# Holiday events in Austin

> Tree lightings, light shows and trails, Nutcracker and ballet, holiday markets, parades, Santa events, and New Year's Eve fun across the Austin metro.

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### [A Charlie Brown Christmas at ZACH Theatre](https://wknd.app/r/9xxrv7/a-charlie-brown-christmas-at-zach-theatre)

- When: 2026-11-06 19:00-19:40 (America/Chicago), and 20 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: The Kleberg at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2641, -97.75773)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, theater, indoor
- About: Peanuts gang on stage in the Kleberg: Charlie Brown hunts for the meaning of Christmas to Vince Guaraldi jazz. Short 40 minute family show, ages 5 and up.
- Source: https://www.zachtheater.org/tickets/pdps/a-charlie-brown-christmas/

### [The Light Park: Round Rock](https://wknd.app/r/723qzj/the-light-park-round-rock)

- When: 2026-11-06 17:30-23:00 (America/Chicago), and 56 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Dell Diamond Parking Lot, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.52722, -97.63016)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $29.99
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Drive through millions of lights synced to holiday music on your car radio, with DJ Polar Ice hosting. One ticket covers one vehicle.
- Source: https://www.thelightpark.com/promo/round-rock

### [Santa's Ranch Drive-Thru Christmas Lights](https://wknd.app/r/9a76e2/santas-ranch-drive-thru-christmas-lights)

- When: 2026-11-06 18:00-23:00 (America/Chicago), and 56 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Santa's Ranch, 9561 I-35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (29.80133, -98.01562)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $37.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Drive a mile of winding country road past more than 3 million lights and animated displays. Price is per vehicle. Open every night, rain or shine.
- Source: https://santasranch.com/about/

### [A Sherlock Carol](https://wknd.app/r/djhkfd/a-sherlock-carol)

- When: 2026-11-13 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 19 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Austin Playhouse, 405 W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78705 (30.28484, -97.74244)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, theater, indoor
- About: Regional premiere mashup: a grown Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge. A witty holiday mystery for Dickens and Doyle fans.
- Source: https://www.austinplayhouse.com/sherlockcarol

### [Blue Genie Art Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/y75vcx/blue-genie-art-bazaar)

- When: 2026-11-13 10:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 41 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752 (30.3229387, -97.7150955)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, crafts
- About: The free Blue Genie Art Bazaar runs daily Nov 13-Dec 24 with handmade gifts from 200+ Texas artists and makers in one big North Austin hall (open Thanksgiving, closes early on Dec 24).
- Source: https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/shopping/

### [ZACH Theatre: A Christmas Carol](https://wknd.app/r/bvcyya/zach-theatre-a-christmas-carol)

- When: 2026-11-18 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 32 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: The Topfer at ZACH Theatre, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.264381, -97.7570231)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor
- About: ZACH's bold musical take on Dickens' A Christmas Carol plays the Topfer Theatre Nov 18-Dec 27 with evening shows and weekend matinees (check the calendar for exact showtimes; ages 6 and up).
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/regional/A-Christmas-Carol-4372850

### [A Christmas Affair Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/3hafzm/a-christmas-affair-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-19 12:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.26042, -97.75246)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, market, indoor
- About: The Junior League of Austin turns Palmer Events Center into a giant holiday market with 200 plus merchants, themed parties, and Santa photos, raising funds for local programs.
- Source: https://www.jlaustin.org/a-christmas-affair/2026-a-christmas-affair-tickets-events/

### [Luminations at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center](https://wknd.app/r/ne4mwd/luminations-at-lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center)

- When: 2026-11-20 17:45-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 26 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 (30.18547, -97.87326)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Walk illuminated garden paths with new light installations and projections, and see the Fortlandia forts lit at night. Advance tickets required.
- Source: https://www.wildflower.org/luminations

### [A Wonderful Life at Georgetown Palace Theatre](https://wknd.app/r/zvr4qn/a-wonderful-life-at-georgetown-palace-theatre)

- When: 2026-11-20 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Springer Stage at Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.636163, -97.6783426)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $18.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor
- About: Georgetown Palace Theatre stages the Harnick and Raposo musical A Wonderful Life Nov 20-Dec 30 with Friday/Saturday evening shows and Sunday matinees (check the calendar for exact showtimes; tickets $18-38).
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/regional/A-Wonderful-Life-4399924

### [The Holiday Market at ZACH](https://wknd.app/r/2x7gx7/the-holiday-market-at-zach)

- When: 2026-11-21 15:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: The People's Plaza at ZACH, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.264381, -97.7570231)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, crafts, food-available, alcohol-served
- About: The free Holiday Market at ZACH pops up on the People's Plaza on Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 12, and Dec 19 with 20+ curated artists and makers plus specialty holiday drinks from the bar.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/article/THE-HOLIDAY-MARKET-AT-ZACH-to-Return-for-2026-20260922

