November 23, 2025Holiday Entertainment in Lancaster City
Did you know? Lancaster City has a thriving theater and entertainment scene, offering everything from bold productions to unique shows you won’t want to miss — and everything in between!
Whether you’re looking for a festive family outing, a romantic candlelit date night, or a good laugh with friends, you’ll find the perfect performance in Lancaster. Check out some of the upcoming shows this holiday season!
Prima Theatre’s “Illumination”
941 Wheatland Ave | Nov 21-Dec 23 | Prima Theatre
Candlelight shimmers. Harmony stirs the air. The rush fades, and beauty breathes again. Holiday classics and timeless songs come alive in-the-round, performed by elegantly costumed vocalists, a grand piano, and live musicians. Every seat is wrapped in sound and wonder.
Come, feel joy awaken.
Fulton Theatre’s “ELF: The Musical”
12 N. Prince Street | Nov 21-Dec 28 | The Fulton
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Lancaster Improv Players’ “Improvised Christmas Carol”
16 S. Prince Street | Nov 29 8:30PM | Lancaster Improv Players
The Lancaster Improv Players Touring Company has performed an improvised version of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens across the region; join them for the first show of their holiday season!
Will Scrooge see the error of their ways after seeing some ghosts and time travel? Until they improvise it, we won’t know! Every show has its own special twist. Come see this holiday ghost story like never before!
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra’s “Handel’s Messiah”
140 E. Orange Street | Dec 4-6 | Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
The tradition continues! Join the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for their fourth annual performance of this cherished masterpiece.
Bright Star Theatre’s “A Dickens Tale”
37 N. Market Street | Dec 12 7:00PM | Trust Perfoming Arts Center
A national touring theatre company in North Carolina, Bright Star seeks to challenge, engage and delight audiences around the world, performing at schools and communities both large and small, from 2,000-seat venues overlooking Manhattan to school cafeterias.
Old Ebeneezer Scrooge has only one passion in life – money! Even at Christmas time, he’s more interested in making sure his business affairs are in order than in making sure his friends and family are cared for, but he’s about to learn an important lesson! Join old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, old Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future while discovering the true meaning of the season.
The Ware Center’s Holiday Shows
42 N. Prince Street | Dec 3 -17 | The Ware Center
Discover 5 different holiday shows! There is truly something for everyone!
