Houston Shows in December 2026

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Updated: November 7, 2026
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Browse 167 shows happening across Houston during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Emerald Theatre - Houston on December 2, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $133, Avg. price ~ $478, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets

Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. From $108, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 49. View Tickets

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $82, Avg. price ~ $282, Tickets Available: 30. View Tickets

Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. From $109, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — MAGIC SHOWS: Darci Lynne at Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477. From $70, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 301. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre • 824 seats, 614 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. From $108, Avg. price ~ $278, Tickets Available: 61. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $82, Avg. price ~ $261, Tickets Available: 36. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Available: 34. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $133, Avg. price ~ $482, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre • 824 seats, 614 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. From $67, Avg. price ~ $201, Tickets Available: 76. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. From $81, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker at Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats, 500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002. From $61, Avg. price ~ $269, Tickets Available: 390. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $82, Avg. price ~ $259, Tickets Available: 36. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $139, Avg. price ~ $489, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $82, Avg. price ~ $261, Tickets Available: 36. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre • 824 seats, 614 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. From $78, Avg. price ~ $203, Tickets Available: 87. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker at Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats, 500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002. From $70, Avg. price ~ $169, Tickets Available: 239. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. From $109, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Remaining: 10. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Available: 50. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Emerald Theatre - Houston • 130 seats, 412 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002. From $133, Avg. price ~ $477, Tickets Remaining: 12. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker at Brown Theater at Wortham Center • 2,405 seats, 500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002. From $95, Avg. price ~ $197, Tickets Available: 137. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 1:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre • 824 seats, 614 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. From $81, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 69. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The George Theater, 5420 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056. From $60, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 36. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Remaining: 29. View Tickets

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A Drunk Christmas Carol

MUSICAL / PLAY

412 Travis Street

Upcoming Shows: 292

Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

MUSICAL / PLAY

5420 Westheimer Road

Upcoming Shows: 79

Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM

Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM

Upcoming Shows: 1,460

Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

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Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas

MUSICAL / PLAY

4318 Allen Genoa Rd

Upcoming Shows: 9

Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM

Upcoming Shows: 1,842

Next Show: Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM

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Disney's The Little Mermaid

MUSICAL / PLAY

800 Bagby St

Upcoming Shows: 19

Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM

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Houston's Urban Nutcracker

BALLET

10505 Cash Road

Upcoming Shows: 3

Next Show: Dec 19, 2026 2:00 PM

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Shen Yun Performing Arts

OTHER

615 Louisiana St

Upcoming Shows: 13

Next Show: Dec 26, 2026 7:00 PM

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Brown Theater at Wortham Center

Houston, TX

Theatre

Upcoming Shows: 31

Next Show: Dec 05, 2026

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Emerald Theatre - Houston

Houston, TX

Theatre

Upcoming Shows: 53

Next Show: Dec 02, 2026

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Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre

Houston, TX

Theatre

Upcoming Shows: 29

Next Show: Dec 04, 2026

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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX

Theatre

Upcoming Shows: 4

Next Show: Dec 26, 2026

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Pasadena Little Theatre

Pasadena, TX

Theatre

Upcoming Shows: 9

Next Show: Dec 04, 2026

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Sarofim Hall - Hobby Center

Houston, TX

Arena

Upcoming Shows: 19

Next Show: Dec 08, 2026

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Stafford Centre

Stafford, TX

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Shows: 7

Next Show: Dec 03, 2026

Next Show: Dec 02, 2026

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Shows take place across Houston during December 2026, with 167 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Emerald Theatre - Houston on December 2, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

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