Holiday Performances, Plays, & Movies Around Austin
The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy festive performances, plays, and movies with family and friends. From classic holiday plays to spectacular performances and nostalgic holiday movies, Austin offers plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for a magical outing with kids or a festive date night, here’s your guide to all the best holiday performances, plays, and movies around Austin this year.
Holiday Performances, Plays, & Movies Around Austin
Performances
Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday
This is by far the most kid-friendly holiday play out there this year! It’s so cute and heart-warming and even end with a surprise snowfall at the end! Such a delight! It’s at the Scottish Rite Theater every Saturday and Sunday through Dec 22. Showtimes are 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. They will even give the kids a coloring sheet & crayons and let them sit on the floor up front! And you can stay after to meet the cast!
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker
A cherished Austin tradition, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is a must-see holiday performance. Featuring stunning choreography, magical sets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this family-friendly ballet is perfect for kicking off the holiday season.
Tickets: Available here.
When: December 6-23, 2024
Where: Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX
The Paramount: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Join the Austin Chamber Music Center for a live concert of all of your favorite tunes from the holiday classic! Celebrate the season with the original Charlie Brown music of Vince Guaraldi featuring pianist Michelle Schumann, bassist Utah Hamrick, drummer David Sierra, and other special guests including Snoopy! Bring your family to this Austin tradition and get in the holiday spirit! $11 parking available at the 600 Congress parking garage. Entrance at 155 W 7th St. There is a Clear Bag Policy for all events at the Paramount and State Theatres. Showtimes are at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Dec 7, 2024.
A Journey on the Polar Express
At Chaparral Ice on Dec 14 & 15, 2024 you can watch an ice skating performance of the Polar Express! $15-40
Hometown Holiday Shows 2024
We’re celebrating the winter season in Round Rock with live music events five nights a week, on Tuesdays-Saturdays, from December 3-December 21, 2024! FREE performances on an East Main Street parklet or at the Prete Plaza stage, amidst the twinkling seasonal lighting in Downtown Round Rock.
Holiday Concert at Central Market
On Dec 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Central Market North Lamar. Join us for all the ukulele fun that a family can pack into one evening. Students will be participating, and that may very well include one yours! RSVP at [email protected].
Tuba Christmas
Monday Dec 23, 2024 at noon at the Texas Capitol Grounds, 1100 Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701. Attend a free performance of tubas playing Christmas songs.
Theatre
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol
ZACH Theatre puts a fun, Austin-inspired spin on the classic tale of A Christmas Carol. Featuring live music, colorful costumes, and an interactive twist, this performance is a great way to enjoy a beloved holiday story with a modern touch. We went last year and were blown away! We love the concept of incorporating modern music and dancing.
Tickets: Available here.
When: November 20 – December 29, 2024
Where: ZACH Theatre, Austin, TX (The Topfer)
Georgetown Palace Theatre
You can see some holiday classics at the Palace, like White Christmas and A Christmas Carol.
Penfold Theatre Company
The brand new Penfold Theater in Round Rock is showing It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec 13-28, 2024.
The Ghosts of Christmas Past at Pioneer Farms
The Archive Theater presents The Ghosts of Christmas Past performed at Pioneer Farms on Thursdays thru Sundays at 7:30 p.m. now through Dec 15, 2024. Tickets here. $10-40
Movies
Holiday Movies at Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse celebrates the holidays with special screenings of classic and modern holiday movies. Check out their Holiday Movie Parties coming up this holiday season like: Elf, Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, The Grinch, Love Actually, It’s A Wonderful Life, and The Holiday.
The Paramount Theatre
The Paramount has some holiday movies coming up:
•12/12- White Christmas
•12/17- Home Alone
•12/19- It’s a Wonderful Life
Ski Shores Holiday Movie Nights
Check out these holiday favorites at Ski Shores at 6 p.m.:
12/6 – Elf
12/13 – Home Alone
12/20 – The Grinch (2000)
12/27 – The Santa Clause
Austin Parks Foundation/ Austin City Parks
- 12/5- The Grinch from 4:30-8 p.m. at Balcones District Park
- 12/6- How The Grinch Stole Christmas at 6 p.m. at Metz Park. One free popcorn and drink per person at each showing.
Please call ahead if bad weather occurs.
Vista Brewing Movie Under the Stars
Lou’s Austin Eastside location
Movies start at 8 p.m. (1/2 off bottles of wine and free popcorn until they run out)
•12/3- Gremlins
•12/10- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
•12/17- Elf
Lazarus Brewing Co Airport Blvd Movie Night
Watch the movie Elf at Lazarus Brewing on Airport Blvd on Dec 18 at sundown.
Grinch on the Green at La Verde Park in Kyle
The mastermind of Christmas crime is making his return to Kyle and wants you — yes YOU — to join him for the first-ever Grinch on the Green, a celebration of all things mean and green, on Saturday, December 7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at La Verde Park, 3901 Burnham. This Whobilation GRINCHY celebration is a free family-friendly event with something fun for everyone. Enjoy sweet treats, market vendors, live music, free photos with the one and only Grinch, a chalk graffiti station, carnival games, Grinch movie screenings, and more!
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