San Diego Shows in December 2026

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  • Updated: November 8, 2026
  • 7 Show Venues

Browse 111 shows happening across San Diego during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe on December 1, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

  • 111 Upcoming Shows
  • Dec 1 Next Show
  • $44 Lowest Price
  • $145 Average Price
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  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 111
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $101, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $87, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $87, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $101, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Remaining: 9. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $87, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $111, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $111, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $101, Avg. price ~ $141, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $111, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 10:30 AM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $125, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Magical Holiday at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $120, Avg. price ~ $139, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $125, Avg. price ~ $212, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $125, Avg. price ~ $223, Tickets Remaining: 9. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $126, Avg. price ~ $360, Tickets Remaining: 9. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $124, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Remaining: 6. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $149, Avg. price ~ $220, Tickets Remaining: 11. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $149, Avg. price ~ $215, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $87, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $125, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Remaining: 24. View Tickets
  • Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $99, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 09, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $111, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106. From $118, Avg. price ~ $138, Tickets Remaining: 6. View Tickets
  • Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show at Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe, 1362 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. From $99, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92112. From $140, Avg. price ~ $177, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets
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Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show
Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show
MUSICAL / PLAY
1362 Old Globe Way
Upcoming Shows: 24
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
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MUSICAL / PLAY
1363 Old Globe Way
Upcoming Shows: 76
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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A Christmas Carol
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2880 Roosevelt Rd
Upcoming Shows: 1,461
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
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A Magical Holiday
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MUSICAL / PLAY
2880 Roosevelt Rd
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
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1245 7th Ave
Upcoming Shows: 80
Next Show: Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
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1100 3rd Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 1,864
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
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Elf - The Musical
Elf - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
1100 3rd Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 108
Next Show: Dec 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026
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Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
San Diego, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 44
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 15, 2026
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Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 25
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 13
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026
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Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 24
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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The Magnolia Performing Arts Center
El Cajon, CA
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Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 19, 2026
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Shows take place across San Diego during December 2026, with 111 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe on December 1, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

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