Reading Christmas Shows 2026

Guests enjoy a festive evening of holiday music featuring Grammy-nominated saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair on her acclaimed tour. The performance delivers a blend of Christmas classics and original holiday jazz songs alongside a roster of guest artists. VIP ticket...

Guests experience a high-energy holiday musical revue journeying through festive classics and nostalgic eras. The performance visits Toyland with Santa and Mrs. Claus, recreates a 1940s holiday radio show with a military tribute, and features White Christmas favorites. The production...

Brett and his cast present a festive holiday production designed for family and friends of all ages. The performance blends the fun of the Christmas season with comedy, costumes, music, and grand illusions. Guests will also see dynamic circus arts,...

Guests watch a holiday stage show featuring the 10-piece Celtic Experience Band alongside dancers from Celtic Flame School of Irish Dance, Premiere Dance Studio, and Pottstown Dance Academy. Santa Claus makes a special appearance for photos during intermission and after...

The Pennsylvania Philharmonic Big Band features 18 musicians playing trumpets, saxophones, trombones, and a rhythm section. The repertoire includes swing standards such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Attendees will also hear big band...

Die Laughing: Sleighin’ It brings a holiday-themed comedy performance to Rivet: Canteen & Assembly. Attendees spend the evening enjoying seasonal humor and punchlines.

Audiences experience the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet's production of The Nutcracker accompanied by a live orchestra performing the complete score of Tchaikovsky's classic. The stage comes alive with dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Clara's journey. The show features a...

Follow Clara on a magical journey as she battles an evil rat king and travels through a snowy forest. During her adventure, she encounters friends of all kinds in the land of sweets. This holiday classic features guest professional dancers...

Christmas City Follies is a homegrown holiday variety show and theatrical extravaganza made from scratch each year. The performance features spirited songs, Santa-sized surprises, and entertainment for all ages. The production is directed by Jp Jordan and presented by the...

Audiences join Ebenezer Scrooge on his transformative journey alongside the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Adapted for the stage by Sharon Lee Glassman and William Sanders, this live theatrical performance brings Charles Dickens' timeless tale of generosity and...

Five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein presents a captivating multimedia performance celebrating the season with timeless standards and holiday classics. The show features songs such as 'White Christmas', 'The Christmas Song', 'You’ll Never Walk Alone', and 'Hanukkah in Santa Monica'. Feinstein...

Grammy-nominated Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies brings their blend of tradition and spectacle to the stage for a holiday concert. Visitors will experience a musical journey featuring lively jigs, reels, and melodies suited for a winter's night. The performance offers...

Surrounded by candlelight, visitors take in an intimate holiday concert featuring beloved seasonal songs reborn in-the-round. Radiant performers and rich live music fill the space with warmth, harmony, and festive wonder.

Experience a family-friendly winter concert featuring student musicians from El Sistema Lehigh Valley. The performance showcases youth from the Allentown School District performing as an orchestra after intensive instrumental music training. Attendees gather to hear live music and celebrate the...

Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band take the stage to perform a concert featuring beloved holiday classics and additional selections. Based in nearby Reading, the multi-award-winning variety and dance band brings their signature live musical repertoire to the venue.

Twelve Twenty-Four performs a holiday concert blending rock music with seasonal Christmas songs. The live musical performance is hosted by Hegins Valley Fire - Rescue.

The Hysterical Society presents a live holiday comedy show surrounded by festive decorations. Guests are encouraged to attend wearing ugly Christmas sweaters.

Prepare to be dazzled by Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a spectacular holiday show that brings a whimsical, Broadway-style musical to life with breathtaking contemporary circus artistry. This annual tradition is the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family, featuring soaring acrobatics...

The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents a magical production of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker,' a beloved holiday tradition. This enchanting performance features a live orchestra, bringing Clara's dream to life with dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a cast of nearly...

Experience the magic of the season with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops concert. This festive performance is designed to delight audiences of all ages, filling Miller Symphony Hall with the joyous sounds of Christmas. It's the perfect way to...

Get ready for a magical evening as Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings their 'Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe' tour to Baker Hall. This energetic troupe transforms today's pop hits into the classic sounds of yesterday, from Miley Cyrus reimagined as The...

Immerse yourself in the timeless tales of Charles Dickens brought to life by his great-great grandson, Gerald Dickens. Experience his captivating one-man performances of 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Nicholas Nickleby' at Byers' Choice. Witness the drama, humor, and heart of...

The Farm Hill Players present 'A Christmas Carol' at Winterthur. This adaptation of Charles Dickens' story uses humor, music, and movement.

OperaDelaware presents the Candlelight Concert, featuring seasonal classics, popular standards, and opera favorites performed by candlelight. The program includes music from the holidays.

The Cartoon Christmas Trio performs 'Christmastime is Here: The Music of Vince Guaraldi,' featuring mid-century jazz favorites like 'Linus and Lucy' and other holiday classics.