Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026

Plan your visit

Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026 on Dec 23 2026. Explore 20 events, check dates and compare ticket prices.

Where to go

1. James M. Nederlander Theatre (3 events)
2. Cadillac Palace Theatre (2 events)
3. Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex (2 events)
4. Lyric Opera House (Chicago) (2 events)
5. Symphony Center - Complex (1 event)

Coming up next

1. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) — December 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM · James M. Nederlander Theatre
2. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Merry, Merry Chicago! — December 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Symphony Center - Complex
3. The Sound of Music — December 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Cadillac Palace Theatre
4. Potted Potter — December 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
5. A Midsummer Night's Dream — December 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex
6. A Christmas Carol — December 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Albert Theatre at Goodman Theater - Complex
7. Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker — December 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Lyric Opera House (Chicago)
8. A Drunk Christmas Carol — December 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Lion Theatre Chicago
9. Joe Kilgallon — December 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Zanies Comedy Night Club - Chicago
10. Vape! The Grease Parody — December 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Apollo Theater (Chicago)