orlando Department of Families, Parks and Recreation will feature traditional holiday songs, mashed up with classic rock tunes and modern hits, delivering a fun-filled, energetic and highly unique holiday show unlike anything seen and heard before and simulcast all around Lake Eola.
December 14, 2024
The City of Apopka and the University of Central Florida School of Performing Arts invite you to attend this free special holiday concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. This concert is a perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and festive cheer that only the UCF Symphony Orchestra and Singing Knights can deliver. This special event will fill your heart with the warmth and joy of the holidays. This is a free family-friendly event.
December 14, 2024
This year, multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour celebrating 20 years of their beloved rock opera "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity. TSO returns to Kia Center on Saturday, December 14 for two performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
December 14, 2024
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy seasonal holiday favorites performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Eric Jacobsen.
December 15 & 22, 2024
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.
December 16 & 19, 2024
Take a trip to Whoville in this whimsical holiday production filled with music, choreography and laughter. A miserable and cheerless Grinch has been watching the Whos enjoy Christmas with disdain from a distance for decades. Now, he’s plotting his greatest heist imaginable: stealing the Whos’ beloved Christmas! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the power of compassion and community, witness a change in the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart in this treasured classic.
December 16, 2024
The Orlando Gay Chorus presents Merry Everything: The Gayest Time of Year. This time of year is about peace and love, friends, and family - whether traditional, extended, or found. They’re about faith and hope, inclusivity and understanding, and the Orlando Chorus wraps them up for you in merriment, mirth, and song, live at The Ritz Theater.
December 19 & 20, 2024
Bask in the glow of beloved holiday songs and heartfelt love ballads. Performing music that tugs at the heartstrings, treasured soul singer CeCe Teneal brings us her captivating voice in two evenings of holiday hits and more. This promises to be an extraordinary night filled with soul and holiday spirit! As a special gesture, CeCe invites you to dress in red and celebrate the warmth of the season together.
December 19, 2024
Gather 'round the fire as the critically acclaimed Victorian performance troupe, Phantasmagoria, returns with a brand-new collection of haunted—and haunting—tales for the holiday season. A perfect sequel to last year's captivating performances. Prepare for an evening filled with holiday haunts, Christmas Eve terrors, whimsical spirits, and much more, as we keep the age-old tradition of telling ghost stories during the holidays alive. From classic Victorian tales to original holiday hauntings, you’ll be transported into a world of eerie enchantment... and yes, the Canterville Ghost is back. Celebrate the season in true Phantasmagoria style at The Ritz Theater Sanford.
December 20 - 21, 2024
Gather at Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in Orlando as critically acclaimed Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria returns with their all-new collection of haunted (and haunting) tales for the holiday season—a wonderful sequel to last year's shows! Watch on as tales of holiday haunts, Yuletide creatures, Christmas eve terrors, whimsical spirits and more keep alive the tradition of telling ghost stories on the eve of the holidays. And of course, the Canterville Ghost may make a return! Experience this delightfully “spirited” way to celebrate the year-end festivities—all in Phantasmagoria’s unique performance style of evocative storytelling, “phantastical” dance and much more!
December 20, 2024
Find your holiday groove with classic carols, contemporary holiday hits and a visit with Santa. Admission is free. Food and drinks available for purchase.
BlueMoon: BlueMoon is a vibrant live band composed of exceptionally talented musicians, providing a wide range of production and entertainment services. With their motto, "Real Music for Real People," the band is committed to delivering genuine musical experiences for all. Enjoy their holiday repertoire.
December 20, 2024
The Big Band Era is back at The Ritz Theater, brought to life by Bennett Harmon and The Great American Big Band. With our vintage 40’s orchestra, we will transport you to an era when America was producing some of the greatest music of all time. Hear the music of the greatest Big Band names of all time, all together on one stage for this Christmas performance.
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