Shows take place across Chicago during December 2026, with 259 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on December 1, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.
Chicago Shows in December 2026
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Browse 259 shows happening across Chicago during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on December 1, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 259
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 31View Tickets - Dec02202610:00 AMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Dec02202612:00 PMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- Dec0220261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 64View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 399View Tickets
- Dec03202610:00 AMThuCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Dec03202612:00 PMThuCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Dec0320267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 395View Tickets
- Dec04202610:00 AMFriCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Dec04202612:00 PMFriCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValuePete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriBALLETHigh DemandJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seatsLyric Opera House - IL60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 592View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 74View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriBALLETBest ValueSalt Creek Ballet: The NutcrackerGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Available: 410View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 457View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYJacob Marley's Christmas CarolLifeline Theatre60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 58View Tickets
- Dec0420268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYCannoli, Latkes, And GuiltNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 723View Tickets
- Dec04202610:00 PMFriRising Stars Burlesque RevueStars and Garters Theater60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Dec05202611:00 AMSatCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueWeekend EventPete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 248View Tickets
- Dec05202611:00 AMSatConcertWeekend EventLaurie BerknerCahn Auditorium • 1,000 seatsCahn Auditorium60201, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL60201, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
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Chicago Show Venues
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 28
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 13
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 14
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 26
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 26
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 19
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Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 19
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Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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About Chicago Shows in December
December Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during December 2026.
What shows are happening in Chicago during December 2026?
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How often is the show schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances and productions are announced.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces.
Which venues host the most shows?
Major theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues typically host the most performances.
Are family-friendly shows available?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, and seasonal attractions.
Can I find last-minute show tickets?
Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.
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