The 2025 holiday season is upon us and there’s no better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than by enjoying music and theater at one of Corpus Christi’s entertainment venues. Watch your favorite holiday tales and tunes come to life by passionate local performers this holiday season. Get the full guide to the holidays in Corpus Christi here.

A Christmas Carol 

November 21 - December 21 | Friday & Saturday - 7:30 PM; Sunday - 2:30 PM

Come see a timeless classic that follows Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve while he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, leading him to ultimately discover the true spirit of Christmas. This Broadway version of A Christmas Carol will be staged at the Harbor Playhouse and is directed by Laurel Brashears with musical influence from award-winning composer, Alan Menken. 

 

 

The Nutcracker

December 13-14, 20-21 | Saturday - 7:30 PM; Sunday - 3:00 PM

Christmas isn’t Christmas without the famous ballet, The Nutcracker! Many families make it an annual tradition to see this classic story of a young girl's journey to a magical land on Christmas Eve with a Mouse King, toy soldiers, and a handsome prince. The high-quality production performed by award-winning dancers and ballerinas will sweep you off your feet! Watch this live show at the Selena Auditorium. 

 

Holiday Cheer Concert

December 13 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Experience the magic of the season as the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Cheer, featuring soprano Haley Sicking and local area choirs. Known for her captivating voice, Sicking brings her exceptional talent to Corpus Christi for an unforgettable celebration of festive music. Enjoy a joyful mix of holiday favorites during performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on December 13, 2025, at the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and beautiful bayfront views.

Abuelita’s Christmas Carol

December 20 | 2:30 PM

Ring in the holiday season with a Tex-Mex holiday classic that follows the spicy Rosita, aka “Abuelita,” inspired by writer and performer, Alex Garza’s real-life grandmother, Rosa. The show includes the same wacky and dear cast of characters, including Lucas, Pedro, Feliza, and the pig ghost named Agapito, along with more music than before. Don’t miss this heartwarming tale at the Aurora Arts Theatre. 

Elf, The Musical

November 21 - December 27 | Friday & Saturday - 7:30 PM; Sunday - 2:30 PM

Enjoy a Christmas classic at Aurora Arts Theatre and follow Buddy, a young orphan, as he crawls into Santa's bag and is raised at the North Pole. When his size and toy-making skills reveal he is human, he heads to New York to find his father and his place in the world. With his father on the naughty list and a brother who doubts Santa, Buddy sets out to win over his family and remind the city what Christmas means.

 

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