Christmas Shows and Concerts 2022

We have so many holiday shows, Christmas pageants, concerts and other holiday entertainment in Wichita it’s difficult to keep track of them all! Here’s where we’ll be posting new ones as we find them.

In this list you’ll find productions from community theaters, concerts from local musical groups, student performances, Christmas movies on the big screen, and more. Some will be family-friendly while others are just for grown-ups!

All of them will be fairly inexpensive, and if we find out about a discount on the typically more expensive events, we’ll let you know about those here too.

2022 Christmas Shows and Concerts in the Wichita Area

Celebrate the holidays with entertainment. As always, click on the links to get more information about shows you’re interested in. And if you know of an inexpensive holiday concert or show that we’ve missed, please let us know in the comments!

Friends University Christmas Candlelight Concert

• Date: December 2-4, 2022
  • Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
• Christmas Candlelight will not only feature the Singing Quakers and Concert Choir but also band, jazz, dance and art.
• Location: Sebits Auditorium
• Price: Adults: $16 | Seniors & Students: $12

This classic Wichita holiday event is bac in the Friends University Sebits auditorium stage. The Singing Quakers and Concert Choir. The Singing Quakers, coming up on its 100th year in existence, will be joined by the Concert Choir to create a masterful blend of joyous voices over 80 strong.

Get your Tickets HERE:  friends.edu/fineartstickets.

For more information on this event or other Fine Arts events, please contact the Fine Arts Box
Office at 316-295-5677 or [email protected]

Nutcracker with Ballet of Wichita 2022

• Their public performances at Century II Concert Hall are:
  • Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:00pm
  • Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 7:00pm
  • Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2:00pm
• Location: Century II
• Price: Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online.(Please note:  Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.  However, they must remain in your lap).

While there aren’t a lot of discounts or coupons for Nutcracker performances, we’re just happy to have Ballet of Wichita that provides excellent quality shows that are also affordable. Just remember! Before you buy tickets to any Christmas show, check Groupon in case they have any discounts.

Here’s another money-saving tip: Instead of buying an expensive Nutcracker ornament at a show, why not hit up Michael’s or Hobby Lobby beforehand for a nice-but-less-expensive one? Your kids are definitely going to want one after seeing the ballet! Purchase your tickets HERE 

Elf, The Musical

• Date: December 1 – 18, 2022
• Time: They have 2pm showing and 8pm 
• Location: The Forum Theatre: 330 N. Broadway St. Wichita, KS 67202
• Price: $22

The Forum Theater Says: “Even the biggest Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggins will leave the theatre with a warm festive glow!”  If you aren’t familiar with the movie ELF. Its about Buddy, a young orphan that  crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.  A modern-day holiday classic. 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.

Book By Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin   Music By Mathew Sklar  Lyrics By Chad Beguelin

Get your Tickets HERE

Christmas Fantasies by Wichita Symphony Orchestra

• Date: December, 4th, 2022
• Time: 3pm
• Location: Century II Concert Hall 

Hear a full orchestra perform Tchaikovsky’s lush, beloved score as he intended. Act 2 is the Land of Sweets, where the flowers waltz and the Sugar Plum Fairy dances. This is the music the world knows and loves. Make your holiday season complete with this concert for listeners of all ages.

Get your Tickets HERE

A Crown Holiday Spectacular 

A Rockettes-inspired Christmas spectacular, this big band and talented troupe of singers and dancers will dazzle with high-energy vocals and dance numbers. Singing, dancing, and comedic acts will entertain audiences of all ages this holiday season.

• Running Friday – Sun until December 18th
• Location: Crown Uptown Theatre: 3207 E. Douglas Ave
• Price: $25- $30

Get your Tickets HERE

Christmas Joyeaux Noel 

Featuring musical arrangements inspired by the likes of Trans Siberian Orchestra, Andy Williams, Mannheim Steamroller, and Pentatonix, this show will showcase some of the incredible talent Wichita has to offer. Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss out on an experience that you and your family won’t forget this holiday season!

• Dates: December 22 & 23
• Location: Crown Uptown Theatre: 3207 E. Douglas Ave
• Price: $25- $30

Get your Tickets HERE

The Gingerbread Man by Wichita Children’s Theater & Dance Center 

• Date: December 8-10, 2022
• Times: Show at 10am & Noon 
• Location: Crown Uptown Theatre: 3207 E. Douglas Ave
• Price: Tickets start at $9

Get your Tickets HERE 

Wichita Children’s Theatre has 2 great shows:

2022 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Wichita Children’s Theatre  

• Dates:
  • Wednesday 14th – 10:00 & 1:00
  • Thursday Dec 15th 10:00, 1:00  & 6:30
  • Friday Dec 16th   10:00 , 1:00 &  6:30 
• Location: Will be performed at the Mary Jane Teall Theatre at 225 W Douglas
• Price: Tickets $9, School Price $6

Music Theatre of Wichita: Live Holiday Special 

• Dates: 
  • December 9th at 8pm
  • December 10th at 2pm
  • December 10th at 8pm
  • December 11th at 2pm 
• Location: Century II Concert Hall 
• Price: The ticket price range from $25 up to $72 plus tax 

Get your Tickets HERE 

Metropolitan Ballet Wichita Nutcracker

• Dates: December 26 & 27, 2022
• Location: Century II
• Price: $15 per person up to $45 per person

Metropolitan Ballet Wichita will have two in-person performances of The Nutcracker at Century II this year.

Purchase your tickets HERE 

Short & Suite Nutcracker by: Midwest Dance Mechanix

• Date: December 2-4, 2022
• Location: Wichita Center for Performing Arts
  • 9112 E. Central Avenue Wichita, Kansas
• Price: Tickets are $25 for adults age 17 and up, or $15 for children age 16 or younger

This family friendly Nutcracker experience from Midwest Dance Mechanix is an abbreviated and interactive experience. Dancers range in age from 6 to 18. Before the show, kids can sit on Santa’s lap and afterwards they can interact with costumed dancers.