Live Shows For the Whole Family

There is plenty to do during the holiday season. If you are looking for something new, different or traditional try attending one of these live shows across the Denver metro area. There is truly something for everyone on this list: concerts, variety shows, ballets and musicals.

The Nutcracker at the Colorado Ballet, opens a new window

A classic tale that is timeless and a perfect tradition to start with your family.

Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Now-Sunday, December 29

$50-195

A Christmas Carol

A holiday essential, this musical is a splendid and meaningful performance for the whole family. 

Wolf Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Now-Sunday, December 29

$55-$150

'Little Women', opens a new window

And so begins one of the most beloved classics of American literature — a story that has warmed generations of readers since it was first published in 1868.

Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

Now-Sunday, December 29

$15-$50

Christmas en Colorado, opens a new window

A traditional holiday show reminding folks what's important during this season.

Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center

Now- Sunday, December 22

General admission $20 ($17 for students)

Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical, opens a new window

Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street puts cynicism on trial and invites audience members of all ages to believe in Santa Claus again!

Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton

Now- Sunday, December 29

$44-58

Black Nativity, opens a new window

A modern retelling of the traditional Nativity story from an African American perspective, using gospel music and African beats.

Vintage Theater, Aurora

Now-Sunday, December 29

$20-38

Home for Christmas, opens a new window

Denver Brass celebrates the season with music that will fill you with joy, nostalgia, and the warmth of good friends and family.

King Center, Denver

Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22

$40-55

A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at The Rally Hotel in Denver, opens a new window

Experience the joy of the Holiday Season while listening to one of Colorado's best jazz vocalists singing a catalog of Holiday tunes “Old Blue Eyes” loved to sing.

The Rally Hotel, Denver

Saturday, December 22

$50-60

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, opens a new window

Celebrate the magic of the season through dance, music, and spoken word as Cleo Parker Robinson Dance explores holiday traditions from around the world!

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, Denver

Now-Sunday, December 22

$35-45

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' + Live Conversation with Chevy Chase

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs as we celebrate the timeless classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".

Bellco Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Wednesday, December 11

$60-415

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

A fabulous spectacle, whip-smart comedy, brand new songs and annual favorites.

Paramount Theater, Denver

Friday, December 13

$66-123

A Colorado Christmas

A show that has been performing for 18 years, this event puts an Irish twist on a typical holiday concert.

Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, December 13-Sunday, December 15

$12.80-147.50

Wonderbound: Jolly Moxie, opens a new window

Heat up your holidays with tunes from the 1920s to 1950s.

Wonderbound, Denver

Thursday, December 12-Sunday, December 22

$70

Holly Jolly Family Concert

Hop into the holiday spirit with an interactive and engaging one-hour performance featuring popular music of the seasons for families of all ages.

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, December 14, 2PM & 4PM

$13 (kids)-$30

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, opens a new window

Annual tradition wrapping an infusion of contemporary circus arts around a Broadway-style production.

Bellco Theater, Denver for the Performing Arts

Friday, December 20-Tuesday, December 24

$44-154

Symphony of the Rockies Presents Soundtracks of the Season, opens a new window

A holiday film score spectacular, where the magic of the movies meets the joy of the holiday season. 

Lone Tree Arts Center

Thursday, December 19

$40-50

Too Hot to Handel, opens a new window

This exuberant jazz, gospel, and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah and returns by popular demand, with associate conductor Christopher Dragon at the podium.

Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22

$12.80-160

There a lot more shows, concerts, acts and more. You can explore those on Denver.org, opens a new window. Happy Holidays everyone!