### [Mozart's Festival of Lights](https://wknd.app/r/q75gcj/mozarts-festival-of-lights)

- When: 2026-11-21 19:00 (America/Chicago), and 41 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 (30.2952334, -97.7843815)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $7.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening, food-available
- About: Mozart's 16th annual Festival of Lights syncs over a million lights to holiday music above Lake Austin each evening, with early-bird general admission at $7, reserved tables, and coffee, treats, and live entertainment nightly.
- Source: https://mozartscoffee.com/pages/festival-of-lights

### [Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol](https://wknd.app/r/9kcxhw/dolly-partons-smoky-mountain-christmas-carol)

- When: 2026-11-27 17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28609, -97.73047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, theater, indoor
- About: Dickens reimagined in a 1930s Tennessee mining town, with new songs by Dolly Parton. Scrooge meets three ghosts on Christmas Eve in this touring musical.
- Source: https://texasperformingarts.org/event/dolly-partons-smoky-mountain-christmas-carol-2026-bass-concert-hall-austin-texas/

### [Georgetown Lighting of the Square](https://wknd.app/r/9fdxfy/georgetown-lighting-of-the-square)

- When: 2026-11-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Georgetown Square, 103 W Seventh St, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.6377, -97.67742)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Georgetown lights its historic courthouse square for the season, with entertainment by the Uptown Carolers. Lights stay on nightly through January 1.
- Source: https://visit.georgetown.org/the-annual-lighting-of-the-square/

### [EmilyAnn Trail of Lights](https://wknd.app/r/nv6474/emilyann-trail-of-lights)

- When: 2026-11-28 18:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 28 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676 (30.00727, -98.11888)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Stroll about 8 acres of lighted exhibits built by local groups. Most nights add live entertainment, a yule log, hot chocolate and Santa. Free entry.
- Source: https://emilyann.org/trailoflights.html

### [Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://wknd.app/r/waureb/zilker-holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony)

- When: 2026-11-29 17:15 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 (30.26777, -97.76791)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, live-music
- About: Austin lights its 155 foot holiday tree on the Zilker moontower. Pre-event music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble starts at 5:15 pm.
- Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/programs/zilker-holiday-tree

### [Marble Falls Walkway of Lights](https://wknd.app/r/7q9jkb/marble-falls-walkway-of-lights)

- When: 2026-11-29 18:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 33 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls, TX 78654 (30.56694, -98.2798)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $2.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Stroll past Christmas light sculptures along Lake Marble Falls in this 36th year tradition. Santa hears wishes every day until Christmas.
- Source: https://visitmarblefalls.org/event/walkway-of-lights/2413/

### [Austin Symphony: Handel's Messiah](https://wknd.app/r/qbjesk/austin-symphony-handels-messiah)

- When: 2026-12-01 20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hyde Park Church, 3901 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751 (30.302164, -97.731805)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, classical-music
- About: The Austin Symphony and Chorus Austin open the holiday season with Handel's Messiah on Dec 1 at Hyde Park Church.
- Source: https://my.austinsymphony.org/1240

### [Sights and Sounds of Christmas](https://wknd.app/r/r9dnxx/sights-and-sounds-of-christmas)

- When: 2026-12-03 17:30-23:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 (29.8848645, -97.9363774)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening, food-available, live-music
- About: San Marcos' Sights and Sounds of Christmas festival runs two weekends (Dec 3-5 and 10-12) with light displays along the river, carnival rides, an ice rink, Santa visits, and live music nightly.
- Source: https://sights-n-sounds.org/about-us/

### [45th Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll](https://wknd.app/r/kdhxr5/45th-annual-georgetown-christmas-stroll)

- When: 2026-12-04 16:00-21:30 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Historic Downtown Georgetown, 116 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.6363542, -97.6776806)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, parade, crafts, food-available, live-music
- About: The free 45th annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll takes over historic downtown Dec 4-6 with 200+ artisan vendors, the Christmas parade, Santa's Village, live music, dancing with the Grinch, and family activities.
- Source: https://dgagtx.org/Christmas-Stroll-Guests

### [Lakeway Lights On!](https://wknd.app/r/3vs5nc/lakeway-lights-on)

- When: 2026-12-04 18:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway, TX 78734 (30.36439, -97.98121)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Lakeway switches on its Trail of Lights at City Hall. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, hear live music, and enjoy s'mores and local food vendors. Free.
- Source: https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/1427/Lights-On

### [Round Rock Light Up the Lake](https://wknd.app/r/y8ygt8/round-rock-light-up-the-lake)

- When: 2026-12-04 18:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.52715, -97.63452)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, live-music
- About: Two nights of giant balloons over Bright Lake, a light show, live music on the Lakeview Stage, holiday displays, crafts and a yule log. Free entry.
- Source: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/lightupthelake/

