Theatre in Costa mesa December




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Tue Dec 1 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Tue Dec 1 7:30pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Wed Dec 2 7:30pm
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion  •  Los Angeles, CA
Wed Dec 2 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Wed Dec 2 7:30pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 3 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 3 7:30pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 4 7:00pm
Inland Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker
California Theatre Of The Performing Arts  •  San Bernardino, CA
Fri Dec 4 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 4 8:00pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 12:00pm
The Nutcracker
Lewis Family Playhouse  •  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sat Dec 5 1:00pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 2:00pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 2:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sat Dec 5 2:00pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 5 2:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 2:15pm
Inland Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker
California Theatre Of The Performing Arts  •  San Bernardino, CA
Sat Dec 5 4:00pm
The Nutcracker
Lewis Family Playhouse  •  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sat Dec 5 7:30pm
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 5 8:00pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 5 8:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 6 12:00pm
The Nutcracker
Lewis Family Playhouse  •  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sun Dec 6 1:00pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 6 1:00pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 6 1:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sun Dec 6 2:00pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sun Dec 6 2:15pm
Inland Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker
California Theatre Of The Performing Arts  •  San Bernardino, CA
Sun Dec 6 4:00pm
The Nutcracker
Lewis Family Playhouse  •  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sun Dec 6 6:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 6 7:00pm
Oh, Mary!
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Tue Dec 8 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Tue Dec 8 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Wed Dec 9 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Wed Dec 9 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Thu Dec 10 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Thu Dec 10 7:30pm
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 10 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 10 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Fri Dec 11 6:30pm
Santa's Little Helpers
Lewis Family Playhouse  •  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Fri Dec 11 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Fri Dec 11 7:00pm
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
Wilshire Ebell Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 11 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 11 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 12 1:00pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 12 1:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sat Dec 12 2:00pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 12 2:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sat Dec 12 2:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 12 6:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sat Dec 12 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sat Dec 12 7:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 12 8:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 12 8:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 13 12:30pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sun Dec 13 1:00pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 13 1:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sun Dec 13 2:00pm
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 13 2:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 13 2:00pm
A Christmas Carol
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sun Dec 13 5:30pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sun Dec 13 6:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sun Dec 13 6:30pm
Elf - The Musical
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sun Dec 13 7:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Tue Dec 15 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Tue Dec 15 7:30pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Wed Dec 16 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Wed Dec 16 7:30pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 17 7:00pm
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The Musical
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Thu Dec 17 7:00pm
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 17 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Thu Dec 17 7:30pm
The Lion King
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Thu Dec 17 7:30pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 18 3:00pm
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Pasadena Civic Auditorium  •  Pasadena, CA
Fri Dec 18 7:00pm
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Pasadena Civic Auditorium  •  Pasadena, CA
Fri Dec 18 7:00pm
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Alex Theatre  •  Glendale, CA
Fri Dec 18 7:00pm
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 18 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Fri Dec 18 7:30pm
The Lion King
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Dec 18 8:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 11:00am
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 12:00pm
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Wiltern  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 1:00pm
The Lion King
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 1:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sat Dec 19 2:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 2:00pm
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The Musical
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 19 2:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 2:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sat Dec 19 3:00pm
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 4:00pm
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Wiltern  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 6:00pm
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Irvine Barclay Theatre  •  Irvine, CA
Sat Dec 19 6:30pm
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 7:00pm
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Alex Theatre  •  Glendale, CA
Sat Dec 19 7:00pm
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The Musical
Old Town Temecula Community Theater  •  Temecula, CA
Sat Dec 19 7:00pm
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center For The Arts  •  Costa Mesa, CA
Sat Dec 19 7:30pm
The Lion King
Hollywood Pantages Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 8:00pm
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Wiltern  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 8:00pm
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Ahmanson Theatre  •  Los Angeles, CA
Sat Dec 19 8:00pm
Destiny Of Desire
Mark Taper Forum  •  Los Angeles, CA


Theatre in Costa mesa December 2026 schedule

Costa Mesa in December 2026 offers an exciting lineup of shows and performances at some of the city's top venues, notably the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, from ballet to comedy and musical theater. The Segerstrom Center’s Samueli Theater and Segerstrom Hall host many of these events, providing world-class acoustics and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include a series of performances by Tituss Burgess, scheduled for December 10th through 12th, where audiences can experience his charismatic stage presence. The American Ballet Theatre presents their acclaimed production of The Nutcracker throughout the month, with multiple shows running from December 10th to December 24th. These performances feature stunning choreography, elaborate sets, and festive costumes, making it a perfect holiday tradition for families and ballet enthusiasts alike. Additionally, the legendary comedy musical The Book Of Mormon will be performed on December 29th, 30th, and 31st, offering a hilarious and provocative experience to close out the year. With such a diverse array of events, December in Costa Mesa promises unforgettable entertainment for all tastes, all hosted at the renowned venues of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.