Dec11Fri
Things to DoThe Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
Nov 20 – Dec 26
Christmas events in Chicago, IL
33 events in Chicago, IL this Christmas: carol concerts, The Nutcracker, pantomimes, Christmas markets and family shows.
Popular picks
Nov27FriArts & CultureA Drag Queen Christmas
8:00 PM · Riviera Theatre- IL
Dec4FriMultiple datesArts & CultureJoffrey Ballet w/ The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Civic Opera House
Dec12SatComedyA John Waters Christmas
8:00 PM · Avondale Music Hall
All upcoming events
33 events · sorted by date
- Nov23MonTheatre
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
11:00 PM · Cadillac Palace
Nov24TueMultiple datesTheatreThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
7:00 PM · Cadillac Palace
- Nov27FriArts & Culture
A Drag Queen Christmas
8:00 PM · Riviera Theatre- IL
Nov28SatConcertsStanding On Christmas Live 2026 with Evrod Cassimy
7:00 PM · Thalia Hall
- Dec4FriMultiple datesArts & Culture
Joffrey Ballet w/ The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Civic Opera House
Dec8TueConcertsA Chanticleer Christmas
7:30 PM · Symphony Center
- Dec8TueConcerts
A Chanticleer Christmas
7:30 PM · Symphony Center-IL
Dec9WedMultiple datesTheatreDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago)
7:00 PM · James M. Nederlander Theatre
Dec11FriTheatreBallet Chicago - The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
- Dec11FriThings to Do
The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
Dec12SatArts & CultureA Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at The Auditorium
1:00 PM · The Auditorium
- Dec12SatTheatre
Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker
2:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
- Dec12SatThings to Do
The Nutcracker
2:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
- Dec12SatTheatre
Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
- Dec12SatThings to Do
The Nutcracker
7:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
Dec12SatTheatreBroadway In Chicago - Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas
7:30 PM · James M. Nederlander Theatre
- Dec12SatComedy
A John Waters Christmas
8:00 PM · Avondale Music Hall
Dec12SatComedyMatt Rogers: THIS TIME IT'S *REALLY* CHRISTMAS Tour
8:00 PM · Vic Theatre
- Dec13SunTheatre
Ballet Chicago - The Nutcracker
2:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
- Dec13SunThings to Do
The Nutcracker
2:00 PM · Athenaeum Theatre
Dec14MonConcertsPreservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Xmas
6:30 PM · Garcia's Chicago
- Dec14MonConcerts
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Xmas
9:00 PM · Garcia's Chicago
- Dec16WedConcerts
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Xmas
6:30 PM · Garcia's Chicago
- Dec16WedConcerts
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Xmas
9:00 PM · Garcia's Chicago
