Skip to content
🎭 TheatreTheatre

Elf the Musical (Touring)San Diego · Wed, Dec 30, 2026

7:00 PM local time
San Diego Civic TheatreSan Diego, CA
Get tickets (opens in a new tab)

One of 8 upcoming dates

This runs regularly at San Diego Civic Theatre. See every date and time

About this event

Elf the Musical (Touring) takes place at San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Theatre / Musical (Theatre).

We compare 2 ticket sellers for this event.

San Diego Civic Theatre holds around 2,967 people.

San Diego Civic Theatre has 42 upcoming events on our calendar.

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, "The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter," and celebrated in The New Yorker, "It's enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS." This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, "is a gift for kids and adults, and a very 'sparklejollytwinklejingley' night out!"

Add to calendar

📅 Google Calendar⬇️ Apple / Outlook (.ics)

Compare ticket sellers

Stay & get there

Nearest station
Civic Center · Light rail · 130 m · 2 min walk
Closest hotels
Check prices ↗All 15 hotels near San Diego Civic Theatre

🛏️ Hotels near San Diego Civic Theatre

Check prices ↗

🧭 Tours & sightseeing in San Diego

All tours & activities ↗

Elf the Musical (Touring) at San Diego Civic Theatre: show day guide

Show starts
7:00 PM
Getting there
Civic Center, 130 m (2 min walk)
Parking
Park in the Evan V.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Limit 9 tickets per account. All orders in excess will be cancelled. Group packages are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call (619) 564-3001 or visit https://www.broadwaysd.com/special-packages/groups-tickets/ for more info.
Please note
ELF The Musical is suitable for all ages but may be best enjoyed by those 8 and older. Please note that all guests, regardless of age, require a ticket. Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, inc intermission. All balcony seats require stairs. All tickets will be delivered via mobile, and will be made available approximately 2 weeks are the public on sale. Any orders above the ticket limit will be canceled. The Civic Theatre is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals. No Cameras or Recording allowed. Any re-prints/ re-issued barcodes for tickets not downloaded prior to arriving at the venue will incur a $5 Green Fee. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to event time. Please only bring essential items with you. Only bags that are 12"x12" or smaller are permitted. For further info please refer to https://sandiegotheatres.org/patron-safety-security

Line-up

Venue: San Diego Civic Theatre

3rd & B St., San Diego, CA, 92101
🧭 DirectionsVenue guide
Capacity
2,967
Parking
Park in the Evan V. Jones Concourse Parkade, located adjacent to the Civic Theatre. Advance parking passes available for most events at time of ticket purchase. Public Parking is also available throughout the area for various rates.
Accessible seating
Accessible, Wheelchair & Companion seating available in Orchestra, Dress Circle & Mezzanine levels. Swing-out arm aisle Transfer seats available in Orchestra level for mobility impaired patrons. Assisted Listening Devices available in Lobby for each performance on first-come, first-serve basis. Select performances may offer ASL or Audio-described services.
Venue rules
No cameras, video or audio recording. Please be considerate to other patrons & refrain from cell phone use during shows. Late seating only at appropriate break. No outside food or beverages allowed
Children
All ages must have their own ticket in same section as parent / adult. Please be considerate & use discretion when bringing young children to any theatre event.
Box office
Ticket Office Hours: Civic Theatre Event Windows open 2.5 hours prior to curtain
Seating chart
Seating chart – San Diego Civic TheatreFull San Diego Civic Theatre seating plan →

More Elf the Musical (Touring) dates

All dates →

Coming up at San Diego Civic Theatre

Full calendar →

Also in San Diego that week

All San Diego events →

Elf the Musical (Touring): FAQs

When is Elf the Musical (Touring)?

Elf the Musical (Touring) is scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time.

Where is Elf the Musical (Touring) taking place?

At San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St., San Diego, CA 92101.

How much are tickets for Elf the Musical (Touring)?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at San Diego Civic Theatre?

Park in the Evan V. Jones Concourse Parkade, located adjacent to the Civic Theatre. Advance parking passes available for most events at time of ticket purchase. Public Parking is also available throughout the area for various rates.

Does Elf the Musical (Touring) have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Elf the Musical (Touring) has 56 upcoming dates, including Tucson (Nov 10), Tucson (Nov 11), and Tucson (Nov 12).

Elf the Musical (Touring)

Wed, Dec 30, 2026

Tickets (opens in a new tab)