Christmas & Holiday Plays, Pageants, and Special Events in Huntsville, Madison and Madison County

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 2024 North Alabama Holiday Guide sponsored by the Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a delightful sequel to Pride and Prejudice that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

When: November 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 @ 7:30pm | November 17, 23, 24 @ 2 PM
Cost: $26: Adults, $24: Student/Seniors (65+)/Active Duty Military
Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse
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Star of Bethlehem

Experience the wonders of the season as we explore the Star of Bethlehem in an astronomical context on our captivating 67-foot dome screen. Balancing both science and religion, we’ll explore theories on what celestial phenomenon may have led the Magi to the Nativity more than 2,000 years ago.

When: November 29, December 17, 19-23 @ 7 PM | December 28 @ 4:30 PM
Cost: General Public – Adults – $17, General Public – Child 5 to 12 – $14, Member – $12, Child 4 & Under – Free.
Where: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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Laser Holiday Show

Laser Holidays – A different way to enjoy the festive season! Featuring a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music – both classic and modern, all set to fantasy laser artwork – this is an eclectic mix to get you in the holiday spirit!

When: November 30, December 7, 14, & 21 | 6:30 & 7:30 PM
Cost: $10 per person plus taxes/fees, purchase online
Where: Campus 805
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A Christmas Carol presented by Fantasy Playhouse

Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday tradition returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 34th year this December! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. This fresh adaptation returns by popular demand, penned by Huntsville local and Fantasy Kid herself, Cherie Evans. With more theater magic than ever before, this annual Charles Dickens holiday tale is an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.

When: Dec. 6, 12, & 13 7:00pm | Dec. 7, 8, 14, & 15, 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Cost: Ticket prices are the same for every show at $23 for adults, and $18 for children.
Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse
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Living Nativity

Drive through the Nativity to experience the re-creation of the very first Christmas.

When: December 7 & 8 | 6-8 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Cornerstone Community Church, 8100 Whitesburg Drive , Huntsville
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Come Closer: A Living Nativity

Come Closer: A Live Nativity hosted by Valley Fellowship Church and Christian Academy is coming to Huntsville this December, and the cast/animals can’t wait to help tell the story of what Christmas is all about! You won’t want to miss this interactive free drive-through event.

When: December 12-14 | 6-9 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Valley Fellowship Church, 3616 Holmes Avenue NW, Huntsville
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Sanders Family Christmas Play

The Sanders Family is back at Burritt this December. Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Burritt on the Mountain pair together to bring this hilarious musical favorite to the community.

When: December 18-20, 7 PM | December 21, 2:30 & 7 PM | December 22, 2:30 PM
Cost: $30
Where: Burritt on the Mountain
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