The artistic community of Richmond always goes big for the holidays, and you have no shortage of fun, family-friendly holiday performances to experience this year. From classics like The Nutcracker to innovative, modern performances like Cirque Musica, there's sure to be a holiday performance near Richmond homes for sale that you'll love. Our real estate agents have more on holiday theater and concerts around Richmond for the 2025 holiday season.

Richmond's Holiday Theater and Performance Guide

Richmond Ballet: The Nutcracker – Richmond, VA

Address: 600 E. Grace St., Ste. 400, Richmond, VA 23219

In the mood for a classic holiday tale on stage? Visit the Carpenter Theater this holiday season for Richmond Ballet: The Nutcracker, a heartwarming, family-friendly story loved by all ages. Watch as the world of The Nutcracker comes alive on stage, through creative dance, vivid, detailed sets, and a cast that mixes Richmond Ballet youth students with experienced dance professionals. You can see the show on December 6-7, 12-14, and 18-21, 2025, with matinee performances available on select weekend dates.

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland – Richmond, VA

Address: 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220

Next up, a dazzling holiday concert and show that your family definitely won't want to miss. Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland visits the Altria Theater on December 15, 2025, for a performance starting at 7:30 PM. This all-ages show features spectacular renditions of the holiday hits, backed by a full symphony orchestra, with a mix of classic hits and modern holiday favorites. Accompanying the music, you'll get to experience Cirque's signature brand of high-flying acrobats, dancers, aerialists, and more.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings – Richmond, VA

Address: 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221

How about the perfect concert for a holiday date night? The Byrd Theater will be hosting Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings on December 18, 2025, with two performances available. There are shows at 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM, with doors opening one hour before each show. Enjoy the multi-sensory experience of a candlelight concert backed by an outstanding string band, featuring 20 holiday songs, both new and old. While the performance is open to kids too, note that anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – Richmond, VA

Address: 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220

We return to the Altria Theater for a very special Mannheim Steamroller Christmas performance, celebrating 35 years since the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album was released. Grammy-winning founder and composer Chip Davis leads the show, which features the signature Mannheim sound accompanied by dancers, snow machines, multimedia effects, and much more. This year's show focuses on classic holiday hits, with 15 musicians playing 20 different instruments to create a truly unique sound. Enjoy the concert at 7:30 on November 26, 2025.

Chevy Chase Presents Christmas Vacation – Richmond, VA

Address: 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220

Do you love the holiday humor of Christmas Vacation, and look forward to watching it at this time of year? Chevy Chase Presents Christmas Vacation is a unique opportunity to experience this classic in an all-new way, with a showing of the film on the big screen followed by a Q&A with star Chevy Chase featuring hilarious stories from the making of the movie and throughout his career. See the show on December 10, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM.

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