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Best Shows in December 2024

Mannheim Steamroller at Center Theater

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Andrea Bocelli at Pechanga Arena

Andrea Bocelli

A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the Tuscany-born vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. Andrea Bocelli has worked with a host of talented artists, from Ed Sheeran to his own son! Catch him live once more as he returns to the US for a new tour!

City Ballet of San Diego - The Nutcracker at Concert Hall

City Ballet of San Diego - The Nutcracker

Let the music of Tchaikovsky guide you through City Ballet of San Diego's Nutcracker, for which they'll be joined by City Ballet Orchestra and Chorus. Voted San Diego's Best Nutcracker, this elegant production, choreographed by Elizabeth Wistrich, keeps the story as fresh and light as ever, and is sure to be a treat for all ages.

Dec 20 - 23

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Sarah Brightman at San Diego Civic Theatre

Sarah Brightman

The unearthly talent of Sarah Brightman is on show once more as the iconic performer is back with her Christmas tradition. Brightman has decided to bring festive joy on tour with A Christmas Symphony production. A gloriously unique journey through some of the seasons' best and most-loved songs, let Brightman infuse you with the festive spirit this year in this ultimate holiday event!

Dog Man - The Musical at The Magnolia

Dog Man - The Musical

A weird and wonderful world awaits audiences in Dog Man - The Musical, the riotously funny new production based on the best-selling children's cartoon series by surrealist genius Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dumb Bunnies). Praised for being a family show that makes adults laugh as much as the kids, discover just what it is audiences love about this cult classic!

Jim Brickman at Balboa Theater

Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman hits the road for the holiday season once again! Join the talented musician as he weaves together contemporary and traditional holiday favorites, plus all his legendary hits! Enjoy an unforgettable night with Jim Brickman this Christmas - it's a holiday MUST!

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Copley Symphony Hall

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Balboa Theater

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra has been consistently touring since forming in 1956, and now is your chance to witness one of the most popular bands in the world as they present their beloved holiday tour, In The Christmas Mood! The band's unique jazz sound and arrangement make them highly sought after, even more so now that they're bringing a night of festive nostalgia and swing.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour at Balboa Theater

Dave Koz Christmas Tour

Celebrate Christmas in style with smooth jazz aficionado Dave Koz! Although he's Jewish, Koz loves the festive season and all the trimmings that come with it, so much so that he released a Yuletide album entitled "The 25th Of December" in 2014. The classy compilation features contemporary covers of classics and carols like The First Noel and Let It, Snow!

Elf in Concert at Copley Symphony Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Mariachi Sol De Mexico at Balboa Theater

Mariachi Sol De Mexico

Jose Hernandez's world-renowned Mariachi band, Mariachi Sol De Mexico, heads out across the States to bring you their infectious sound to their fans across the country. The Grammy-nominated super-group present their extensive back catalog of Mariachi hits both traditional and contemporary! Don't miss their much anticipated Christmas tour - A Merry-achi Christmas!

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Balboa Theater

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

The Queens of Christmas return for 2024 with another holiday spectacular for everyone naughty or nice! Making the yuletide gay since 2018, this glorious collaboration from two of RuPaul's DragRace's most glittering alumni is the perfect tonic for the hysteria of the holiday season, with boozy holiday cheer infused with good old razzle-dazzle song and dance numbers, copious amounts of eggnog and classic carols with a cheeky drag twist. If you're Nutcracker-phobic then this double act has your alternative holiday entertainment sorted, Jinkx will spice things up and Dela will cover them in sugar!

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