Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas - In Concert
Graceland Soundstage | November 29

Enjoy one of the most iconic Christmas movies, Dr. Suess’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”, complete with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing James Horner’s film score live.

The Wizard of Oz
Playhouse on the Square | November 14 - December 21

The sequel to “Wicked” isn’t necessarily a Christmas show, but it’s always sorta felt like one.

A Tuna Christmas
Circuit Playhouse | November 21 - December 21

With only a two-person cast to play over 20 different characters, “A Tuna Christmas” will be both a satirical romp through the Christmas holiday with fictional small-town Texans, and a brilliant showcase of two actors’ abilities.

If Scrooge Was a Brother
Hattiloo Theatre | November 28 - December 21
 

 

 

 

 

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This bold reimagining of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” shows that if Scrooge was a brother, he’d be just as heartless, avaricious, and misanthropic as his white counterpart. Like they say, all skinfolk ain’t kinfolk.

Merry Melodies on Main: A Wurlitzer Holiday Celebration
Orpheum Theatre | December 2

Sing along to your favorite holiday tunes with Resident Orpheum House Organist Tony Thomas. He’ll also be playing selections from his album “A Very Mighty Christmas – Tony Thomas Plays the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ”.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas
Orpheum Theatre | December 5

Memphis Americana duo Drew & Ellie Holcolmb’s Neighborly Christmas show returns this year. Hopefully my neighbors will attend because, man, they could really use some lessons on the subject.

Christmas Gems
Tennessee Shakespeare Company | December 5 - 21

The Tennessee Shakespeare Company is proudly producing regional premieres–Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”.

A Christmas Carol ‘ 25
Theatre Memphis | December 5 - December 23

You’ve seen what would happen If Scrooge Was a Brother…now see how it’d go down If Scrooge Was A White English Protestant!

Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Halloran Centre | December 6

This unique, intimate show is a fireside chat with author C.S. Lewis about his journey from atheism to Christianity with his friend and fellow author J.R.R. Tolkien.

KIXMas at Graceland
Graceland Soundstage | December 6

Emerging young country singer Drake Milligan takes the Graceland Soundstage to sing your favorite Christmas classics with a honky tonk flair.

Sounds of the Season: Overton High School Choir
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library | December 9

MPL’s Sounds of the Season concert series kicks off with a performance from the Overton High School Choir. Complimentary hot cocoa and holiday treats will be available so the holiday vibes are just right. As you can see from the next two entries, this series features multiple performances across 3 days.

Sounds of the Season: Germantown High School Choir
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library | December 11

Sounds of the Season: Overton High School Band
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library | December 12

A Jazzy Holiday with Joyce Cobb and Friends
Kroc Center Memphis | December 10

Joyce Cobb has been entertaining our city for decades with her captivating voice and musical storytelling. It should be a joy to hear her renditions of holiday favorites.

Ballet Memphis' The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theatre | December 12 - 14
 

 

 

 

 

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It’s “The Nutcracker” from Ballet Memphis, you know how this goes! The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will be playing the iconic Tchaikovsky score, and it’ll feature all of the fantastical sets and costumes you’ve enjoyed on the Orpheum stage for decades now.

Gospel Talk “Christmas Revue” feat. Elizabeth King, The Jubilee Hummingbirds, and Vintage Souls
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts | December 12

Experience the Memphis gospel legends, The Jubilee Hummingbirds and Elizabeth King, sharing the stage for a Christmas night of powerful sacred soul and jubilee harmonies.

The Nutcracker
Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center | December 12 - 14

BPACC is also putting on “The Nutcracker” if you’re a suburbanite who doesn't want to go all the way downtown!

The Sound of Christmas
Life Church | December 12 - 13

The Life Church team blends captivating visual elements and a message of hope to encourage you this holiday season. The performance includes classic holiday favorites with a few fun surprises.

Lucero Family Christmas
Minglewood Hall | December 13

Lucero Family Christmas returns December 13th with special guests Amigo the Devil and River Shook. In case you forgot to be charitable this season, $1 from every ticket purchase will benefit 901Girls With Goals, an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of girls in Memphis through soccer by providing need-based support to area middle and high schools girls soccer programs.

Soulful Holiday Classics with Kenneth Jackson: A Holiday Concert at the Orange Mound Library
Orange Mound Library | December 13

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. 

Germantown Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
Germantown Performing Arts Center | December 13

Opening with “Let it Snow,” this program will travel through musical celebrations of sleigh rides, ice skating, and other seasonal amusements. The Germantown and Houston high school choirs will also be performing.

The Ho Ho Ho Burlesque Show and Silent Auction
Hi Tone | December 13
 

 

 

 

 

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Memphis Roller Derby’s annual Ho Ho Ho Burlesque Show returns! Enjoy tantalizing performances from local burlesque icons, as well as get some last-minute shopping done at the silent auction.

Christmas with CoroRio
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts | December 13

Christmas with Coro Rio features choirs from MidSouth Music Institute, performances by LRP Studios, and the Hernando High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

“Holiday” Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts | December 16

Listen to Memphis’ young, up-and-coming jazz musicians jam with jazz veterans on the holiday staples you love.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Orpheum Theatre | Dec 16 - 21

That thieving Grinch is determined to rob Whoville of their Christmas joy and levity, this time in musical form.

Make the Yuletide Gay with Crys Matthews, Flamy Grant, and HEATHER MAE
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts | December 17

The Green Room is hosting a Christmas show like no other for the second year in a row! That gay apparel ain’t gonna don itself.

Beyond the Stars: A Madonna Christmas Story
Germantown Performing Arts Center | December 17

No, this is not a Christmas jukebox musical featuring the music of Madonna. It is, however, an original Christmas musical by the students of the Madonna Learning Center. That’s good news, depending on how you feel about Madonna.

A Memphis Ukulele Christmas Band Christmas
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way | December 20

Three hours of ukelele music is not a very traditional way of celebrating Christmas, but then again, maybe it’d be fun to do something very, very different this season.

Wyly Bigger performs "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way | December 21

Rock n’ roll pianist Wyly Bigger will be performing the greatest and most essential Christmas album “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, as well as other Peanuts classics.

White Trash Christmas Bash with Mustache the Band 
Lafayette’s | December 27

Very appropriate show for this venue!