The holidays are fast approaching, and with stage performances of The Nutcracker, comedy shows, holiday classics, and musical versions of your favorite seasonal movies, Metro Detroit has no shortage of stage shows sure to give you a little holiday cheer.
Here鈥檚 a few of our favorite upcoming Nutcracker shows and holiday performances happening in southeast Michigan in 2023.
Polar Express 3D
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn plays this classic holiday movie about a boy who climbs aboard a magical train to the North Pole on their big screen. $8.50-$11. Select days Nov. 24-Jan. 1. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, ;听.
The Nutcracker
The State Ballet of Ukraine takes you to a winter wonderland as they perform the Tchaikovsky holiday favorite.听Tickets start at $25. Nov. 29. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, ; .听
A Very Northville Christmas
A professional woman from the corporate world returns to her hometown of Northville for her boss when she runs into a handsome high school acquaintance during this spoof of Hallmark鈥檚 holiday tropes. Ticket fees apply.听Nov. 29. Tipping Point Theatre, ; .听
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas One and All
The iconic 鈥淨ueen of Christmas鈥 hits the stage once again for her Christmas extravaganza. Watch as she performs her collection of seasonal songs including听All I Want For Christmas Is You. Tickets start at $75. Dec. 1. Little Caesars Arena, ; .听
The Nutcracker
Macomb Ballet Company puts on a traditional performance of The Nutcracker, complete with the sugar plums dancing in your head. $25. Dec. 1-3. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, ;听.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Lose yourself in this 90-minute Broadway-style cirque production featuring contemporary circus performances like aerial acts, juggling, acrobatics, and more set to some of your favorite seasonal tunes.听Tickets start at $22.听Dec. 1-3. Fox Theatre, ; .听
Jingle Babs
The Ringwald Theatre and Affirmations in Ferndale put on this new holiday show, which tells the story of the first time Barbra Streisand hosts her first live Christmas show 鈥 but the weather is keeping the stars from the studio.听$15-$25. Dec. 1-8. The Ringwald inside of Affirmations Community Center, ; .听
Celtic Woman Christmas Symphony Tour
Enjoy a holiday performance by these Grammy-nominated musicians.听Tickets start at $59. Dec. 3. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, ;听.
Channel 955 Jingle Ball
The line-up for the annual holiday concert, presented by iHeartRadio Channel 95.5, features big names including Usher, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, Kaliii, and others performing holiday hits.听Tickets start at $75. Dec. 5. Little Caesars Arena, ; .听
Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Tour
The American saxophonist performs a holiday show alongside special guests Keiko Matsui, Rick Braun, Peter White, and Rebecca Jade.听Tickets start at $45. Dec. 7. Hollywood Casino at Greektown, ; .听
Holiday Pops
Catch Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells Forever,听and more seasonal songs to lift the spirits at this annual holiday show. $10-$35. Dec. 7-8. First United Methodist Church on Thursday and Northville Marquis Theater on Friday; .听
A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show
The magic of the holiday season comes to life as world-class cirque performers show off their jaw-dropping talents to some of your favorite Christmas songs.听Tickets start at $35. Dec. 8. Fox Theatre, ;听.听
Celtic Angels Christmas
This performance combines traditional and contemporary Irish and holiday tunes. $41.25-$59. Dec. 8. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, ; .听
The Snowman
This holiday performance is based on the beloved children鈥檚 book by Raymond Briggs, which will be projected on a big screen while a live orchestra performs the score.听Tickets start at $20. Dec. 9. Orchestra Hall, ;听.听
Christmas With The Celts
Enjoy performances of both modern and classic Christmas songs including听Little Drummer Boy,听Santa Claus is Coming to听Town,听and John Lennon鈥檚听Happy Christmas.听Plus, ancient Irish carols, music by a children鈥檚 choir, and Irish dancing.听$35. Dec. 9. Village Theater at Cherry Hill, ; .听
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
This performance of The Nutcracker features dazzling acrobatics, stunning costumes, giant puppets, and more. Tickets start at $30. Dec. 10. Fox Theatre, ; .
One Sleepy Night 鈥 Detroit
This new holiday musical follows Grandpa Benny as he tells his granddaughter, Shantelle, the Christian story of Christmas, for the first time.听Tickets start at $30. Dec. 15. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts,; .听
Home for the Holidays
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs some holiday favorite tunes during this annual show. A possible visit from Santa, too.听Tickets start at $49. Dec. 15-17. Orchestra Hall, ; . 听
Holiday Pops!
This show highlights the Ann Arbor Youth Chorale, Measure for Measure, and members of the Skyline, Huron, and Pioneer High School Choirs, as they perform seasonal music, carols, and classic holiday songs. $12.50-$75. Dec. 16. Hill Auditorium, ; .
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
With more than 35 years of performances, this show is the longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry. This year鈥檚 show will highlight the 鈥渟ignature sound of Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects.鈥 Tickets start at $25. Dec. 17. Fox Theatre, ; .
The Music of the Nutcracker With The DSO
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs some of the music from the Tchaikovsky classic.听Tickets start at $29. Dec. 20. Orchestra Hall, ; .听
The Illusionists 鈥 Magic of the Holidays
The magic of the season comes to life 鈥 literally! Watch as some of the most talented magicians showcase their most mind-blowing tricks.听Tickets start at $25. Dec. 21-23. Fox Theatre, ; .听
Elf in Concert
Enjoy a musical version of the hilarious holiday story about a toddler named Buddy who was raised in the North Pole by an elf and went to New York City in search of his real father as an adult.听Tickets start at $49. Dec. 22-23. Orchestra Hall, ; .听
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve 鈥 The Best of TSO & More
The multi-platinum rock group returns to Detroit for two performances of their highly-anticipated holiday show. Catch them as they put their spin on your favorite holiday classics. Tickets start at $49. Dec. 23. Little Caesars Arena. .
This post has been updated for 2023.
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