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Holiday events in the Loop

44 upcoming. Holidays in downtown Chicago: Christkindlmarket, tree lightings, markets and concerts in the Loop.

SaturdayDecember 19
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Live in Concert
7 to 10:30pm
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The AuditoriumKevin McCallister's New York adventure screens at The Auditorium while the Chicago Philharmonic performs John Williams' score live to the film.Winter holidaysChristmasIndoor
TuesdayDecember 22
The Sound of Music
7pm, through Dec 24$40

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Tue Dec 227pm
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Wed Dec 231pm and 7pm
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Thu Dec 241pm
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Sat Dec 262pm and 7:30pm
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Sun Dec 271pm and 6:30pm
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Cadillac Palace TheatreThe national tour of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about Maria and the von Trapp family plays the Cadillac Palace Theatre over Christmas week.Winter holidaysIndoorRain or shine
ThursdayDecember 31
New Year's Eve Fireworks at Navy Pier
11:59pmFree
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Navy PierA free, music-synchronized fireworks display over the lakefront marks midnight at Navy Pier and welcomes 2027. Navy Pier advises arriving early for a viewing spot.Winter holidaysNew yearsOutdoor
Chicago New Year's Eve Celebration
All day
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Chicago RiverwalkThe city's official New Year's Eve celebration rings in 2027 downtown. The 2025 edition brought live performances and midnight fireworks launched from bridges along the Chicago River; 2026 programming details are still to be announced. Date confirmed by DCASE.Winter holidays

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