Theater in San Diego on Friday, December 4, 2026

8 performances across 6 venues in San Diego County on Friday, December 4, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 2

7:00 PM
FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS
Lamb's Players Theatre · Coronado
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7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring)
Balboa Theatre · San Diego
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing…
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All day / time TBD 1

On view · Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Broadway San Diego / Civic Theatre · San Diego
The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a modern reimagining of the classic Nutcracker ballet featuring hip-hop music and dance, presented as an added season event. It runs for three nights in December. Tickets are available for purchase.
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Ongoing / On view 5

On view · Wed, Nov 4 – Thu, Dec 31
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe · San Diego
Back for its 29th year, this beloved holiday musical is based on the classic Dr. Seuss story with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. Directed by James Vásquez, it runs from November through New Year's Eve 2026.
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On view · Thu, Nov 12 – Sun, Dec 6
Arrowhead
Diversionary Theatre · San Diego
A comedy by Catya McMullen, directed by Sherri Eden Barber, that addresses bodily autonomy and community expectations with humor. Opening night is November 21, 2026.
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On view · Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 27
Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show
The Old Globe · San Diego
A comedic local twist on the classic A Christmas Carol story featuring the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future. Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, based on Dickens, and directed by Gordon Greenberg. Runs from late November through late December 2026.
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On view · Tue, Nov 24 – Thu, Dec 24
A Christmas Carol
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) · San Diego
Dickens' beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage in a heartwarming theatrical celebration of generosity, family, and the power of second chances.
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On view · Wed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 24
Cygnet's A Magical Holiday
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) · San Diego
A high-energy holiday spectacular packed with music, movement, and festive cheer, designed to add sparkle to your holiday season.
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