Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Evanston (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 Evanston

    Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me

    Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me

    2026-11-30 · 19:30
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    A Swinging Christmas: The Jimmy Farace Quartet featuring Anna Donnelly

    A Swinging Christmas: The Jimmy Farace Quartet featuring Anna Donnelly

    2026-12-01 · 19:30
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    SOLD OUT - Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Early)

    SOLD OUT - Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Early)

    2026-12-05 · 11:00
    Cahn Auditorium
    Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Late)

    Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Late)

    2026-12-05 · 15:00
    Cahn Auditorium
    Elaine Dame: Cool Yule - A Holiday Jazz Collection

    Elaine Dame: Cool Yule - A Holiday Jazz Collection

    2026-12-08 · 19:00
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    Jon McLaughlin: Home For The Holidays

    Jon McLaughlin: Home For The Holidays

    2026-12-10 · 19:30
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early)

    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early)

    2026-12-13 · 18:00
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Late)

    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Late)

    2026-12-13 · 20:30
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early)

    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early)

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
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    Joel Paterson Hi-Fi Christmas ft. Oscar Wilson (Early)

    Joel Paterson Hi-Fi Christmas ft. Oscar Wilson (Early)

    2026-12-20 · 18:00
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    Joel Paterson Hi-Fi Christmas ft. Oscar Wilson (Late)

    Joel Paterson Hi-Fi Christmas ft. Oscar Wilson (Late)

    2026-12-20 · 20:30
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. The Commercialists

    A Charlie Brown Christmas w. The Commercialists

    2026-12-22 · 19:00
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    More Things to Do in Evanston That Week

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball

    2026-11-21 · 13:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    The Wood Brothers

    The Wood Brothers

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
    Cahn Auditorium
    Steve Poltz

    Steve Poltz

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
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    John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    From $34
    2026-11-22 · 19:00
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    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Womens Basketball

    2026-11-23 · 19:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling

    Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling

    2026-11-24 · 19:30
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    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball

    2026-11-27 · 11:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Northwestern vs Illinois and The Great Chicago Food Festival

    Northwestern vs Illinois and The Great Chicago Food Festival

    2026-11-28
    Ryan Field
    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Northeastern Mens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Northeastern Mens Basketball

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys

    Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys

    2026-11-29 · 20:00
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    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State Redbirds Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State Redbirds Womens Basketball

    2026-11-30 · 19:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball

    2026-12-01 · 20:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Willy Porter & the Humans in a Room Quartet

    Willy Porter & the Humans in a Room Quartet

    2026-12-02 · 19:30
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    Heartless Bastards: ‘All This Time’ 20th Anniversary

    Heartless Bastards: ‘All This Time’ 20th Anniversary

    2026-12-03 · 19:30
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    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Indiana University Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Indiana University Womens Basketball

    2026-12-05 · 13:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Roses for the Roches ft. Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan

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

    From $37
    2026-12-06 · 19:00
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    Young Dro

    Young Dro

    From $41
    2026-12-07 · 20:00
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    SistaStrings

    SistaStrings

    2026-12-09 · 19:30
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    Blue Monday: Remembering Barrelhouse Chuck w. Lee Kanehira, Johnny Iguana, Gerry Hundt, Billy Flynn & friends

    Blue Monday: Remembering Barrelhouse Chuck w. Lee Kanehira, Johnny Iguana, Gerry Hundt, Billy Flynn & friends

    2026-12-14 · 20:00
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    Songs to Light a Winter's Night ft. Katie Dahl, Anne Heaton, and Jenny Bienemann

    Songs to Light a Winter's Night ft. Katie Dahl, Anne Heaton, and Jenny Bienemann

    2026-12-15 · 19:30
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    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst Lakers Mens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst Lakers Mens Basketball

    2026-12-16 · 19:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Dave Specter's Cool Azul Organ Trio ft. Chris Foreman and Greg Rockingham

    Dave Specter's Cool Azul Organ Trio ft. Chris Foreman and Greg Rockingham

    2026-12-17 · 20:00
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    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. George Washington Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. George Washington Womens Basketball

    2026-12-18 · 11:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Womens Basketball

    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Womens Basketball

    2026-12-21 · 19:00
    Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall
    Ouray

    Ouray

    2026-12-21 · 19:30
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    John Prine Tribute with Illegal Smiles

    John Prine Tribute with Illegal Smiles

    2026-12-23 · 19:30
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    Android Paranoid: Tribute to Radiohead

    Android Paranoid: Tribute to Radiohead

    2026-12-26 · 20:00
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