Christmas at the Carolina 2026
Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas at the Carolina! Join us at the historic Carolina Theatre at Belk Place in Uptown Charlotte for a festive lineup of live music and beloved holiday films.
Enjoy special performances by Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas, and Sainted Trap Choir Presents This Christmas, plus holiday favorites on the big screen, including Elf, The Holiday, It’s a Wonderful Life and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Make new memories, celebrate cherished traditions and experience the joy of the holidays at the Carolina Theatre.
Saturday, November 28
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite (feat. the Blackhawk Quintet with vocalist Dawn Anthony)
8 p.m. Musical Concert
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite Tickets Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Charlotte, NC | Ticketmaster
Saturday, December 5
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
8 p.m. Musical Concert
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas Tickets Sat, Dec 05, 2026 Charlotte, NC | Ticketmaster
Sunday, December 13
It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
7 p.m. 80th Anniversary Film Screening
Thursday, December 17
The Holiday (2006)
7 p.m. 20th Anniversary Film Screening
The Holiday (2006 Film) - 20th Anniversary Tickets Thu, Dec 17, 2026 Charlotte, NC | Ticketmaster
Saturday, December 19
Sainted Trap Choir Presents: This Christmas
8 p.m. Musical Performance
Sainted Trap Choir Presents This Christmas Tickets Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Charlotte, NC | Ticketmaster
Sunday, December 20
Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
6 p.m. Film Screening
Wednesday, December 23
Elf (2003)
7 p.m. Film Screening
Elf (2003 Film) Tickets Wed, Dec 23, 2026 Charlotte, NC | Ticketmaster