Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026

Plan your visit

Theater & arts in Chicago in December 2026 on Dec 5 2026. Explore 48 events, check dates and compare ticket prices.

Where to go

1. The Lincoln Lodge (4 events)
2. Symphony Center - Complex (3 events)
3. CIBC Theatre (2 events)
4. City Winery Chicago (2 events)
5. Copernicus Center (2 events)

Coming up next

1. The Chicago Theatre Tour — December 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM · The Chicago Theatre
2. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady — December 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM · Chicago's First Lady
3. Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Stone Soup — December 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM · Symphony Center - Complex
4. Bright Star Circus — December 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Stars and Garters Theater
5. Godfrey Holiday Cocktail Fest\ — December 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM · IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
6. The Winter's Tale — December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex
7. Blue Man Group — December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM · CIBC Theatre
8. Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker — December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Lyric Opera House (Chicago)
9. A Christmas Carol — December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Albert Theatre at Goodman Theater - Complex
10. The Art Deco Nutcracker — December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Main Stage at The Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture - Complex