Minneapolis Live Shows December 2026

Theatre shows, ballet, opera, magic, and circus performances in Minneapolis by date and venue.

  • Updated: November 14, 2026

Live shows in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and nearby areas.

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  • Dec 2 · 7:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN
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Shows in December By Dates

Upcoming Shows in December

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Upcoming Live Shows: 141
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater • 1100 seats, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, US. From $160, Avg. price ~ $911, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — Concert, Best Value: The Wildwoods at The Cedar Cultural Center • 450 seats, 416 Cedar Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55454, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $83, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Concert: Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday - Smith and Myers of Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills & The Warning at Target Center • 20500 seats, 600 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Wunderbar at Open Eye Theatre, 506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $54, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — THEATRE: The Little Bummer Boy at Dudley Riggs Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $72, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater • 1100 seats, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, US. From $160, Avg. price ~ $526, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Very Die Hard Christmas at Studio 900 at Hennepin Event Center, 900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $68, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 2668. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — THEATRE: The Little Bummer Boy at Dudley Riggs Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $72, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater • 1100 seats, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, US. From $156, Avg. price ~ $492, Tickets Available: 48. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Wunderbar at Open Eye Theatre, 506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $54, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Very Die Hard Christmas at Studio 900 at Hennepin Event Center, 900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $73, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater • 1100 seats, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, US. From $162, Avg. price ~ $774, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Year With Frog And Toad at The Conn Theatre, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $52, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $204, Tickets Available: 1757. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: The Little Bummer Boy at Dudley Riggs Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $72, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $194, Tickets Available: 2843. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Wunderbar at Open Eye Theatre, 506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $54, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Continental Ballet: The Nutcracker at Schneider Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55431, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $50, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Wurtele Thrust Stage - Guthrie Theater • 1100 seats, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, US. From $165, Avg. price ~ $411, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats
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Featured musicals, plays, and high-demand theater productions across Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Upcoming Shows 1865
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
The Wildwoods
The Wildwoods
416 Cedar Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Upcoming Shows 3
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday
Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday
600 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 6
Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
The Little Bummer Boy
The Little Bummer Boy
824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 38
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
The Wunderbar
The Wunderbar
506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Upcoming Shows 18
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
A Very Die Hard Christmas
A Very Die Hard Christmas
900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 13
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Upcoming Shows 114
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
A Year With Frog And Toad
A Year With Frog And Toad
1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 37
Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM
Dial M For Murder - The Play
Dial M For Murder - The Play
245 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Upcoming Shows 58
Dec 05, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55431
Upcoming Shows 2184
Dec 05, 2026 7:30 PM
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 22
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Phoebe Judge
Phoebe Judge
1308 Se 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Upcoming Shows 11
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Lucy Darling
Lucy Darling
710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 18
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Maddie Thies
Maddie Thies
416 Cedar Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
3022 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Upcoming Shows 34
Dec 11, 2026 8:45 PM
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Live Shows FAQ

Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances happening in Minneapolis during December 2026.

What live shows are happening in Minneapolis during December 2026?

The schedule may include theatre productions, ballet, opera, circus performances, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions across Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis during December 2026.