Discover the Best Holiday Performances Around Columbus!
Check out these special holiday-themed shows and performances happening around Columbus! Living in the area means amazing family entertainment is just a short drive away. Some shows run throughout December, while others are just a few days — make sure to check the details so you don’t miss a thing.
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Holiday Shows at The Columbus Children's Theatre
Mr. Scrooge | The Happy Elf
Mr. Scrooge
Columbus Children's Theatre
December 5 - 24
The Happy Elf
Columbus Children's Theatre
December 13, 14, and 21
Pentatonix Christmas in the City Tour
Saturday, November 29 2025
The Polar Express - FREE Screening
Tuesday, November 25
Friday, November 28- Sunday, November 30
Friday, November 29
Saturday, December 4
Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7
Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14
Friday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 23
Sunday, December 7
Sunday, December 14
Sunday, December 21
Thursday, December 4- Sunday, December 7
Capital University Christmas Festival
Thursday, December 4
Friday, December 5
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7
Friday, December 5 -Sunday, December 7
Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12
Monday, December 15- Friday, December 19
Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 14
Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 28
The Nutcracker presented by New Albany Children's Ballet Theatre
Friday, December 12- Sunday, December 14
Saturday, December 13, 14, and 21
PBJ & Jazz: Songs of the Season
Saturday, December 13
Friday, December 19- Sunday, December 21
Thursday, December 11- Sunday, December 14
Thursday, December 18- Sunday, December 21
Friday, December 23
Friday, December 26
Saturday, December 20
Saturday, December 20 - 21
Thursday, December 23
Friday, December 27
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Updated November 21, 2025
