The Ultimate List of Holiday Performances in Columbus Ohio

  Discover the Best Holiday Performances in Columbus!
Unwrap the magic of the season with our ultimate list of holiday shows, concerts, and performances in Central Ohio. From beloved Christmas classics to dazzling new productions, there’s a show for every family to enjoy this December.

✨ Plan your holiday fun with can’t-miss events, festive entertainment, and kid-friendly performances happening all season long.

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Holiday Shows at The Columbus Children's Theatre
Mr. Scrooge | The Happy Elf

Mr. Scrooge
Columbus Children's Theatre
December 5 - 24

The Happy Elf
Columbus Children's Theatre
December 13, 14, and 21

Holiday Pops
Columbus Symphony

Pentatonix Christmas in the City Tour

Saturday, November 29 2025

The Polar Express - FREE Screening

Tuesday, November 25

A Christmas Carol

Friday, November 28- Sunday, November 30

Straight No Chaser 24

Friday, November 29

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Saturday, December 4

Mr. Scrooge

Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7

Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14

Friday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 23

Uptown Scrooge Abridged!

Sunday, December 7

Sunday, December 14

Sunday, December 21

Home for the Holiday's Jazz

Thursday, December 4- Sunday, December 7

Capital University Christmas Festival

Thursday, December 4

Friday, December 5

Saturday, December 6

Sunday, December 7

Holiday Pops

Friday, December 5 -Sunday, December 7

Holiday Choir Concerts 2025

Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12

Monday, December 15- Friday, December 19

Christmastime In Columbus

Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 14

The Nutcracker

Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 28

The Nutcracker presented by New Albany Children's Ballet Theatre

Friday, December 12- Sunday, December 14

The Happy Elf

Saturday, December 13, 14, and 21

PBJ & Jazz: Songs of the Season

Saturday, December 13

The Ebony Nutcracker

Friday, December 19- Sunday, December 21

A Christmas Carol

Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 14

Thursday, December 18- Sunday, December 21

My First Nutcracker

Friday, December 23 

Friday, December 26

Santa and the Symphony

Saturday, December 20

Holiday Spectacular 

Saturday, December 20 - 21

Trans- Siberian Orchestra

Thursday, December 23

Harlem Globetrotters

Friday, December 27

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