# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Chicago

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Chicago 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

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Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in [CITY] with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in [CITY].

## Christmas Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Muti, Welter and Dvorak 8 at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/muti-welter-and-dvorak-8-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400029825294226
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Elf In Concert
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-elf-in-concert/2300029799719430
  - **Venue**: Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Bluey's Big Play
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/blueys-big-play/2300029798666222
  - **Venue**: Cadillac Palace
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Chicago Philharmonic - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-philharmonic-home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-in-concert-at-auditorium-theatre-chicago/2400029792068459
  - **Venue**: Auditorium Theatre Chicago
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Merry, Merry Chicago! at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Dec 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-merry-merry-chicago-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400029965640316
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Merry  Merry Chicago
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed Dec 23 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-merry-merry-chicago/2300030141175258
  - **Venue**: Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at The Art Institute of Chicago unde
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030355817107
  - **Venue**: The Art Institute of Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 45 to 100
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, Art, performances
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chicago Symphony Center
🏠 Address: 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.879, -87.625🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah, where extraordinary momen
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 – Sat Dec 19 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-handels-messiah/3200030003384946
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Handels Messiah at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/handels-messiah-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400029820251646
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests
- **Event Name**: Brett Eldredge
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Chicago Theatre
🏠 Address: 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.8854, -87.6275🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Brett Eldredge, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stun
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/brett-eldredge/3200030458058615
  - **Venue**: The Chicago Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: A Chanticleer Christmas at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/a-chanticleer-christmas-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400030123864302
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago)
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) has 26 upcoming events.Broadway In Chicago has 279 upcoming events.AccessibilityWheelchair and companion seating availab
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 27 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-the-musical-chicago/210005879319935
  - **Venue**: James M. Nederlander Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol - Open Captioned - Chicago
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre
🏠 Address: 170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60601
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.8851, -87.6297✨ Experience the magic of A Christmas Carol - Open Captioned - Chicago, where moments become m
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/a-christmas-carol-open-captioned-chicago/3200030527068628
  - **Venue**: Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season
  - **Description**: Chicago's Best BYOB Holiday Lights Tour With A Boozy Twist! Includes Free express entry into the Christkindlmarket & The Zoo Lights.About this EventAre you ready for the most wonderful time of th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Dec 25 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicagos-byob-party-bus-holiday-lights-tour-tis-the-season/100001987655855169
  - **Venue**: Headquarters Beercade
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  - **Price**: USD 66 to 2,136
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026The Chicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is the biggest holiday bar crawl in Chicago. On December 19th, 2026, hundAbout this EventChicago SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 — Illinois’s Biggest Holida
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-santacon-bar-crawl-2026/100001988196903459
  - **Venue**: PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 31
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Chicago

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  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
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  - **Venue**: 400 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
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  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train
  - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown
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- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
  - **Venue**: Rate Field
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- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
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- **Event Name**: Usher and Chris Brown at Soldier Field
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
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- **Event Name**: Usher & Chris Brown
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
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- **Event Name**: J Cole at United Center
  - **Venue**: United Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Muti, Welter and Dvorak 8 at Chicago Symphony Center (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at Chicago Symphony Center), Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Elf In Concert (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center), Bluey's Big Play (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cadillac Palace), Chicago Philharmonic - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Auditorium Theatre Chicago), Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Merry, Merry Chicago! at Chicago Symphony Center (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Chicago Symphony Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Chicago 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 Chicago?
  - **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 Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Chicago include Chicago Symphony Center, Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Cadillac Palace.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Chicago range from USD 45 to USD 2,136. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Chicago include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, Feverup Events.
- **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 Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Chicago.

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