Rochester Christmas Shows 2026

Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra fills the hall with carols, jubilant sing-alongs, and seasonal favorites. Joined by the Festival High School Chorale, the performance features selections like Leroy Anderson's 'Sleigh Ride' and jazz adaptations...

Audiences watch Charles Dickens' classic holiday story unfold starting from a wish made by young Tim Cratchit. Over the course of one night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts attempting to prompt a change in his humbug...

Audiences can experience a holiday ballet spectacle featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. The grand stage production is performed to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as a celebration of the Christmas season.

Audiences experience holiday songs choreographed with dancing laser light set against the stars of the planetarium sky. The production combines a full-dome visualization system with a state-of-the-art laser system. Featured music includes classic and modern holiday tracks from artists such...

Visitors watch the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life projected on the big screen. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs Dimitri Tiomkin’s musical score live alongside the complete motion picture. The film follows George Bailey, whose guardian angel Clarence shows him...

Broadway veterans Chelsea and Geoff Packard return home to Geva for a cozy holiday performance accompanied by Tyler Driskill on piano. Together, they perform beloved holiday classics while sharing the surprising stories behind the music. The performance offers an intimate...

Audiences watch the classic Jim Henson holiday tale set in Frogtown Hollow unfold live on stage with puppets designed and created by the Jim Henson Company. The heartwarming story follows Ma and Emmet Otter as they risk what little they...

Guests experience a live holiday concert by Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Bill Kirchen alongside Jack Saunders on bass and Rick Richards on drums. The performance features rarely heard holiday numbers across blues, rock 'n' roll, and honky tonk, including...

Based on the holiday film, this musical follows young Ralphie Parker in 1940s Indiana on his quest for an official Red Ryder Air Rifle. The stage production brings classic moments to life, including the leg lamp, the pink bunny suit,...

Immerse yourself in the holiday magic of The Nutcracker, a beloved tradition presented by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet. Journey with a young girl on a Christmas Eve dream filled with wonder, from a land of sparkling...

Celebrate the magic of the season with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's Gala Holiday Pops. This cherished tradition, now in its fourth decade, offers a delightful escape from the holiday rush. Conducted by Jeff Tyzik and featuring the talented Festival High...

Prepare for a heartwarming holiday spectacle as Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical takes the stage. This beloved story follows the cantankerous Grinch as he plots to steal Christmas from the joyful Whos. Witness his change of...

Get ready for a swingin' holiday season with The Irondequoit Chorale's 'In The Mood For Christmas' concert. This festive performance features upbeat, jazzy arrangements of beloved Christmas classics, including unique takes on 'God Rest You Merry Gentleman.' Experience the rich...