Costa Mesa Live Shows December 2026
Theatre shows, ballet, opera, magic, and circus performances in Costa Mesa by date and venue.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
Live shows in Costa Mesa during December 2026 include touring stage productions, family shows, circus performances, magic acts, ballet, opera, and large-scale theatrical entertainment. Performances take place at theatres, casinos, resorts, and entertainment venues throughout Costa Mesa and nearby areas.
- 28 Upcoming Shows
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- A Christmas Carol
- Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Costa Mesa, CA
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Shows in December By Dates
Upcoming Shows in December
Select a tour date to explore venue details and event information on city pages. Prices may vary.Upcoming Live Shows: 30
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage,
655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $87, Avg. price ~ $101, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $92, Avg. price ~ $109, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $92, Avg. price ~ $155, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 11:30 AM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $119, Avg. price ~ $166, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $117, Avg. price ~ $137, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 07, 2026, 5:00 PM Mon — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Fall On Your Knees at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • 2000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $174, Avg. price ~ $201, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — THEATRE, Pay Later Available: Tituss Burgess at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $124, Avg. price ~ $286, Tickets Available: 106. Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 455. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — THEATRE, Pay Later Available: Tituss Burgess at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $123, Avg. price ~ $246, Tickets Available: 169. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 575. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $244, Tickets Available: 466. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $214, Tickets Available: 732. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Tituss Burgess at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $100, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 116. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 12:30 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $223, Tickets Available: 718. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 5:30 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $225, Tickets Available: 733. Select Seats
- Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 446. Select Seats
- Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $272, Tickets Available: 428. Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 393. Select Seats
- Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Available: 657. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall • 3000 seats, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $238, Tickets Available: 521. Select Seats
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Featured musicals, plays, and high-demand theater productions across Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.
A Christmas Carol
655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 1858
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Nutcracker for Kids
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 2
Dec 05, 2026 10:00 AM
Fall On Your Knees
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 18
Dec 07, 2026 5:00 PM
Tituss Burgess
615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 4
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 2184
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Upcoming Shows 393
Dec 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Theaters hosting live shows
Explore theaters and performing arts centers hosting live shows across Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
Convention Center
Upcoming Shows 2
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Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA
Long Beach, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Coast Hills Church
Aliso Viejo, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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DigAlert Grove of Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Garden Amphitheatre
Garden Grove, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar
Long Beach, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 5
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Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
Arena
Upcoming Shows 8
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House Of Blues - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Irvine Barclay Theatre
Irvine, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 14
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Ivan'z House at Mozambique
Laguna Beach, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Richard Nixon Library & Museum
Yorba Linda, CA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Costa Mesa, CA
Concert Hall
Upcoming Shows 3
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Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Samueli Theater
Costa Mesa, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall
Costa Mesa, CA
Arena
Upcoming Shows 21
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South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage
Costa Mesa, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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The Lido Theatre
Newport Beach, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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The Observatory - Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances happening in Costa Mesa during December 2026.
What live shows are happening in Costa Mesa during December 2026?
The schedule may include theatre productions, ballet, opera, circus performances, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions across Costa Mesa and nearby areas.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. New performances and additional dates are added often as venues announce updated entertainment schedules throughout December.
What types of venues host live shows in Costa Mesa?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, casinos, resorts, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues across the city.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Absolutely. Many venues feature family productions, circus performances, seasonal shows, and all-ages stage entertainment throughout the month.
Do live shows happen every week in December?
Most major venues host performances throughout the week, with weekends typically offering the largest number of live shows and stage productions.
Are touring productions included in the schedule?
Yes. Many national and international touring productions stop in Costa Mesa during December 2026.
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December
Shows in December 2026