Christmas & Holiday Plays, Pageants, and Special Events in Huntsville and Beyond

It’s a great time to catch some Christmas shows in Huntsville with your family! Here you’ll find holiday pageants, plays, and special events happening in the Rocket City. Some of these are free and some require tickets, but they are all sure to put you in the Holiday mood!

For more holiday fun including all the places to hear music, catch Santa, cavort with holiday cheerfulness and just plain get in the holiday spirit visit the main page of our comprehensive 2023 Holiday Happenings Guide sponsored by the Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Star of Bethlehem 🔔

Date/Time: November 24, December 15, 21-23, 30
Cost: Free – $17
Location: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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Experience the wonders of the season as you explore the Star of Bethlehem in an astronomical context. Balancing both science and religion, explore theories on what celestial phenomenon may have led the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago.

A Christmas Carol 🔔

Date/Time: December 1-3, 7-10
Cost: $17 – $22
Location: Von Braun Center Playhouse
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Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday tradition returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 33rd year this December! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.

Sanders Family Christmas Play 🔔

Date/Time: December 13-17
Cost: $30
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Sanders Family Christmas Play in the Old Country Church produced by Southern Rogue Theatre Company December 13th – 17th | Tickets $30 Performances: December 13th – 16th at 7:00 p.m. and December 16th & 17th at 2:30 p.m. The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt…

The Nutcracker 🔔

Date/Time: December 14-17
Cost: $15 – $25
Location: VBC Playhouse
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AYBT's Nutcracker performances will be held at the VBC Playhouse December 14-17, 2023.

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