Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas classic comes to life in a musical production at the UC Davis Health Pavilion! A Christmas Carol became an annual tradition at New York's Madison Square Garden between 1993 and 2004, and again in London from 2016-2020. Now, join the notoriously cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge once again on a life-changing Christmas Eve! As three mysterious spirits pay him a visit, they aim to open his eyes to the consequences of his greed and guide him toward redemption.

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Wonderland, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2026, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

The Nutcracker is returning to the Sacramento Ballet stage this December. Continuing its yearly tradition, the company will perform Tchaikovsky's work and fill you with holiday cheer. Also taking part in the show are local young aspiring ballet dancers, with some as young as seven years old. So come on down and support your local company and get in the Holiday spirit as you do!

Join the talented students of the Holt Ballet Conservatory as they bring this magical interpretation of the holiday favorite to you this Christmas. A bright and glittering production; enjoy the celebration from December 4 - 6!