Drunk Christmas Carol LA
November 18, 2026–January 9, 2027
The Drunk Shakespeare Society sends one very tipsy performer stumbling through Dickens' classic, five shots of whiskey deep and completely unscripted. Expect A Christmas Carol retold with chaos, charm, and absolutely no guarantee it goes the same way twice.
Home Alone in Concert
November 27–28, 2026
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs John Williams' beloved score live to picture as Kevin McCallister defends his home against two bumbling burglars on the big screen, a perfect family night out at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Christmas Carol
November 28–December 24, 2026
Southern California's longest-running holiday tradition returns with fresh scenic design, following Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from miser to a man transformed, set to music and merriment for the whole family.
A Christmas Carol
November 28–December 27, 2026
Orange County's own holiday staple, adapted by Jerry Patch and directed by Hisa Takakuwa, brings Scrooge's redemption to life with festive music and joyful dancing for a new generation of theatregoers.
Elf in Concert
November 28–29, 2026
Buddy the Elf's search for his real father gets the orchestral treatment as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs John Debney's score live to picture, turning the holiday favorite into a full symphonic experience.
Holiday Brass Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
December 1, 2026
Members of the LA Phil's brass section take the stage for an intimate evening of seasonal favorites, with a complimentary glass of wine before the show gets underway at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
December 4–27, 2026
The Lythgoe Family's festive panto reimagines the tale of Aladdin with pop hits, slapstick comedy, and show-stopping dance numbers built for a family holiday outing.
Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
December 10–13, 2026
Debbie Allen reinvents Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with aerial performances, a fresh soundtrack, and dazzling projection design, turning The Nutcracker into a modern, multigenerational spectacle.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
December 12, 2026–January 10, 2027
From Mischief, the award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the hapless Cornley Amateur Drama Society attempts Dickens' classic and chaos ensues, in a slapstick holiday disaster The Guardian calls “a Dickensian disaster to savour.”
Handel’s Messiah with Le Concert d’Astrée
December 15, 2026
LA Phil Artist Collaborator Emmanuelle Haïm leads her period-instrument ensemble Le Concert d’Astrée and the Los Angeles Master Chorale through Handel’s beloved oratorio, the “Hallelujah” chorus included, in a holiday tradition nearing its 300th year.
Chanticleer
December 16, 2026
The Grammy winning a cappella ensemble returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall with centuries of Christmas music, from candlelit chant to a triumphant gospel finale.
Celebrating Christmas with Le Concert d’Astrée
December 18–20, 2026
Emmanuelle Haïm reunites the LA Phil with the choir from her acclaimed ensemble Le Concert d’Astrée for a baroque holiday program anchored by Vivaldi’s jubilant Gloria and Corelli’s 1690 Christmas Concerto.
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
January 2, 2027
This annual tradition brings the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss Jr. to Walt Disney Concert Hall, with a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers and dancers, and the Blue Danube Waltz closing out the holiday season in style.
