Hearing Christmas carols from a choir and watching a magical theatrical performance is part of many families' holiday traditions. Whether you're always on the hunt for a new show to enjoy each year, or wanting to start a new tradition, we have you covered! We've researched some great options so you can find the best one your whole family will love!
🎶 Choir Concerts & Choral Performances 🎶 |
A Holiday Spectacular - DuPage Community Concert Band
Director Mark A. Taylor. DuPage Community Concert Band presents a holiday concert that is a joyful celebration of the diverse and colorful traditions of this festive time of year.
- December 2, 2024, 7:30 PM
- McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
2024 Christmas Festival at Wheaton College
“Draw Near” will delight audiences with the kaleidoscopic and continuous array of choral and instrumental music that has come to distinguish the annual Wheaton College Christmas Festival. The Conservatory of Music choirs, orchestra, and band will joyfully present—with immersive sights and sounds in beautiful Edman Chapel—traditional carols and eloquent musical reflections on Christ’s birth.
- Friday, December 6, 2024 - Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Edman Memorial Chapel 401 E Franklin St, Wheaton, IL 60187
Annual Holiday Pops Concert - WWS Band
Come join the bands of Wheaton Warrenville South who will be performing their Holiday Pops Program, "Sleigh Bells Ring," along with a performance by the WWSHS color guard. The event also includes a bake sale with holiday cookies and homemade sweets, and a silent auction
- Saturday December 7th, 3:00 PM
- Wheaton Warrenville South High School Auditorium
Acappellago - a cappella choir
Acappellago, founded in 2002, is a volunteer a cappella choir that has fun singing all around the western suburbs of Chicago. You will see us around the suburbs in our signature Hawaiian shirts. As Acappellago it is our mission to invite you to join us as we “escape” to another place and time through the joys of a cappella music.
- Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 pm
- 350 E. Madison St. Lombard, Illinois 60148
Silvertones Present “Christmas on Stage and Screen”
Join us for a delightful afternoon as the Wheaton Park District Silvertones present “Christmas on Stage and Screen.” a festive performance featuring holiday classics from beloved films and musicals. Under the direction of new director, Chuck King, the choir will bring to life the magic of the season with heartwarming melodies and cherished songs that span generations.
- Saturday December 7th, 2:00 PM
- Wheaton Park District Community Center
Beyond Glee Presents “Beyond Christmas”
Beyond Glee is back this year to help you celebrate the holidays. Don’t miss this delightful and entertaining holiday special filled with beautiful songs of the season.
Anima - Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus Winter Concert
Enjoy a holiday musical experience you won’t forget as Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus presents our Winter Concert during our 60th Anniversary Season. Highlights include Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata performed by the Internationally acclaimed Touring Chorus, a fully choreographed Muppet Christmas Carol Medley, and the return of Ms. Emily Ellsworth who will lead choristers, alumni, and audience members is a holiday sing-along.
- Saturday December 14, 2024, 5:30 pm
- First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest AveGlen Ellyn IL 60137
CSA at Wheaton College presents a Strings Christmas Concert
Annual free concert from Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College featuring festive music and carols.
- Saturday December 14th, 10:00 AM
- Wheaton College - Edman Chapel, 401 E Franklin St, Wheaton IL 60187
DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Magic
This year’s DSO Holiday concert – always a favorite family event! – features an array of familiar and freshly original seasonal tunes from around the world.
- Sunday December 15th, 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM
- Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville
Merry & Bright: Holiday Choral Concert
TAKE NOTE presents its annual Holiday Choral Concert - Merry & Bright, featuring upbeat, joyous holiday songs and audience sing-a-longs to your favorite Christmas carols. All ages welcome! Tickets are available for purchase online or at the Lisle Recreation Center. You can also purchase tickets at the door of the concert (cash only).
- Sunday, December 15th, 3:00 PM
- Lisle Senior High School Auditorium, 1800 Short St.
Christmas Concert at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Free Christmas concert at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winfield
- Sunday December 15th, 3:00 PM
- 0S501 Summit Dr, Winfield, IL 60190, USA
Gavin Coyle & Friends: A Celtic Christmas
A Celtic Christmas starring Gavin Coyle and Friends features holiday classics performed by award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle. Join Gavin and his fellow performers pianist Paul Burgess and harpist Karen Fernandez, for this beloved tradition of spectacular entertainment supporting a wonderful local charity: People’s Resource Center (PRC).
- Friday December 20th, 8:00 PM
- McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
🎭 Live Theatre Peformances 🎭 |
The Nutcracker - Hinsdale Dance Academy
- November 22 - 24
- St. Francis Preparatory, 2130 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton
College of DuPage Theater: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
- November 22-25
- McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol
- November 29 – December 28, 2024
- Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
Chicago Festival Ballet’s Production of The Nutcracker
- December 1
- Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
- Thursdays – Sundays, December 5-15
- Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- December 13-14
- St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Winfield
The Nutcracker - West Suburban Ballet Conservatory
- December 21-22
- Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien
*Updated 11/20/24; Times and events are subject to change, please double check event website before attending! We realize there are MANY more concerts, shows, and performances happening around Chicagoland. Macaroni Kid aims to be a hyper-local resource that is accessible to all, so we may omit certain events that are for residents/members only, have already sold out, or are not affordable to most. We hope you understand - but if there is something that you think is missing, please email MacKidWheaton@macaronikid.com
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