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
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 5-23, 2025
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! Theatres. Showtime at 5 p.m. on Dec 13, 2025.
Tuba Christmas
Monday Dec 22, 2025 at noon at the Texas Capitol Grounds, 1100 Congress Ave. Austin, Tx 78701. Attend a free performance of tubas playing Christmas songs.
A Who-Ville Holiday at Chaparral Ice
December 13 & 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Rockin’ Holidaze Ice Show at Ice & Field
Get ready to rock around the rink at Rockin Holidaze — our high-energy holiday ice show happening on December 6 & 7, 2025 at 4:00PM at The Crossover!
Groundwork Music Project Holiday Concert
Dec 13, 2025 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Central Market North Lamar
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Coming to the Long Center on December 30, 2025. One of America’s favorite holiday traditions for over 40 years, the holiday classics will be performed by 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects. 7:30 p.m.
Theatre
Zach Theater’s A Charlie Brown Christmas
Everyone’s favorite boy & dog duo is coming to the Zach Theater stage to kick off the holiday season! November 7-December 28, 2025. Best for ages 5+. The show is only 45 minutes long, making it the perfect length for kids who can’t sit still for long!
Zach Theater’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 19 – January 3, 2025
Where: ZACH Theatre, Austin, TX
Georgetown Palace Theatre
You can see some holiday classics at the Palace, like Frozen and Dashing Through The Snow.
Penfold Theatre Company
The brand new Penfold Theater in Round Rock is showing Tuna Christmas from Dec 12-28, 2025.
Scottish Rite Theatre
Bring the whole family to see Lara Stone and the Lost Relics of St. Nick, a heartwarming, hilarious, and high-octane holiday adventure. Dec 5-21, 2025 Tickets here
Movies
$1 Holiday PJ Party at Evo Cinemas
Christmas Vacation is Nov 21-27
Movie Under the Stars: ELF at Vista Brewing
See Elf at Vista Brewing on Nov 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season with a free outdoor screening of the classic Christmas comedy Elf! Entry is free, RSVP via Eventbrite, movie begins at 6:30 pm.
Holiday Movie Nights at St Elmo Springdale
Free movies for all ages at St Elmo. Cozy up with some hot chocolate and bring the whole family! Enjoy snacks, treats, hot chocolate, wine, beer and mocktails!
MOVIE SCHEDULE:
DEC 3: KLAUS, 6PM
DEC. 10: THE GRINCH (live action), 6PM
DEC. 17: HOME ALONE, 6PM
DEC 24: ELF, 4PM** The taproom will be closing early on xmas eve.
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.
Ski Shores Holiday Movie Nights
Check out Ski Shores for free outdoor holiday movie nights!
Austin Parks Foundation/ Austin City Parks
FREE Movie in the Park (Home Alone) at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center on Thursday, December 18 ? Home Alone? 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Movie starts at 6:15 PM ? Outside by the park/stage area
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