Looking for festive live holiday shows in Seattle?
One of the most magical parts of the holiday season is getting to revisit cherished stories and songs every year. From classic Christmas songs to nostalgic holiday movies, they enrich our lives so much—especially when we’re able to see them performed live. Luckily, Seattle has no shortage of live holiday shows, concerts, and performances coming up over the next few weeks. Grab your loved ones and go through this list that includes something for everyone: comedy, ballet, improv, drag, and (of course) the straightforward classics.
Here are some of the best upcoming holiday shows in Seattle:
1. Candlelight Concerts
When: select dates in December
Where: various Seattle venues
These live concerts lit by candlelight are always a special experience, especially around the holidays. See this month’s Candlelight Concerts.
2. The Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
When: December 1
Where: Pike Place Market
Head to Pike Place Market to watch carolers compete in this competition that donates proceeds to a good cause.
3. The Nutcracker Ballet
When: November 24 through December 27
Where: Pacific Northwest Ballet
Watch the Pacific Northwest Ballet perform this beloved holiday classic that is awe-inspiring for all ages.
4. Free concerts downtown
When: December 14, 15, and 21
Where: Westlake Park and Pioneer Square
You can enjoy free live holiday concerts in downtown parks on select dates this month as part of Seattle’s Downtown Holiday Lights & Delights event series.
5. Live caroling downtown
When: December 14 & 21
Where: downtown Seattle
If you’re feeling sad that carolers didn’t stop at your door last Christmas, make it your mission to seek them out this year. You can enjoy carolers performing for free in downtown Seattle this month along with free sweet treats.
6. A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol
When: select dates in December
Where: Pike Place Market
Throw out audience suggestions to local improv group Unexpected Productions and watch them improvise a whole new (and hilarious) version of A Christmas Carol!
7. Snowed In
When: November 30 through December 23
Where: Arts West
Arts West is offering a new holiday musical in Seattle this year: Snowed In. Tickets are still available! Here is the description: “Inspired by classic holiday TV specials and musicals about putting on a musical, witness the birth of a new Seattle theater tradition as four of the city’s most beloved musical theater stars take you on a journey of song, dance, friendship, family, and the true meaning of the holidays.”
8. Little Women
When: now through December 17
Where: Bagley Wright Theatre
There are still a few more dates available this month for seeing the timeless holiday classic Little Women. See a trailer and more info here.
9. Land Of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker
When: December 1-28
Where: The Triple Door
A classic burlesque holiday show in Seattle is Land of the Sweets at The Triple Door. This is a burlesque take on The Nutcracker!
10. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
When: December 21-24
Where: The Moore Theatre
This holiday drag show at The Moore Theatre will make you laugh until you cry.
11. Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas
When: December 19
Where: The Moore Theatre
Get in the holiday spirit with this live performance of Matt Roger’s album tour.
12. Seattle Symphony Holiday Concerts
When: select dates in December
Where: Seattle Symphony
Visit the Seattle Symphony website throughout December to take your pick of holiday performances such as “Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
13. Live performances at Winterfest
When: Every weekend from November 25 to December 29
Where: Seattle Center’s Armory Stage
Visit Seattle Center throughout December to enjoy the various Winterfest activities, which includes daily light shows and live performances on the weekends.
14. A Christmas Carol
When: select dates in December
Where: ACT Theatre
Looking for a classic performance of A Christmas Carol? Get tickets for this show by ACT at Seattle’s Allen Theatre. This one is recommended for ages 5 and up.
15. Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
When: November 22 through December 30
Where: Taproot Theatre
If you’re a Jane Austen fan, you’ll love this new story that revolves around the Pride & Prejudice characters at Christmastime.
16. A Charlie Brown Christmas
When: December 1-23
Where: Taproot Theatre
Taproot Theatre is also offering a stage adaptation of A Charlie Brown Christmas for all ages this month.
17. A Very Electric Christmas
When: November 16 through December 31
Where: Charlotte Martin Theatre
This festive holiday show presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre is a “cutting-edge light show with puppetry, story, and dance” for all ages.
18. Can Can’s Wonderland
When: December through January 7
Where: Can Can Culinary Cabaret (at Pike Place Market)
This holiday soirée at Can Can Culinary Cabaret offers food, drinks, and a stunning holiday-themed cabaret performance.