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We wish you a merry August?! It may be August, but venues across Central Florida are already releasing holiday schedules and event information, and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is no different. The 2024 Holiday Line-Up includes some old favorites, like the Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker, and some new options, like a magical December evening with CeCe Taneal at Judson’s Live. Let’s take a deeper dive into the schedule.
Get ready to jingle all the way through a season of spectacular holiday fun at the Dr. Phillips Center, with a little help from First Horizon Bank and Chick-fil-A Greater Orlando. This year’s “Celebrate the Holidays” promises a sleigh full of surprises, unforgettable performances, and dazzling decor to warm your heart and fill your stockings with joy!
Mark Your Calendars!
Tickets go on sale today at 3 p.m., and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this festive extravaganza!
The holiday cheer kicks off in grand style with Elf™ in Concert on November 29, 2024. Buddy the Elf is back and bigger than ever! Watch the beloved holiday film on the big screen while a live orchestra brings John Debney’s whimsical score to life. It’s an experience that will make even the grinchiest heart grow three sizes!
But that’s just the beginning! For the first time ever, Central Florida will welcome the enchanting Cirque Mechanics’ Winter Wonder Shoppe, running from December 12-29, 2024. Under a brightly colored circus tent on the Seneff Arts Plaza, prepare to be wowed by aerial artists, acrobats, and all the holiday magic they can muster. Supported by Chick-Fil-A Greater Orlando, this is one performance that will have you believing in the wonder of the season.
And of course, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a little sparkle! The Dr. Phillips Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with musically adorned trees, festive decor, and holiday treats and beverages to keep you merry and bright throughout the season.
Here’s a sneak peek at the holiday treats waiting for you:
- Elf™ in Concert: November 29, 2024 – Walt Disney Theater
- Cirque Mechanics – Winter Wonder Shoppe: December 12-29, 2024 – Seneff Arts Plaza
- Holiday Brunch with Michael Andrew: December 15, 2024 – Judson’s Live
- Orlando Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: December 6-22, 2024 – Steinmetz Hall
- Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience: December 20-21, 2024 – Judson’s Live
And that’s not all! They’ve got even more holiday delights coming your way:
- Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show: November 13, 2024 – Steinmetz Hall
- Central Florida Ballet Presents A Christmas Nutcracker Tale: November 22-23, 2024 – Steinmetz Hall
- Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Home for the Holidays: November 30, 2024 – Steinmetz Hall
- Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker: November 30, 2024 – Walt Disney Theater
- Derek Hough – Dance for The Holidays: December 3, 2024 – Walt Disney Theater
- Four Lost Santas, Amahl and the Night Visitors: December 6-8, 2024 – Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater
- Phantasmagoria – A Haunted Victorian Christmas: December 20-21, 2024 – Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater
Don’t miss out on any of the holiday magic! Visit the Dr. Phillips Center website to keep up with all the latest show announcements and grab your tickets before they’re gone.