Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Chicago (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Chicago

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    The Lion Theatre
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-21 · 15:00
    The Lion Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-21 · 17:00
    The Lion Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-21 · 21:00
    The Lion Theatre
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-22 · 14:00
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-22 · 17:00
    The Lion Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-23 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    Cadillac Palace
    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    CIBC Theatre
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    2026-11-25 · 13:00
    Cadillac Palace
    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    2026-11-25 · 13:00
    CIBC Theatre
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-25 · 14:00
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Goodman Theatre - Albert
    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    CIBC Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    The Lion Theatre
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Cadillac Palace

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