Charles Dickens's classic holiday favorite returns once again to banish those humbugs! A timeless tale of Yuletide magic, A Christmas Carol teaches us all about kindness, compassion, and true joy that comes from helping our fellow man. Experience the festive feast once more as Knoxville's longest-running holiday tradition comes to life on the stage of the Clarence Brown Theatre!

Charlie and the gang are here to show you the true meaning of Christmas in this stage adaptation of the classic TV Special. Debuting in 2013, this theatrical production faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the comic strips, and features the jazzy score from the TV show as well as a group of Christmas sing-a-longs at the end.

Get into the holiday swing of things with the exciting premiere of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a brand new holiday-themed musical with songs penned by the living legend herself! For this strictly limited engagement, an ensemble cast and live acoustic band will stage this fabulously festive take on the season, set to Dolly's specially written tunes. So, dust off your cowboy boots and Santa hats, 'cause it's Christmas with a country twist!

Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company, with Company alum, Laura Morton La Russa as The Sugar Plum Fairy, join the ABC for their beloved Nutcracker production as they celebrate 50 years of live performances this year!

Do the holiday season right, come hear the Christmas classics performed by two of the best contemporary Christian vocalists around! Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey join forces for a tour this December performing the best loved Christmas music to get you into the festive spirit! Don't miss the chance to see this unfathomably talented pairing sing you into the season.

The hit kids' TV show takes on a new life on stage as it brings an incredibly special live show to theaters across the US, starting this Fall! Gabby's Dollhouse has proved a sensation since it came to Netflix in 2021. Now families will get to take one step closer to the magic and see their favorite characters live and in-person in this original story written for the stage!

Dazzling international audiences since 2014, the Grand Kyiv Ballet was founded by National Opera of Ukraine dancer Oleksander Stoignov, who now serves as the company's Principal and Artistic Director. With a repertoire that includes classics alongside modern pieces, each performance by the Grand Kyiv Ballet is a masterclass in soulful and unforgettable dance, eliciting emotion and joy. Now touring their spectacular production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, don't miss your chance to support this wonderful company!

Childhood friends Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing grew up together in Denver Colorado, with the great outdoors at their feet and a sense of adventure that never left them. Now as adults, they've translated their passion for exploration into the performance of original Bluegrass and Americana-tinged music for children and families, with the aim of inspiring them to get outside, climb trees, hike and get creative, in turn creating respect for the natural world and themselves.