Theater in San Diego on Sunday, December 27, 2026

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5 performances across 4 venues in San Diego County on Sunday, December 27, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

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World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with LIVE Orchestra
Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido · Escondido
The World Ballet Company presents their production of The Nutcracker accompanied by a live orchestra at the Concert Hall. This post-Christmas performance offers another chance to experience the holiday classic with full orchestral accompaniment.
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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 · Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 27
How to Write a Holiday
North Coast Repertory Theatre · Salano Beach
A holiday show written by Rachael VanWormer and Omri Schein plays at North Coast Repertory Theatre for a limited run in late December. Details beyond the dates and authors are not provided on this page.
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