Updated for 2022
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 Greater Lowell so that you can plan ahead and book your seats now.
Keep an eye on our site for ticket giveaways for some of these shows!
Holiday Music
Boston Pops 2022 Holiday Pops
- December 2, Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Worcester
- December 10, SNHU Arena Manchester
- December 18, Lowell Memorial Auditorium
- December 1-24, Symphony Hall Boston
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
- November 25, SNHU Arena Manchester
- November 26, DCU Center Worcester
Lexington Symphony Holiday Kids' Pops at Cary Hall Lexington, December 2
MetWinds Holiday Pops Concert at The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, December 3
The Concord Band Holiday Pops at Walden Performing Arts Center, December 10
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna at Cary Hall Lexington, December 15,
A Holiday Pops Concert at The Umbrella Arts Center, December 16 & 18
KENNY G The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour at Cary Hall Lexington, December 16
Maynard Community Band: A Christmas Pops at Sanctuary, December 18
Holiday Dance
The Nutcracker
- The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle at Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, Nov 19-Dec 31
- Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House, Nov 25-Dec 31
- Hanover Theatre, Nov 25-27
- Dance Prism at Littleton High School, Dec 17
- The Cabot, Dec 16-18
- Urban Nutcracker at Boch Center, Shubert, Dec 17-23
- Hip Hop Nutcracker at The Hanover, Dec 29
Holiday Shows
A Christmas Carol
- North Shore Music Theatre, Dec 1-23)
- Hanover Theatre, Dec 17-23
'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil at Boch Center Wang, Nov 25-Dec 11
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero at Agganis Arena, Dec 22 - Jan 2 (while not holiday-focused, Disney on Ice usually happens during the holiday season and is a fun tradition)
Blue Man Group Boston Celebrates the Season, Dec 15-30 (Blue Man Group is celebrating the holiday season this December with an expanded show schedule, seasonal crafts and holiday elements added to the show)
Blue Man Group Boston New Years Eve, four shows Dec 31 (shows feature party favors and a special musical performance by the Blue Men and the 8:00 pm show will also include a “countdown” by the Blue Men and band to ring in 2023)
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 Greater Lowell
- Christmas Tree Farm Guide
- Holiday Crafts, Tips & Recipes from Lowell Macaroni Kid
- The Ultimate Elf Calendar: A Whole Month of Elf Ideas
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