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Ready to dive into a month of holiday fun? San Antonio is buzzing with a fantastic mix of celebrations, cultural events, and live entertainment this December 2026.
Whether you’re looking to get your heart racing at a spring race, dance the night away at a music festival, or explore the city’s rich history and art, there’s something for everyone. From thrilling new shows and spine-tingling concerts to vibrant and festive food events, this guide has you covered.
Get ready to explore the best of what San Antonio has to offer!
This month’s highlights include the The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio, The Light Park – San Antonio, and more!
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Events in San Antonio for Adults – December 4 – 6, 2026
Holiday Disco Night at the JTG – Dance beneath the lights at the Japanese Tea Garden as DJ Reggie Cruz spins disco favorites in one of San Antonio’s most scenic settings.
Grand Ol’ Christmas Show – Step into a retro radio-style Christmas show filled with holiday classics, original sketch comedy and plenty of nostalgia.
Stocking Stroll – Make a dent in your holiday shopping list during Boerne’s Stocking Stroll, held on the first Friday and Saturday in December along the decorated Hill Country Mile and historic downtown. Your ticket lets you collect a special gift from each participating business you visit.
Oma’s Christmas Fair – Shop handcrafted gifts and unique finds from around 100 Texas vendors spread across three buildings at this festive market. Take the kids to Santa Land for visits and free photos with Santa, join the weekend coloring contest, and pick up homemade baked goods or a bowl of the fair’s traditional potato soup.
Cocoa Sip N’ Stroll – Warm up with more than a dozen varieties of homemade hot chocolate as you stroll through downtown Seguin. Local businesses stay open late for shopping, while live entertainment from the Seguin High School Star Steppers, photos with Santa and food vendors add to the festive atmosphere.
Image credit: Visit Seguin
17th Kwanzaa Market Festival 2026: Celebrate Culture and Community – Celebrate African and Black heritage at the Pan African Cultural Community’s annual Kwanzaa Market Festival. Browse local businesses and unique vendors while enjoying cultural performances, African drumming, music, food, and children’s activities.
Christmas At The Alamo – Step back to life on the Texas frontier in the mid-1800s during this holiday celebration at the Alamo. Explore a living-history encampment, watch a musket-firing demonstration in Plaza de Valero, and enjoy live music on the pavilion stage.
Mariachi Vargas Returns for the 32nd Annual Mariachi Extravaganza! – Celebrate the rich traditions of mariachi music as the 32nd Annual Mariachi Extravaganza brings leading musicians, vocalists, educators, and ensembles to San Antonio for three days of performances and cultural festivities.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – Step into a 1940s radio studio for a live theatrical retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, the beloved story of George Bailey and the angel who helps him see the difference his life has made.
S.T.A.G.E. presents A Nice Family Christmas – A young newspaper reporter hoping to save his job is assigned to write about a typical family Christmas using his own deeply dysfunctional family as the subject. As secrets surface and relatives clash, this comedy asks whether a little holiday magic can bring everyone back together before the fruitcake hits the fan.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take a festive drive through more than 1.5 million lights spread across a mile-long Christmas display. Stop by the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and capture a holiday photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Get into the holiday spirit at Six Flags Fiesta Texas with dazzling light displays, live shows, visits with Santa, family activities, and seasonal treats.
Image credit: Six Flags Fiesta
The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio – Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure as her Nutcracker comes to life, toy soldiers battle the Mouse Queen and a journey through the Land of Snow leads to the dazzling Land of Sweets.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Drive through a mile-long holiday wonderland filled with millions of synchronized LED lights, glowing tunnels and larger-than-life displays, all set to festive music.
Old West Christmas Light Fest 2026 – Visit Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne for Old West Christmas Light Fest. Explore a 40-plus-storefront Old West town covered in Christmas lights, light tunnels, snow on Main Street, free Santa photos, a cowboy trick roper, kids’ activities, food trucks, hot cocoa, s’mores, and more.
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into Hill Country Christmas where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life through breathtaking sculptures, immersive passageways, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a frosty 9°F.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – Celebrate the holidays at SeaWorld with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, food, and sensational shows.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – San Antonio, TX – North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is here, inviting you to solve a hilarious whodunnit while enjoying a delicious dinner. Just be warned: the culprit is hiding in plain sight, and you could become a prime suspect at any moment.
Le Petit Chef – Le Petit Chef at The Emily Morgan Hotel takes you into an immersive dining experience where 3D animation, storytelling, and a multi-course dinner come together at your table as you follow the tiny chef’s adventures brought to life through projection mapping before each dish is served.
Events in San Antonio for Adults – December 11 – 13, 2026
A Christmas Story – Relive the hilarious holiday classic A Christmas Story in this musical adaptation of the beloved 1983 film. Set in 1940s Indiana, it follows young Ralphie Parker’s quest for his dream Christmas gift, with a leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, a chaotic department-store Santa and a notorious frozen flagpole all complicating his plans.
Christmas in the Park at Guadalupe State Park – Celebrate the season with family-friendly crafts, stories, and activities at Guadalupe River State Park, then drive through the holiday light displays at Turkey Sink campground. Vote for your favorite decorated campsite, with prizes for the top three, and consider bringing a donation or wish-list item for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
Jingle All the Way 5/10K & Fun Run – Get moving with Boerne’s seventh annual holiday race, featuring 5K and 10K courses plus a family-friendly Fun Run for kids.
