Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026

Plan your visit

Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026 on Dec 16 2026. Explore 15 events, check dates and compare ticket prices.

Where to go

1. Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex (2 events)
2. James M. Nederlander Theatre (2 events)
3. Bottom Lounge (1 event)
4. Constellation Chicago (1 event)
5. Lyric Opera House (Chicago) (1 event)

Coming up next

1. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) — December 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM · James M. Nederlander Theatre
2. A Midsummer Night's Dream — December 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex
3. A Christmas Carol — December 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Albert Theatre at Goodman Theater - Complex
4. Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Lyric Opera House (Chicago)
5. Michael Smoak — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Bottom Lounge
6. A Drunk Christmas Carol — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Lion Theatre Chicago
7. Billy Wayne Davis — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Zanies Comedy Night Club - Chicago
8. Potted Potter — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
9. Way of the Star — December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Main Stage at The Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture - Complex
10. Vape! The Grease Parody — December 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Apollo Theater (Chicago)