Theater in San Diego on Wednesday, December 9, 2026

7 performances across 5 venues in San Diego County on Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

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Irish Christmas in America
California Center for the Arts, Escondido – Center Theater · Escondido
Irish Christmas in America brings a traditional Celtic holiday celebration to the Center Theater, featuring Irish music, dance, and storytelling. The show is a seasonal touring production celebrating Christmas Irish-American style.
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All day
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido · Escondido
Cirque Musica presents their dazzling Holiday Wonderland show at the Concert Hall, combining live music with stunning circus arts. The production delivers a festive, family-friendly spectacle for the holiday season.
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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 · 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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