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Holiday Performances

Celebrate the season with spectacular live entertainment on Chicago’s North Shore! From festive holiday concerts and heartwarming theatrical productions to live music, laugh-out-loud comedy and captivating performances of every kind, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for holiday classics or a great night out, discover the season’s exciting lineup of shows and performances below.

 

 

2
Dec

Stella Cole

 December 2, 2026
On her highly anticipated debut recording, Stella is presented performing interpretin... MORE
2
Dec

Chanukah: Songs of Light featuring Noah Aronson & The Or Collective

 December 2, 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Noah Aronson & The Or Ensemble! One of the ... MORE
3
Dec

Christmas with Cantus - Lessons and Carols from our Time

 December 3, 2026
As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to promin... MORE
3
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack performed live by the Chris White Trio

 December 3, 2026
Take in the true magic of the season as the Chris White Trio performs the beloved and... MORE
4
Dec

Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration with the Adrian Dunn Singers

 December 4, 2026
Sing praise and hallelujah to an evening of holiday hits from the gospel tradition! T... MORE
4
Dec

Mike Cooley on Tour 2026

 December 4, 2026
Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member ... MORE
5
Dec

A Merry Christmas with Brass featuring the Dallas Brass

 December 5, 2026
There are more songs for Christmas than all of the other holidays combined—and ... MORE
5
Dec

Roses for the Roches ft. Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan

December 5, 2026
ROSES for THE ROCHES - a tribute to Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy Roche with special guest... MORE
5
Dec

Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert - Early and Late Shows

 December 5, 2026
A live, solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner! Laurie’s Holiday Party conc... MORE
6
Dec

Brains On! Live: Your Brain is Magic - 2 shows

 December 6, 2026
Brains On, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious ... MORE
6
Dec

Jingle Bell Jam! Joyful sing-alongs featuring the Jam Orchestra

 December 6, 2026
Bring the whole family to Jingle Bell JAM!, a lively holiday concert where the audien... MORE
4
Dec

Steve Solomon's Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt

 December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026
He's back! Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winnin... MORE
7
Dec

Matisyahu - 2 Shows!

 December 7, 2026
For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his... MORE
8
Dec

Camila Fernandez

December 8, 2026
Camila Fernández is a Mexican singer, daughter and granddaughter respectively ... MORE
12
Dec

Evanston Children's Choir 2026 Winter Concert

December 12, 2026
Join us for our most popular concert of the year, as the ECC Concert Choir, Pop Hits ... MORE
12
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir - Multiple Shows

 December 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026
The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's complete A Charlie Brown Christmas... MORE
17
Dec

Huey & The News - Tribute to Huey Lewis & The News

December 17, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the unforgettable sound of Huey Lewis and The New... MORE
18
Dec

Charlie White's Charlie Brown Christmas

December 18, 2026
Come celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer as The Chris White Trio pr... MORE
19
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir - Multiple Shows

December 19, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio and Choir performs Vince Guaral... MORE
11
Nov

All the World

November 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents All the World - Two actors find themselves in an eve... MORE
20
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Kevin Fort Trio

December 20, 2026 - December 21, 2026
Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Kevin Fort Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s ... MORE
22
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring The Commercials

 December 22, 2026
Listen to jazz trio The Commercialists play Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Chri... MORE
20
Nov

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater Experiences the audience favorite classic with unmatched holiday che... MORE
30
Dec

New Year’s Extravaganza Ben Kweller w. special guest Case Oats (2 Days) SRO

 December 30, 2026 - December 31, 2026
BK is back and he's not the same. Who could be after the heartbreak he's endu... MORE
17
Dec

Music Theater Works presents Hairspray

 December 17, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Hairspray - Full of heart and 1960s flair, HAIRSPRA... MORE
28
Nov

Souvenir: A Fantasia On The Life of Florence Foster Jenkins

 November 28, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Meet Florence Foster Jenkins—the socialite turned opera singer with a voice lik... MORE
10
Nov

Donovan's Garage: Evanston's Free Monthly Jazz Performance Laboratory

 November 10, 2026 - May 25, 2027
A monthly jazz performance laboratory led by Donovan Mixon.  The History Center ... MORE
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