# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Athens, GA - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Athens, Georgia with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About As Christmas draws near in the Athens in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Athens waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Athens to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration! ## Christmas Events in Athens - **Event Name**: Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Creole Christmas at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/preservation-hall-jazz-band-creole-christmas-at-hugh-hodgson-concert-hall/2400030538804957 - **Venue**: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jYTY5ZmFiMC1jMTdhLTExZjEtOTMyNy1mNTE3ZDc3ZDdiOTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTI4Njg1Ng.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts - **Event Name**: The Nutcracker - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/the-nutcracker/2300028865800322 - **Venue**: Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83YTY4NDBiMC1hY2E1LTExZjEtYTYwOC0yOTMzOTQ1MGE4M2UtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODk5NjIyMQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Athens, GA - The 30th Anniversary "Christmas with John Berry" - **Description**: Grammy / Emmy winner John Berry is returning to The Classic Center in Athens, GA (where it all began) with the highly anticipated 30th Anniversary "Christmas with John Berry," and we invite you to be there to experience it with us! It will be a very spec - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/athens-ga-the-30th-anniversary-christmas-with-john-berry/200030528852454 - **Venue**: The Classic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYTM3OWM3OTE2NWUzOGVkMmRiMjkzMzk0YzY5YjJhMjg5ZmQ4NmJlZGUwMzFlMWZjMjUzMjlmN2RiMDI2MDc2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODA0MjAwOA.avif - **Event Name**: Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/mark-oconnors-an-appalachian-christmas-at-hugh-hodgson-concert-hall/2400030537366623 - **Venue**: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84YTA3OGRkMC1iYjk4LTExZjEtOTkxMy0yMTU3NDQzN2UyMTMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MDYzOTkyOQ.avif - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: David Nail, Will Hoge in Athens - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate David Nail Experience LIVE at The Rialto Club @ Hotel Indigo—This Wednesday, December 9, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, David Nail is - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/david-nail-will-hoge-in-athens/3300030397548834 - **Venue**: The Rialto Club @ Hotel Indigo - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jODBlNzlhMC03ZTNlLTExZjEtYTBmMC1iM2ZjMDU5MzBlMTYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTcxMzEyLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODM4OTQzNTM.avif - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Art - **Event Name**: A Celtic Christmas - **Date**: Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/a-celtic-christmas/2300030446597141 - **Venue**: Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDc4ZmI4MzAtYmYwZi0xMWYxLThhMTgtYjNlNTJkNGJmMmQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkxMDIwNjg2.avif - **Categories**: christmas - **Event Name**: Athens Showgirl Cabaret @Hendershot's Drag For All Christmas Show Part 3 - **Description**: Come out and Join us as we Bring you our Drag For All Show. This show is open to all Ages doors open at 7pm show time 8-11pm. Under 18 with a Parent or Guardian $5.00 to get in..... In The Show ... - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sat Dec 26 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Dec 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/athens-showgirl-cabaret-hendershots-drag-for-all-christmas-show-part-3/200030761203412 - **Venue**: Hendershot's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jMDA0MmM2MTgyN2IwYmRjMTAwMDVkYTk3NDdiN2Q1ZTQ4MGU5YzhiZWQyNDk1YWExZjcyMTQyZjEzOTk3MzQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDg5NDE3Mg.avif - **Event Name**: Athens Showgirl Cabaret @Hendershots Fabulous Friday's Christmas show part 1 - **Description**: Come out and Join us as we Bring you our Fabulous Friday's Show. This show is open to 18 and up doors open at 8pm show time 9pm-12am $5.00 Cover. IN THE SHOW!!!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/athens-showgirl-cabaret-hendershots-fabulous-fridays-christmas-show-part-1/200030667126142 - **Venue**: Hendershot's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNzg2ZjA0Nzk5NjY5YmVlZTNmMTlhZDcxNGRlNTI1YjBiNTBmYzU3MmExOGM4MmMxOTU3MGQ3MzNkOTJlMDE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODcyNTUwMg.avif - **Event Name**: Christmas with Cantus at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/christmas-with-cantus-at-hugh-hodgson-concert-hall/2400030534245313 - **Venue**: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yOTJjNWE0MC1jMGE3LTExZjEtYWE3ZS04OTNmZjAwYWMzZjItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZThkOGM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTE5NTk2MA.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Nutcracker - Athens - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Classic Center Theatre 🏠 Address: 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601 🌆 City: Athens 📍 Location: 33.96, -83.3727✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Nutcracker - Athens, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/the-nutcracker-athens/3200027073315123 - **Venue**: The Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYjY1NGZmMC1hYWY5LTExZjEtOGVkMS0wZGE1MGQyMzhkZmYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzIwLWRjMDgwODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODgxMjY0MA.avif - **Price**: USD 14 to 415 - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Athens Showgirl Cabaret @Dead Beat Club LUV SHAK Christmas Show part 2 - **Description**: Come out and join us as we bring you our Luv Shack Show. This show is open to all ages. Doors open at 7pm, show time 9-12am. Under 18 with a Parent or Guardian $5.00 to get in..... In The Show ... - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/athens-showgirl-cabaret-dead-beat-club-luv-shak-christmas-show-part-2/200030695842052 - **Venue**: Dead Beat Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kZDA4YzE4MTFiYzkyNmVjNDdjZjNiOWM2MjJiM2E3M2VhZTg3NDk0M2Y0YjVjNWM2MWYyOTE4MjQ3OTRlOTVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTM3MTg5Mg.avif - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Athens. