Christmas events in Chicago

Check out happening christmas events all around Chicago, IL

Cirque du Soleil: Twas The Night Before - Chicago

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Lyric Opera House

Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before at Chicago Theatre

 Thu, 11 Dec Chicago Theatre

KPOP CLUB NIGHT XMAS PARTY

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

The Second City - Rudolph Runs Wild

 Fri, 26 Dec at 05:00 pm The Second City Mainstage Theatre

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Andras Deak - Salute To Vienna New Year's Concert

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago's Byob Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season | Navy Pier

 Sat, 06 Dec Santa's Workshop at Old Crow Smokehouse USD 75 to 105

Holiday Pop-Up Bar Crawl To Christkindlmarket In Wrigleyville Wonderland

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:00 pm Wrigleyville Wonderland USD 28

BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 90

Second City Chicago - Rudolph Runs Wild at Second City Chicago - Mainstage

 Sat, 06 Dec Second City Chicago - Mainstage

BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse USD 75 to 105

Noche Buena Wrigleyville | Chicago's First and Only Latin Christmas Bar

 Fri, 28 Nov at 06:00 pm Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville Free

The Chosen Few Djs Holiday Party.

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 18 to 29

Winter Break Camps

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:00 pm Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Light's Tour 'Tis The Season

 Sat, 29 Nov Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 85

Sleigh All Night

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 23 to 500

The Christmas Cabaret Drag Brunch

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Kit Kat Club USD 79

Parking The Second City - Rudolph Runs Wild

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:00 pm The Second City Mainstage Theatre

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

Parking Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Lyric Opera of Chicago

Parking A Christmas Carol - Chicago

 Wed, 24 Dec at 08:00 pm Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre

AirOtic Naughty Noël

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Experience 868 USD 85 to 167

The Christmas Cabaret Drag Dinner

 Fri, 26 Dec at 06:00 pm Kit Kat Club USD 71

A Very Vintage Christmas — The Brando’s Holiday Popup (Loop Location)

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:00 pm Brando's Speakeasy USD 29

Mr. Bobby's World :: The Upside Down Get Down

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm 2833 N Sheffield Ave USD 10 to 30

2025 Wrap Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 23 to 500

Twas The Night After Xmas: We Shake! We Bounce! We pop!

 Fri, 26 Dec at 09:00 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 0 to 550

House of Blues Gospel Brunch

 Sun, 28 Dec House of Blues Chicago

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Studebaker Theater

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

 Wed, 24 Dec at 03:00 pm Studebaker Theater

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 23

Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Chicago: Help Santa save the Holiday!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am Chicago Fire Relic USD 5 to 20

Noon Year's Eve 2025 at Kings Chicago

 Wed, 31 Dec at 02:00 pm Kings Dining & Entertainment USD 0 to 35

A Very Vintage Christmas — The Brando’s Holiday Popup (Lincoln Park)

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:00 pm Brando's Lincoln Park USD 29

Kid's New Year's Eve at Blue Bayou!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm Blue Bayou USD 38

The Capricorn Bash at Room 43

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Room43 USD 13 to 189

Gingerbread House Workshop

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Shops at North Bridge USD 34

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Grateful Dead + More for Kids @ Thalia Hall

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Thalia Hall

Viennese Ball

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 109

A Caribbean Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Jacqueline Wade

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women of Color Theatre USD 37 to 72

Kim Scott in Chicago

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Loews Chicago Hotel

Holiday Gala Social: Christmas & New Year's Latin Dance Bash

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Dennis PaSamba Dance Company | Chicago USD 17

Custom Candle Making Workshop for Christmas Gifts

 Wed, 21 Jan at 05:00 pm Three Cities Social Club - Wicker Park Free

Hennessy Christmas Engraving & Tasting Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 12:00 pm 800 W 27th St Free

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 28 Dec at 10:00 am House of Blues Chicago

Kroc Holiday Class Pass

 Wed, 31 Dec at 03:30 pm The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago USD 20

2025 Christmas of Lights Holiday Concert

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am The CityLight Church Free

Christmas Lessons and Carols Sing Along

 Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm St. Michael in Old Town Free

The Study Black Tie Event

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm The Study at University of Chicago Free

The Dollz Spectra - Winter at The Newport Theater

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater

Cre8ive Noize Mistleshow

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm The Promontory

Christmas Workshop

 Sun, 30 Nov at 10:00 am 2003 W 35th St USD 55

#DiorChristmas

 Tue, 20 Jan at 10:00 am 5353 W North Ave USD 23 to 162

Dia de los Reyes Holiday Party

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets USD 75 to 500

Godfrey Wine Fest - Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago

 Sat, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge

The Wild Hunt

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Malliway Bros Spells, Charms, & Potions USD 13

✨ Jingle & Glow: South Loop to Riverwalk Holiday Lobby Stroll ❄️

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Hilton Chicago USD 23

Chicago, IL - Ugly Sweater Christmas Pop Up @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 14 Nov Punch Bowl Social Chicago Free

Hamilton at CIBC Theatre

 Wed, 04 Mar CIBC Theatre

Parking Its A Wonderful Life - Chicago

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 am Athenaeum Theatre - IL

Les Miserables at Cadillac Palace

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Cadillac Palace

Parking Santa's Secret - Chicago (18+)

 Thu, 25 Dec at 02:00 am Pioneer Court - Chicago

Kris Kringle Solutions: Perfect Gift for Teachers

 Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am Chicago USD 199 to 375

SIP N SANG WEDNESDAYS

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Jerk Villa Bar & Grill Free

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre

Lincoln Park Zoo Zoolights 2025

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 am Lincoln Park Zoo • 2001 North Clark Street • Chicago, IL 60614

Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:30 pm Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Free

Holiday Pottery Experience: Make, Paint & Create!

 Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm 1142 W 18th St USD 45 to 87

Lincoln Park Conservatory - Winter Flower Show

 Wed, 26 Nov at 10:00 am Lincoln Park Conservatory USD 0 to 10

🤶 Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Light's Tour 'Tis The Season 🎅🏻

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Headquarters Beercade

🎄✨ NAVIDAD CON BANDA – NOCHE PSICODÉLICA & BAILABLE ✨🎄

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm 2138 W Cermak Rd Chicago IL 60608

KHRISTMAS IN KAPPALAND

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago

The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way

 Fri, 26 Dec at 11:00 am Gallagher Way Chicago

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

 Fri, 26 Dec at 11:00 am Millennium Park