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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows This Winter

in Grand Rapids

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Devos Performance Hall

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Van Andel Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Grand Rapids Ballet - The Nutcracker at Devos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids Ballet - The Nutcracker

The first staged performance of The Nutcracker took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892, and was a collaborative effort between the great composer Peter Tchaikovsky, and the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Now the Nutcracker re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, with choreography by Val Caniparoli, returns to dazzle once more this year!

Holiday Pops at Devos Performance Hall

Holiday Pops

There's nothing like some holiday pops to get you in the festive mood! As much a part of the Christmas celebrations as all those Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols, Holiday Pops sees your city's orchestra bringing the holiday cheer for a Christmas extravaganza with a mix of popular standards, film scores, carols and hymns.

Pentatonix at Van Andel Arena

Pentatonix

Ring in the holiday season with three-time Grammy winners Pentatonix! The four-piece who found success through NBC's The Sing-Off, have been at the forefront of the recent a capella revival. With record-breaking albums behind them, the kings and queen of acapella jingle across the country on their 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour!'.

Straight No Chaser at Devos Performance Hall

Straight No Chaser

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

The Nutcracker at Frauenthal Center For The Performing Arts

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Chris Tomlin at Central Wesleyan Church

Chris Tomlin

Celebrate and worship this Christmas with the contemporary Christian Music superstar Chris Tomlin. The Grammy winner is on tour once more this holiday season, bringing his uplifting songs to the country once more, reminding us all of the true meaning of the festive season.

Gaither Vocal Band at Central Wesleyan Church

Gaither Vocal Band

As America's leading gospel group, The Gaither Vocal Group has released nearly 30 records and won two Grammy Awards. Don't miss them live this holiday season as they take to the road on the All Is Bright Christmas tour, bringing the magic of the festive period to a stage near you. With alumni Mark Lowry, Ladye Love Smith, Gene McDonald, The Voice winner Chris Blue, Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Michael Rowsey. Plus selected dates will see guests including, Angela Primm, The Easters, The Sound and The Nelons.

Home Alone in Concert at Devos Performance Hall

Home Alone in Concert

This holiday season, experience a holiday classic like you've never seen it before, as Home Alone is transformed into a live concert with an orchestra. The movie is shown on a big screen accompanied by the orchestra, performing the wonderful score composed by John Williams in a unique experience that brings new life to an essential Christmas movie.