Nutcracker & Holiday Shows in Buffalo 2026
The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, holiday concerts and pops, and other seasonal stage shows. 22 upcoming in Buffalo and Western New York, by day. Updated . All seasonal listings are on Holiday events in Buffalo 2026.
Quick answers
- When is The Nutcracker in Buffalo?
- The Nutcracker: Dec 4–6 at Shea's Buffalo (Shea's Performing Arts Center).
- How many Nutcracker and holiday shows are in Buffalo this December?
- 21 events are listed from Tuesday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 23, including O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy, Handel’s Messiah at Our Lady of Victory Basilica and The Nutcracker. Each listing links to its host for times, tickets, and registration.
Saturday, November 21 · 1
- Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PMWinter Wonderland
Shea's Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, December 1 · 1
- Tue, Dec 1 · 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMO Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
Rockwell Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo State University
Friday, December 4 · 2
- Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PMHandel’s Messiah at Our Lady of Victory Basilica
Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PMThe Nutcracker
Shea's Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Saturday, December 5 · 1
- Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PMThe Nutcracker
Shea's Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 6 · 3
- Sun, Dec 6 · 2:30 PMHandel’s Messiah at St. Joseph University Parish
St. Joseph University Parish, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PMSwinging in the Holidays
Mary Seaton Room, Buffalo · Hosted by Kleinhans Music Hall
- Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PMThe Nutcracker
Shea's Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, December 9 · 1
- Wed, Dec 9 · 7:30 PMCody Fry Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday, December 11 · 1
- Fri, Dec 11 · 10:30 AMJoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, December 12 · 1
- Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PMJoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday, December 13 · 2
- Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PMJingle Bell Jam
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PMJingle Bell Jam
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday, December 17 · 1
- Thu, Dec 17 · 10:30 AMHoliday Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday, December 18 · 2
- Fri, Dec 18 · 10:30 AMHoliday Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PMThe Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special
Shea's Smith, Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Saturday, December 19 · 3
- Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 PMHoliday Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PMThe Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special
Shea's Smith, Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 PMThe Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special
Shea's Smith, Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 20 · 2
- Sun, Dec 20 · 2:30 PMHoliday Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo · Hosted by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PMThe Betsy Carmichael Christmas Special
Shea's Smith, Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, December 23 · 1
- Wed, Dec 23 · 2:00 PMSister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery Of The Magi’s Gold
Shea's Smith, Buffalo · Hosted by Shea's Performing Arts Center
Every event is independently organized. Buffalo Projects lists what the host published and links to their page; check the time, cost, and registration with the host before you go.