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at Athens Cotton Press und - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:45 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 10:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/candlelight-christmas-special-featuring-the-nutcracker-and-more/2700030355111250 - **Venue**: Athens Cotton Press - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82MDg2ZThhMC1jMTRlLTExZjEtYWE3ZS04OTNmZjAwYWMzZjItcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM3ODY4NDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkxMjY3Nzc5.avif - **Price**: USD 45 to 108 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art - **Event Name**: A Celtic Christmas - Athens - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Classic Center Theatre 🏠 Address: 300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601 🌆 City: Athens 📍 Location: 33.96, -83.3727✨ Discover the extraordinary at A Celtic Christmas - Athens, where magic meets reality in ways you've never im - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Wed Dec 16 2026 at 03:30 am – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/a-celtic-christmas-athens/3200030402915556 - **Venue**: The Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=A+Celtic+Christmas+-+Athens&date=Wed+Dec+16+2026+at+03%3A30+am&bg=2 - **Categories**: christmas, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Santa Mini Session - **Description**: �� SANTA IS COMING TO ATHENS! �� Make this Christmas one they’ll remember forever. � � Sunday, November 15th � Athens, GA — specific location TBA � 1:00 PM–5:00 PM � Your Santa Session Includes: � A 10-minute private session with Santa � Beautiful, pro - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/santa-mini-session/200030556503347 - **Venue**: Athens, Georgia - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84NDI4ZTAyYTY4NmI3ZjEzZjZjM2ZlMzg4MzUzYzFkMzZmYjZjNjk2MDEwNTY2MTRhMmUwMDM4MGJmOTQxZTVkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzNDMxMjg.avif ## Trending Events in Athens - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Athens, GA - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Athens - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Football at Sanford Stadium - **Venue**: Sanford Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ba6274f0-c074-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w1200-h514-dc587828-gmir.jpg?v=1791174300 - **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsUniversity of Georgia Bulldogs Football has 8 upcoming events.Auburn University Tigers Football has 9 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/graphics/TMResale/1 - **Venue**: Sanford Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/54c7ae79d6d3f671d5e95f2146e62c6a76acfe82360133a513e8ce7c7e6743c9-rimg-w1024-h576-dcfefdfe-gmir.jpg?v=1776949882 - **Event Name**: Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Football Tickets - **Description**: Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs - **Venue**: Sanford Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e7ace510-8705-11f1-8897-d1c887d26697-rimg-w1200-h514-dc5e7c2d-gmir.jpg?v=1784859485 - **Event Name**: Daniel Tosh - **Venue**: Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5f621850-9507-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786399453 - **Event Name**: Daniel Tosh at Classic Center Theatre - **Venue**: Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b7e076a0-c0c4-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1791208663 - **Event Name**: Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Football - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/3xb3f3s2 Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs brings one of the SEC’s most compelling matchups to Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM. With Georgia’s physical, disciplined style and Auburn’s abili - **Venue**: Sanford Stadium Athens GA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9fd68a9fd9e636aef1b038b197fc7326fd5558488b163d26eb734355d25372c5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc181818-gmir?v=1788359441 - **Event Name**: Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas - **Venue**: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/148fbf50-c08e-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791185188 - **Event Name**: Anthony Jeselnik - **Venue**: Classic Center Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dae3f870-bbc9-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h720-dc989898-gmir.jpg?v=1790661114 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Athens](https://allevents.in/athens/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Athens](https://allevents.in/athens/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in October in Athens](https://allevents.in/athens/christmas--october) - [Christmas Events in November in Athens](https://allevents.in/athens/christmas--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Creole Christmas at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall), The Nutcracker (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 02:00 pm at Classic Center Theatre), Athens, GA - The 30th Anniversary "Christmas with John Berry" (Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Classic Center), Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall (Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall), David Nail, Will Hoge in Athens (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Rialto Club @ Hotel Indigo). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Athens on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Athens include Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall, Classic Center Theatre, The Classic Center. - **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Athens range from USD 14 to USD 415. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Athens include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, John Berry. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Athens? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Athens. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Winterville](https://allevents.in/winterville-ga/christmas) - [Christmas events in Watkinsville](https://allevents.in/watkinsville/christmas) - [Christmas events in Bogart](https://allevents.in/bogart/christmas) - [Christmas events in Statham](https://allevents.in/statham/christmas) - [Christmas events in Jefferson](https://allevents.in/jefferson-ga/christmas)