One of the joys of the holiday season is taking the family to a holiday concert or performance as a special way to kick off the holiday season or as a family gift experience. We've gathered together all of the local holiday shows taking place within an hour from the Acton-Lexington area so that you can plan ahead and book your seats now.
Updated for 2025 -- more shows will be added so keep checking back
Keep an eye on our site for ticket giveaways for some of these shows!
Holiday Music
Boston Pops 2025 Holiday Pops
- December 5: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Worcester
- December 17: SNHU Arena Manchester
- December 14: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve
- November 28: SNHU Arena Manchester
- November 29: DCU Center Worcester
Celtic Woman: Symphony Christmas
- December 17: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas
- December 11: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Judy Collins: Holidays + Hits Tour
- December 4: Groton Hill Music Center
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Christmas Magic
- December 11-13: Groton Hill Music Center
Holiday Dance
The Nutcracker
- November 2: Cookies & Tea with Clara from the Nutcracker at Hanover Theatre
- November 28-30: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Worcester
- November 29: Boch Center Wang Theatre
- November 28 - December 28: Boston Ballet at the Citizens Opera House
Urban Nutcracker
- December 13-21: Boch Center Shubert Theatre
Holiday Shows
A Christmas Carol
- December 4 - 21: North Shore Music Theatre
- December 17-28: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Worcester
- December 17: Sensory Friendly Performance at The Hanover Theatre
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
- December 10: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Cirque "Twas the Night Before..."
- November 26 - December 14: Boch Center Wang Theatre
Don't forget to check these guides for other holiday fun!
- Christmas Attractions and Things to Do in Massachusetts and Beyond
- Holiday Events and Santa Sightings in the Acton-Lexington Area
- Polar Express & Holiday Train Ride Guide to MA, NH & Beyond
- The Ultimate Elf Calendar: A Whole Month of Elf Ideas
- Christmas Tree Farm Guide
- Free Personalized Letter from Santa
- Shop Local Guide
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