Nov 10, 2026

Holiday Events at Playhouse Square

CLEVELAND - From beloved classics to new favorites, Playhouse Square is bringing the magic of the season to downtown Cleveland with holiday events this November and December. Click the name of each event below to find out more about that individual performance. Additional photo assets can be found here.

Visit playhousesquare.org for the most updated schedule, as events are always being added. Follow @playhousesquare on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X for the latest Playhouse Square news.

EVENTS:

November 29 at 2 p.m. | KeyBank State Theatre
Jingle Bell POPS!
Additional Assets Available


December 2 at 7:30 p.m. | KeyBank State Theatre
Love Actually In Concert
Additional Assets Available


December 4 at 8 p.m. | Connor Palace
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Additional Assets Available


December 11-13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Outcalt Theatre
The Ohio City Singers

December 17 at 8 p.m. | Kennedy’s Cabaret 
Partner’s Encore Society: Holiday Improv Show

December 17-18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Hanna Theatre
Christmas with C.S. Lewis

Additional Assets Available

December 19-20 | 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Hanna Theatre
Jim Brickman's A Christmas Celebration

December 22 at 7:30 p.m. | Hanna Theatre
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas
Additional Assets Available


December 27-28 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Mimi Ohio Theatre
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

 

November 27 – December 20 | Times Vary, Check Link for Details | Mimi Ohio Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Great Lakes Theater


December 11-20 | Times Vary, Check Link for Details | Connor Palace
The Nutcracker
Cleveland Ballet


November 27 – December 13 | Times Vary, Check Link for Details | Hanna Theatre

A Motown Christmas
Karamu House

 

 

 

  • Are there any traditional holiday favorites returning this year to Playhouse Square? Yes, timeless holiday classics such as The Nutcracker presented by Cleveland Ballet and A Christmas Carol presented by Great Lakes Theater are returning to Playhouse Square this holiday season.
  • What holiday shows would be recommended for a festive night with friends or a date night at Playhouse Square? Love Actually In Concert, Motown Christmas presented by Karamu House or Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration.
  • Are there any family- friendly holiday shows coming to Playhouse Square? Yes, annual family favorites such as Jingle Bell Pops!, A Christmas Carol presented by Great Lakes Theater and The Nutcracker presented by Cleveland Ballet are coming to Playhouse Square this holiday season.
  • How can I purchase tickets to holiday shows at Playhouse Square? Tickets can be purchased at playhousesquare.org or by phone at (216) 241-6000.
  • Does Playhouse Square offer group rates for shows? Groups of 10 or more can call (216) 640- 6800.
  • What restaurants are near Playhouse Square? There are many fine restaurants located in the Playhouse Square district. Find out who’s in the neighborhood, hours of operation and what each restaurant has to offer by visiting our Hotel & Dining Guide.