Connecticut Ballet returns for 2026 with Brett Raphael's magical production of this Christmas classic, featuring guest stars from the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre and accompaniment from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. A dazzling concoction of choreography, glittering sets and costumes, and Christmas cheer all set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, a trip to the Connecticut Ballet's Nutcracker is sure to be an experience the whole family will treasure!

Enter the Victorian London of Charles Dickens' incredible imagination as Hartford Stage revives its beloved production of A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Michael Wilson. A festive feast like no other, join the miserly business owner Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns to appreciate his fellow men, thanks to a trio of spooky visitors!

A bonafide holiday tradition in the same leagues as the Nutcracker in its many iterations, The Boston Pops' Holiday Pops concert is a festive feast for the eyes, ears and soul. Perfect for the whole family, the time-honored production is filled with Yuletide cheer, bolstered by upbeat arrangements of classic carols and popular Christmas songs, a joyful sing along and a visit from the one and only St. Nick himself!

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.

The holidays are on the way and what's more Christmassy than the carols? If you're in the mood for a festive sing-a-long, our friends at fever have you covered with this wonderful yuletide concert, featuring all your favorite carols played by a talented string quartet in an evocative candlelit venue. So Come All Ye Faithful and enjoy a not-so-Silent Night of Joy To The World!

It's "Forensic Files goes to Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza from the author of the successful Late Nite Catechism. A sister takes on the emission of finding out what happened to the gold which was gifted alongside the frankincense and myrrh. It's a retelling of the nativity like you've never seen before.