### [46th Annual Budafest](https://wknd.app/r/yb4mng/46th-annual-budafest)

- When: 2026-12-04 18:30 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Buda, 303 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610 (30.08838, -97.81431)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, market, fireworks, outdoor
- About: Downtown Buda hosts three days of holiday cheer with a tree lighting, a lighted night parade and fireworks, a craft market, carnival rides, and free Santa photos.
- Source: https://www.budafest.org/

### [Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker](https://wknd.app/r/fydvjw/ballet-austin-the-nutcracker)

- When: 2026-12-04 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Dell Hall at Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2602594, -97.7512449)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, classical-music
- About: Ballet Austin's Stephen Mills-choreographed Nutcracker, the longest-running production in Texas, plays 16 performances at Dell Hall Dec 4-23 with matinees and evening shows, a cast of hundreds, and live music from the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
- Source: https://balletaustin.org/performances/the-nutcracker/

### [Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)](https://wknd.app/r/trm6bp/every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-some)

- When: 2026-12-04 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Penfold Theatre, 2120 N Mays St #290, Round Rock, TX 78664 (30.52871, -97.68962)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $29.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, theater, indoor
- About: Three actors ditch a straight Christmas Carol and race through every holiday tale they can recall, from the Grinch to Rudolph, in 90 fast, funny minutes. Rated PG-13.
- Source: https://www.penfoldtheatre.org/event/every-christmas-story-ever-told-and-then-some/2026-12-27/

### [Leander Old Town Christmas Festival](https://wknd.app/r/mxpshw/leander-old-town-christmas-festival)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Town Leander, 100 N Brushy St, Leander, TX 78641 (30.57859, -97.85377)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, market, outdoor
- About: Old Town fills with a Christmas marketplace, a hometown parade, Santa photos, live performances and food vendors, plus the morning Rudolph Run 5K.
- Source: https://www.leandertx.gov/494/Old-Town-Christmas-Festival

### [German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) at the German Free School](https://wknd.app/r/nxja6c/german-christmas-market-weihnachtsmarkt-at-the-german-free)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: German Free School, 507 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2701, -97.73632)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $8.00
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, market, food, cultural-heritage, outdoor
- About: Shop imported German gifts and ornaments, eat German food and pastries, and sip gluhwein in the gardens of the historic German Free School in downtown Austin.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/german-christmas-market-weihnachtsmarkt-31st-annual-at-gths-tickets-1997644036087

### [Christmas on Mercer Street](https://wknd.app/r/wkwwzu/christmas-on-mercer-street)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Historic Mercer Street, Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (30.19275, -98.09061)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, market, outdoor
- About: Historic Mercer Street closes to traffic for a hometown festival of holiday shopping, live entertainment, kids activities, and photos with Santa in Dripping Springs.
- Source: https://fodscl.org/events

### [Kids' Market at ZACH](https://wknd.app/r/336k49/kids-market-at-zach)

- When: 2026-12-05 12:00-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The People's Plaza at ZACH, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.264381, -97.7570231)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, crafts, little-kids
- About: On Dec 5 the free ZACH market becomes the Kids' Market, where every booth is run by a young entrepreneur ages 5 to 17 selling their own creations.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/article/THE-HOLIDAY-MARKET-AT-ZACH-to-Return-for-2026-20260922

### [32nd Annual Holiday Sing-Along and Stroll](https://wknd.app/r/4x6t8c/32nd-annual-holiday-sing-along-and-stroll)

- When: 2026-12-05 17:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Congress Avenue and the Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.276513, -97.739758)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening, live-music, food-available
- About: Downtown Austin's free 32nd annual Holiday Sing-Along and Stroll brings live music, local food, artisan vendors, and Santa to Congress Avenue on Dec 5, capped by the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree.
- Source: https://downtownaustin.com/holidaystroll/

### [A Magical Cirque Christmas](https://wknd.app/r/cxhqpd/a-magical-cirque-christmas)

- When: 2026-12-07 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2651671, -97.7467492)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor
- About: A Magical Cirque Christmas lands at ACL Live on Dec 7 with world-class acrobats, comedy, and magic set to modern holiday hits.
- Source: https://austin-tx.events/shows/a-magical-cirque-christmas/

### [Buda Holiday Lights](https://wknd.app/r/j2wu3x/buda-holiday-lights)

- When: 2026-12-09 18:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Historic Stagecoach Park, 880 Main St, Buda, TX 78610 (30.08694, -97.83565)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Stroll a twinkling walk-through light display at Historic Stagecoach Park with festive entertainment and Santa visits on select December nights in Buda.
- Source: https://discoverbudatx.com/197/Holidays-in-Buda

### [Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve](https://wknd.app/r/mszamv/trans-siberian-orchestra-the-ghosts-of-christmas-eve)

