Oct 23, 2025 - Things to Do
Holiday cheer fills Carolina Theatre's stage and screen
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Christmas is coming to Carolina Theatre with holiday films and live performances.
Why it matters: Nothing says holiday nostalgia like watching "It's a Wonderful Life" in a historic Uptown theater around the holidays.
Catch up quick: The newly restored Carolina Theatre has been buzzing since it reopened in March after being closed for nearly 50 years.
- The 906-seat venue has since hosted films and events highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, film and television screenings, horror films, vintage blockbusters and other events.
What to expect: Here's the lineup for Christmas at The Carolina, which will include movies, live music and world-premiere productions.
- Nov. 22, 8pm — "Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico"
- Dec. 5, 8pm — Mark and Maggie O'Connor's "An Appalachian Christmas" concert.
- Dec. 6, 8pm — The world premiere of "Franklin Presents: My Christmas," which is a retelling of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" from the perspective of Franklin, the Peanuts' only Black character.
- Dec. 7, 6pm — "It's a Wonderful Life"
- Dec. 12, 7pm — Robert Earl Keen's "The Greatest Christmas On Earth" concert.
- Dec. 13, 7:30pm — "Nashville Noel: A Country Christmas Spectacular"
- Dec. 14, 2pm — "A Muppet Christmas Carol and The Nightmare Before Christmas"
- Dec. 18, 7:30pm — "The Bergamot: A South Shore Christmas"
- Dec. 20, 7:30pm: "A Sainted Christmas Carol: Iced Scrooge" world premiere will re-envision the holiday classic through trap-soul from Sainted Trap Choir.
- Dec. 22, 7pm — "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947)
- Dec. 23, 7pm — "Elf"
If you go: Ticket prices for each event vary and may be purchased at TheCarolina.com or at the theater.