With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the Tuscany-born vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. Andrea Bocelli has worked with a host of talented artists, from Ed Sheeran to his own son! Catch him live once more as he returns to the US for a new tour!

One of Phoenix's foremost ballet schools, Ballet Etudes has been entertaining Arizona audiences since its formation in 1986. Their annual production of The Nutcracker provides one of the pinnacles of the season to showcase this talented company's skills on stage. Telling the magical story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, the dancers take on the multiple roles of candy dancers, angels and fairies, in a full-length production.

The Arizona Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is Phoenix's holiday season highlight and a celebration to share with the whole family! Decked out in over 10,000 Swarovski crystals, dancing toys, mischievous mice, waltzing flowers, and sparkling snowflakes dance to Tchaikovsky's sumptuous score performed by The Phoenix Symphony.

The highlight of the Phoenix Ballet's winter season, the critically acclaimed Nutcracker promises a spirit-lifting, festive evening of enchanting dance and soaring music. The ensemble's artistic director Slawomir Wozniak breathes new life into the Yuletide favorite with inventive, exuberant, and often acrobatic choreography that injects a sense of fun and a sprinkling of light-hearted humor into the widely-performed ballet, striking a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

One of Phoenix's foremost ballet schools, Ballet Etudes has been entertaining Arizona audiences since its formation in 1986. Their annual production of The Nutcracker provides one of the pinnacles of the season to showcase this talented company's skills on stage. Telling the magical story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, the dancers take on the multiple roles of candy dancers, angels and fairies, in a full-length production.

The unearthly talent of Sarah Brightman is on show once more as the iconic performer is back with her Christmas tradition. Brightman has decided to bring festive joy on tour with A Christmas Symphony production. A gloriously unique journey through some of the seasons' best and most-loved songs, let Brightman infuse you with the festive spirit this year in this ultimate holiday event!

The Phoenix Theatre Company have a holiday treat in store, with a festive production of Miracle on 34th Street! In this inspired American fable, a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real deal, as he tries to bring the wonder of Christmas into the lives of a skeptical mother and a precocious daughter.

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

In this fantastical, magical musical, some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are lovingly brought to life with the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville. These classic, colorful tales are brought together by Jojo, a young boy and "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks."

One of the most beloved animated films of the Disney canon, the Academy Award-winning fairytale Beauty and the Beast made the step from screen to stage during its Tony Award-winning, record-breaking 13-year Broadway run from 1994 to 2007. Experience its magic and sing along to some of Alan Menken's most memorable songs, including its ever-popular theme as sung by the adorable Mrs. Potts as this local production brings the magic to you!