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Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Friday, December 26th
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…
Friday, December 26th
2:00 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Beauty of Chicago
An ongoing showcase celebrating the people, places, and stories that define our city. Forum 301 Chicago will be hosting local Chicago artist to showcase their…
Music & Comedy
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghost of Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform their show, The Ghost of Christmas Eve, for two performances in Rosemont on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Allstate Arena.
Friday, December 26th
2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic
We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…
Friday, December 26th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s drive thru, Light Of Christmas is back at White Sox Rate Field. More info at www.lightofchristmas.com
Friday, December 26th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House
Celebrate the holidays in Chicago at the Sheraton Sleigh Bar, presented by Shula’s Steak House—a limited-time holiday pop-up bar located inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. This festive…
Friday, December 26th
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Friday, December 26th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMusic & Comedy
Raheem DeVaughn – 20 Lessons of Love Tour
Get ready for a night of soulful vibrancy as multi‑platinum R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn heads to Chicago. Known for his silky vocals and heartfelt lyrics,…
Friday, December 26th
6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.City Winery
1200 West Randolph StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again
Clownshow is proud to present Blake Montgomery in his award-winning solo production Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at Theater Wit, 1229 W.…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Friday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
Who’s Holiday! at Theater Wit
Christmas Day is in our grasp. Why the vodka? Glad you asked! The tot from The Grinch has grown, you see! She’s cursing and drinking,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StFriday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.United Center
1901 W Madison St.Music & Comedy
First Date Comedy Gameshow
Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, the ultimate destination for a night of laughter in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. Join us on December…
Friday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Laugh Factory
175 N BroadwayMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Friday, December 26th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Amadeus
Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…
Friday, December 26th
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Theatre & Performing Arts
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Manual Cinema’s awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic returns to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season! Avowed holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy has been reluctantly…
Friday, December 26th
7:30 p.m.Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
The Long Christmas Dinner
THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER – nine decades long in just one 75-minute act – showcases the lives of several generations of the Bayard family. Wilder…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

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