Theater in San Diego on Thursday, December 31, 2026

2 performances across 2 venues in San Diego County on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Evening 1

1. 7:30 PM

   Elf the Musical (Touring)

   San Diego Civic Theatre · San Diego

   Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New…

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Ongoing / On view 1

1. 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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