- When: 2026-12-09 19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Moody Center ATX, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (30.2809367, -97.7306522)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, live-music
- About: Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its 30th-anniversary staging of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve to Moody Center on Dec 9 with lasers, pyrotechnics, and a high-energy second set.
- Source: https://moodycenteratx.com/event/tso-2026/

### [Austin Trail of Lights, Powered by H-E-B](https://wknd.app/r/s28cqj/austin-trail-of-lights-powered-by-h-e-b)

- When: 2026-12-10 19:00 (America/Chicago), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Zilker Park, 2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (30.2686457, -97.7661275)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening, food-available
- About: Austin's beloved 62nd annual Trail of Lights fills Zilker Park with more than 2 million lights, 96 illuminated trees, and 70+ displays and lighted tunnels; free admission on Dec 10-11 and 13-17, $8 tickets on Dec 12 and 18-23, kids under 12 always free.
- Source: https://www.austintrailoflights.org

### [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/9wmgba/armadillo-christmas-bazaar)

- When: 2026-12-12 11:00-21:30 (America/Chicago), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.260241, -97.753823)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, live-music, crafts
- About: Austin's longest-running holiday art market returns to the Palmer Events Center Dec 12-21 with 100+ local and national artists, three live bands daily, and everything from stocking stuffers to fine art (kids 12 and under free).
- Source: https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/blog/post/armadillo-christmas-bazaar/

### [A Charlie Brown Christmas: Austin Chamber Music Center](https://wknd.app/r/7wdxag/a-charlie-brown-christmas-austin-chamber-music-center)

- When: 2026-12-13 16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28609, -97.73047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, jazz, indoor
- About: ACMC brings its Austin holiday tradition to Bass Hall: Guaraldi classics like Linus and Lucy and Christmas Time Is Here, plus a meet Snoopy moment before the show.
- Source: https://texasperformingarts.org/event/acmc-charlie-brown-christmas/

### [Austin Symphony: Elf in Concert](https://wknd.app/r/zqv6vk/austin-symphony-elf-in-concert)

- When: 2026-12-15 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Dell Hall at Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2602594, -97.7512449)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, classical-music
- About: The Austin Symphony plays the full Elf score live while the film screens at Dell Hall on Dec 15 and 16 as part of the Butler Pops Series.
- Source: https://my.austinsymphony.org/1235/1256

### [William Beckmann: Las Posadas Holiday Tour](https://wknd.app/r/67kp7h/william-beckmann-las-posadas-holiday-tour)

- When: 2026-12-18 20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701 (30.26535, -97.74709)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, indoor
- About: William Beckmann brings his Las Posadas holiday show to ACL Live, mixing Christmas classics, Spanish language favorites, and originals with a horn section band.
- Source: https://www.acllive.com/event/2026-12-18-william-beckmann-at-8-pm

### [Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me](https://wknd.app/r/y7pgdr/kat-edmonson-have-your-merry-christmas-with-me)

- When: 2026-12-19 20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The State Theatre, 719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.26953, -97.74179)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, jazz, indoor
- About: Jazz vocalist Kat Edmonson brings her new holiday album to the State Theatre: swinging carols, bossa nova Jingle Bells and two new originals. Doors 7pm, show 8pm.
- Source: https://tickets.austintheatre.org/14189/14190?promoApplied=true

### [Handel's Messiah: Central Texas Philharmonic](https://wknd.app/r/cxu64n/handels-messiah-central-texas-philharmonic)

- When: 2026-12-20 16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.66158, -97.66663)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, classical-music, indoor
- About: Central Texas Philharmonic and Panoramic Voices perform Handels Messiah with vocal soloists in Georgetown. A classic oratorio afternoon for the Christmas season.
- Source: https://www.centraltexasphilharmonic.org/2627-season/

### [Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film](https://wknd.app/r/4z2tze/disneys-the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert-live-to-film)

- When: 2026-12-22 19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28609, -97.73047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, classical-music, film, indoor
- About: The Muppet Christmas Carol film screens while Central Texas Philharmonic plays the score live. Kermit as Bob Cratchit and Michael Caine as Scrooge at Bass Hall.
- Source: https://texasperformingarts.org/event/muppet-christmas-carol-2026-bass-concert-hall-austin-texas/

### [Noon Year's Eve at Pinballz Lake Creek](https://wknd.app/r/85es32/noon-years-eve-at-pinballz-lake-creek)

- When: 2026-12-31 10:00-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pinballz Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750 (30.4603007, -97.7904846)
- Ages: 0 to 10
- Price: $15.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, indoor
- About: Pinballz Lake Creek hosts Noon Year's Eve on Dec 31 from 10am to noon with arcade games, crafts, and a balloon-drop countdown at noon (standard tickets $15 in advance for participating kids).
- Source: https://kidventure.com/family-friendly-new-years-eve-parties-in-austin/