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If you love a made-for-TV Christmas movie, the title alone will win you over: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon hits the stage at Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.. There are nine performances to pick from.
Players Guild of Dearborn

The 23rd annual Detroit Tree Lighting takes place at Campus Martius Park, featuring performances by national and local musicians, figure skating shows, food trucks, and unique light displays throughout Downtown Detroit.
Campus Martius Park

The Henry Ford’s Holiday Greens & Tree Market runs Friday, November 27 through Monday, December 7 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Take home a seasonal centerpiece while supplies last.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Grinch's heart is two sizes too small, and he's set on stealing Christmas. 313 Presents brings Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with Max the Dog narrating and “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” sung live.
Fox Theatre

Damian McGinty (Celtic Thunder, Glee, Dancing with the Stars) brings a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 2, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, marking 10 years of his album This Christmas Time with originals and classics. Tickets $46.50; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, in-person box office sales have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Henry Ford hosts a holiday dinner on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. An 1850s stagecoach-stop setting with candlelight and historical presenters in period attire.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford hosts Supper with Santa on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. at A Taste of History in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Festive décor, hearty seasonal fare, and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Tickets available.
Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford’s Holiday Nights runs on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. It spreads festive atmosphere across more than 80 acres; tickets are available.
Greenfield Village

Over the Rhine brings its Acoustic Christmas concert to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m., with close harmonies and a mix of holiday songs and favorites from their catalog. Tickets are $35; in-person box office purchases at The Ark avoid added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Handel's Messiah returns to Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., led by conductor Scott Hanoian with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the UMS Choral Union, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It comes back every year to celebrate the season's true meaning, with two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Jingle Ball concert organized by Channel 95.5 takes place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, featuring performances by Alex Warren, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Tove Lo, Jason Derulo, Bella Kay, Freya Skye, The Beaches, and JYT.
Little Caesars Arena

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Stagecrafters rolls out its Blue Room Holiday Cabaret at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak (415 South Lafayette Avenue) on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Looking for a holiday outing at the theater near Detroit? This one's a good pick.
Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

This time Scrooge owns a mining company town in the 1930s Smoky Mountains. The national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, plays Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. A holiday story to share with the people you love.
Fox Theatre

PRISM Gay Men and Allies Chorus, which calls itself Michigan’s largest LGBTQ+ performing arts organization, gives a holiday concert at Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.
Fort Street Presbyterian Church

The Dave Koz Christmas Tour hits the road for the 29th time, with a stop at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's one Detroit night, so if it's part of your holiday tradition, grab seats early.
Music Hall Center

Towering puppets, acrobatics and Tchaikovsky's score: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet takes the Fox Theatre stage in Detroit (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at noon. Billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, it brings an international cast and is presented by Talmi Entertainment.
Fox Theatre

Jon McLaughlin brings Home for the Holidays to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Expect piano-driven stories and songs—original holiday tunes, classic Christmas favorites, and hits. Tickets $35; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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