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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Philadelphia

Straight No Chaser at Parx Casino and Racing

Straight No Chaser

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Miller Theater

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three-time Tony Award winning Director Jack O'Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully brought to life in this delightfully funny musical. Featuring the hit songs 'You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome Christmas', this beloved tale comes to life on stage in a magical production for the entire family... well, probably best to leave your own four-legged family members at home!

Nov 26 - Dec 1

Miller Theater

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Wells Fargo Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Mariah Carey at Wells Fargo Center

Mariah Carey

It's that time of year! On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey changed the holidays as we know them by dropping the super festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from her iconic Merry Christmas album. Immediately racing to the top of music charts the world over, the bop has since become as standard every December as twinkle lights and candy canes, selling over 16 million copies. Join the undisputed Queen of Christmas (sorry, Mrs Claus) for a very special tour, Mariah Carey's Christmas Time!

Michael W. Smith at Lansdowne Theater

Michael W. Smith

Embrace the festive spirit with multi-platinum, Grammy, and Dove Award winner Michael W. Smith as he brings his enchanting 2024 Every Christmas tour to cities across the nation. This year, with Riley Clemmons as a very special guest, fans are in for a festive treat! Don't miss your chance to celebrate the holidays with Michael!

A John Waters Christmas at Union Transfer

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

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