Looking for a special holiday activity in 2022? Support the arts and have a magical time at one of the many holiday productions and stage shows in and around Fort Worth. We have an embarrassment of riches!
Looking for shows in Dallas or over in Collin County (Plano, McKinney, etc.)? Check out our holiday show guides on Dallas Moms and Collin County Moms for lots of ideas.
Be sure to check ahead for cancellations or updated safety measures.
November 18 – December 23 (select dates)
A Christmas Carol
Plaza Theatre Company | Cleburne
A family date to see A Christmas Carol is a lovely holiday tradition. Get seats with another family and make it a group outing! Tickets from $15; group rates available.
November 18 – December 23 (select dates)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Artisan Center Theater | Hurst
This is such a cute show about six rowdy siblings and the making of a Christmas pageant. I remember loving it as a kid. Morning, afternoon, and evening showtimes available; tickets from $10.
November 25 – December 23 (select dates)
A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy
Casa Mañana | Fort Worth
This fresh twist on a classic tale features a contemporary pop score and current pop culture references. Suitable for all ages. Tickets from $29.
November 25 – December 23 (select dates)
Take the Soul Train to Christmas
Jubilee Theatre | Fort Worth
Three-second plot synopsis: Ida, Nat, and Rosa get a school assignment to research how African Americans have celebrated Christmas in the past. A grandfather then uses magic to take them through actual history via a “soul train.” Suitable for all ages. Run time: 90 minutes. Tickets $32.
November 25 – 27
Home for the Holidays
Bass Performance Hall | Fort Worth
Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful program of your favorite seasonal tunes and Christmas carols performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and special guests (including St. Nick). Tickets from $53.18.
November 26 & 27
Nutcracker: Short and Sweet
Palace Theatre | Grapevine
North Central Ballet and the Palace Arts Center present a ballet that, as you might expect, is perfect for younger kids. Enjoy all the standout numbers from the classic show and be home before anyone starts fussing. Hurry, this one’s selling out quickly! Performances begin at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $15.
December 1 – 30 (select dates)
The Christmas Carol Experience
Dora Lee Langdon Mansion | Granbury
This entire run sold out last year and is expected to do the same in 2022, so get your tickets early! It’s an intimate, immersive theatrical experience with Broadway-caliber production value, designed for the entire family. During the 50-minute event, you’ll follow the actors through the different sets. See the link for more information on this unique production. Tickets from $34.
December 2 – 4
The Nutcracker
Will Rogers Auditorium | Fort Worth
This Ballet Frontier production features a cast of professional dancers, talented young students, dazzling costumes, and world-class choreography. Tickets from $40.
Note: Ballet Frontier will also perform The Nutcracker in Granbury and Waco this season. See the link for additional dates and details.
December 2 – 11 (select dates)
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Uptown Theater| Grand Prairie
How about a musical version of the 1983 holiday movie? If you need a plot refresher, the story is set in Indiana in the winter of 1940 — the Great Depression is just ending, and Christmas is approaching for Ralphie and his family. Tickets from $15.
December 2 – 20
Arlington Music Hall | Arlington
There are quite simply too many holiday shows at Arlington Music Hall to list. Check the link for all the options, from The Nutcracker to Christmas-themed Beatles and Elvis tributes to concerts in a variety of musical genres.
December 8 – 9
Will Hearn’s The Grand ‘Ol Christmas Show
Palace Theatre | Grapevine
The whole family can come to this one-of-a-kind musical variety show featuring classic Christmas songs and original sketch comedy antics. Tickets from $36.
December 9 – 24 (select dates)
The Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall | Fort Worth
Texas Ballet Theater’s production features dazzling choreography and exquisite sets. Celebrate the season with enchantment, snowflakes, and sweets. Run time: approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission. Tickets from $20.
December 10
Handel’s Messiah
Will Rogers Auditorium | Fort Worth
Here’s one more thrilling Christmas masterpiece from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra along with the UNT A Cappella Choir and special guest soloists. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $39.
December 16
The Nutty Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall | Fort Worth
Don’t miss Texas Ballet Theater’s campy, zany take on a holiday favorite. This will be the last year you can see it! Recommended for ages 13 and up. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets from $60.
What other holiday productions and stage shows in and around Fort Worth are you looking forward to this season? Let us know in the comments!
Thank you to the Fort Worth Stockyards for sponsoring this guide.
