ELF The Musical (Tues., Nov. 22- Sun., Nov. 27 ~ 8 shows)
The hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
BABY SHARK LIVE!: THE CHRISTMAS SHOW (December 2, 2022 at the Fox Theatre)
This special Holiday experience will have fans of all ages dancing in the aisles as they join Baby Shark and friends for exciting adventures into the jungle and under the sea to explore shapes, colors, numbers and so much more. Enjoy hit songs in this dazzling kids spectacular, including “Baby Shark,” “Five Little Monkeys,” “Wheels On The Bus,” and “Monkey Banana Dance,” as well as Holiday classics such as “Jingle Bells”, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and more!
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Sun., Dec. 4 ~ 3 shows)
A Charlie Brown Christmas celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. The show encompasses each of your favorite scenes from the original animated television show, with more fun, more music, and more finding the true Christmas spirit. After the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.
CHANNEL 95.5’S JINGLE BALL 2022 (December 6, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena)
The all-star lineup for iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One includes The Kid LAROI, AJR, Backstreet Boys, Khalid, Macklemore, Tate McRae, Ava Max, Nicky Youre, Jax and Armani White.
AMY GRANT AND MICHAEL W. SMITH (December 8, 2022 at the Fox Theatre)
The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America.
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
December 11, 2022 at the Fox Theatre (3 shows)
The acclaimed holiday tradition NUTCRAKER! Magical Christmas Ballet performs at the Fox Theatre on its 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
December 15-26, 2022 at the Fox Theatre
“’Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. Join Isabella, a curious girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world of the poem where she meets colorful characters of this timeless classic. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before… is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish.
December 29, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena (2 shows)
101 WRIF, 94.7 WCSX, 313 Presents and Live Nation are proud to welcome multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) when they return to Detroit with their highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel, for two spectacular shows at Little Caesars Arena
November 18 – December 31, 2022 at Pine Knob Music Theatre
Magic of Lights® returns as Detroit’s newest holiday tradition, beginning Friday, November 18 and running through Saturday, December 31. The dazzling drive-through light display features holiday themed scenes and characters using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all-new Prehistoric Christmas, Mega Tree displays and the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®. Returning favorites include the drive-through Blizzard Tunnel, 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas. Experience Magic of Lights® from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling pathway.