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Best Shows in December 2024

November 2024

in Salt Lake City

January 2025

Mannheim Steamroller at Eccles Theater

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Capitol Theatre

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.

Handel's Messiah at Abravanel Hall

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

Kimberly Akimbo at Eccles Theater

Kimberly Akimbo

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! The dazzling creation from Jeanine Tesori and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire is hitting the road for a spectacular national tour across North America. Kicking off in the fall of 2024, this tour promises to bring the heart, humor, and unforgettable moments of this poignant new musical to a city near you.

A Kurt Bestor Christmas at Eccles Theater

A Kurt Bestor Christmas

New age composer and keyboardist came to fame in the Eighties after successfully composing scores for the Magdeburg Affair and the theme tune for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, winning him an Emmy in the process. For his beloved show; A Kurt Bestor Christmas, the innovative musician brings his reworked versions of holiday classic tunes to the stage during the festive season, demonstrating why he is Utah's most foremost composing success.

A Kurt Bestor Christmas at Egyptian Theatre

A Kurt Bestor Christmas

New age composer and keyboardist came to fame in the Eighties after successfully composing scores for the Magdeburg Affair and the theme tune for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, winning him an Emmy in the process. For his beloved show; A Kurt Bestor Christmas, the innovative musician brings his reworked versions of holiday classic tunes to the stage during the festive season, demonstrating why he is Utah's most foremost composing success.

Shrek - The Musical at Eccles Theater

Shrek - The Musical

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

Yo-Yo Ma at Abravanel Hall

Yo-Yo Ma

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Ballet West - The Nutcracker at Browning Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet West - The Nutcracker

An essential part of the wintertime festivities, Ballet West's The Nutcracker, set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic score with choreography by William Christensen will take your breath away with its dazzling costumes, set design, and mesmerizing dancing. Prepare to be carried away to the magical Land Of Sweets where toys come to life and children frolic among kings and queens!

A Christmas Carol at Hale Centre Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Enjoy that festive feeling as it starts to add a spring to the step of revelers young and old, with the Hale Center Theatre's glorious production of A Christmas Carol, now celebrating 40 annual performances! The company's ever-faithful version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol fuses the age-old story with lavish costumes and dazzling special effects, with each year topping the last, so avoid being left in the cold and don't miss this veritable highlight of the Yuletide calendar!

Ballet West - The Nutcracker at Capitol Theatre

Ballet West - The Nutcracker

An essential part of the wintertime festivities, Ballet West's The Nutcracker, set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's iconic score with choreography by William Christensen will take your breath away with its dazzling costumes, set design, and mesmerizing dancing. Prepare to be carried away to the magical Land Of Sweets where toys come to life and children frolic among kings and queens!

A Magical Cirque Christmas at Eccles Theater

A Magical Cirque Christmas

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.

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