Illustration of a Victorian street stage scene with a man in a nightgown and a glowing ghost (Santa's Swingin' Christmas Party)

Santa's Swingin' Christmas Party

Guests experience a futuristic holiday variety show created in collaboration with the Cola Jazz Foundation. The performance follows a modernized Santa flying a rocket-powered sleigh alongside friends Young Yeti, Lumpy, and Rudolph to stop Madame Freezum and her minions from taking over the North Pole. Vivid puppets illuminated by blacklight are accompanied by a live jazz trio performing beloved holiday songs.

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When

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Columbia Marionette Theatre · 401 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Playful and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Choose from the five listed 2026 performance dates and make sure your plans match the selected show day.
  • Use 401 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201, as your destination when planning your trip to the theater.
  • Arrive with time to get settled before the performance so you can enjoy the puppet story and live music from the start.
  • Keep phones quiet during the show to avoid disrupting the live music and puppetry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story?

Santa has modernized. He races home on his rocket-powered sleigh and finds that Madame Freezum and her minions want to take over the North Pole. His friends Young Yeti, Lumpy and Rudolph try to stop the Frozen Empire.

Is the music live?

Yes. A live jazz trio plays beloved holiday songs. The show is a creative collaboration with the Cola Jazz Foundation.

What are the puppets like?

The puppets are vivid and lit by blacklight, and they share the stage with the jazz trio in a holiday variety show.

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