A Nordic Christmas – Experience a candlelit St. Lucia-inspired concert deep inside Cave Without a Name’s Queen’s Throne Room, where the Texas Cellos perform traditional Nordic music with the warm, layered sound of a 12-cello ensemble.
Image credit: Cave without a name
Stories & Songs: An Evening with Radney Foster & Kelly Willis – Spend an evening with two standout voices in Texas country and Americana as Radney Foster and Kelly Willis share their music and stories.
Robby Hoffman – Catch Emmy-winning writer and comedian Robby Hoffman live for a night of sharp stand-up comedy.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Make room for a spectacular holiday rock show as Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to San Antonio with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More.
Image credit: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
A Ceremony of Christmas – Fill your afternoon with the soaring sounds of the season in a concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio.
Candy Cane Course – San Antonio – Gather friends and family for a festive, family-friendly race with 5K and 10K options, chip timing, live results, awards, free photos, treats at the finish line and a custom medal.
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The Swingles – Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings – Hear the remarkable vocal precision of five-time Grammy-winning ensemble The Swingles, whose seven singers have reimagined vocal music for more than 60 years.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – Step into a 1940s radio studio for a live theatrical retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, the beloved story of George Bailey and the angel who helps him see the difference his life has made.
S.T.A.G.E. presents A Nice Family Christmas – A young newspaper reporter hoping to save his job is assigned to write about a typical family Christmas using his own deeply dysfunctional family as the subject. As secrets surface and relatives clash, this comedy asks whether a little holiday magic can bring everyone back together before the fruitcake hits the fan.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take a festive drive through more than 1.5 million lights spread across a mile-long Christmas display. Stop by the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and capture a holiday photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Get into the holiday spirit at Six Flags Fiesta Texas with dazzling light displays, live shows, visits with Santa, family activities, and seasonal treats.
The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio – Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure as her Nutcracker comes to life, toy soldiers battle the Mouse Queen, and a journey through the Land of Snow leads to the dazzling Land of Sweets.
Image credit: Ballet San Antonio
The Light Park – San Antonio – Drive through a mile-long holiday wonderland filled with millions of synchronized LED lights, glowing tunnels and larger-than-life displays, all set to festive music.
Old West Christmas Light Fest 2026 – Visit Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne for Old West Christmas Light Fest. Explore a 40-plus-storefront Old West town covered in Christmas lights, light tunnels, snow on Main Street, free Santa photos, a cowboy trick roper, kids’ activities, food trucks, hot cocoa, s’mores, and more.
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into Hill Country Christmas where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life through breathtaking sculptures, immersive passageways, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a frosty 9°F.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – Celebrate the holidays at SeaWorld with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, food, and sensational shows.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – San Antonio, TX – North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is here, inviting you to solve a hilarious whodunnit while enjoying a delicious dinner. Just be warned: the culprit is hiding in plain sight, and you could become a prime suspect at any moment.
Le Petit Chef – Le Petit Chef at The Emily Morgan Hotel takes you into an immersive dining experience where 3D animation, storytelling, and a multi-course dinner come together at your table as you follow the tiny chef’s adventures brought to life through projection mapping before each dish is served.
Events in San Antonio for Adults – December 18 – 20, 2026
Urban-15 presents Holiday Laser Show – Watch classic holiday tunes come alive through a dazzling laser show created by Tim Walsh, the artist known as the “Laser Wizard.” The annual spectacle also features illuminated performances by Urban-15’s Dance and Drum Ensemble.
YOSA & CCSA Present: A Holiday Spectacular – Celebrate the season with the YOSA Philharmonic and the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio as they perform festive favorites in this family-friendly holiday concert.
Denny Love – See actor and comedian Denny Love bring his mix of stand-up and on-screen experience to the stage.
Winter Nights with Matteo Bocelli – Enjoy an evening with Matteo Bocelli, whose rich vocals blend classical influences with contemporary pop.
Blind Boys of Alabama & Asleep at the Wheel: Go Tell It On The Mountain – A Lone Star Holiday Celebration – Celebrate the season with a distinctive blend of gospel, soul, and Texas Western swing as Grammy-winning acts Blind Boys of Alabama and Asleep at the Wheel share the stage.
Yoga Underground – Unwind with an all-levels yoga flow led by Winzer Van Delden, paired with a soothing sound bath deep inside Natural Bridge Caverns.
Christmas on the Riverwalk – Enjoy an afternoon of beloved holiday music as the Heart of Texas Concert Band joins the River City Ringers and Heart of Texas Singers for a festive concert at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – San Antonio – Get into the holiday spirit with Mannheim Steamroller’s signature blend of classical music and modern arrangements of Christmas favorites.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – Step into a 1940s radio studio for a live theatrical retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, the beloved story of George Bailey and the angel who helps him see the difference his life has made.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take a festive drive through more than 1.5 million lights spread across a mile-long Christmas display. Stop by the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and capture a holiday photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Get into the holiday spirit at Six Flags Fiesta Texas with dazzling light displays, live shows, visits with Santa, family activities and seasonal treats.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Drive through a mile-long holiday wonderland filled with millions of synchronized LED lights, glowing tunnels and larger-than-life displays, all set to festive music.
Old West Christmas Light Fest 2026 – Visit Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne for Old West Christmas Light Fest. Explore a 40-plus-storefront Old West town covered in Christmas lights, light tunnels, snow on Main Street, free Santa photos, a cowboy trick roper, kids’ activities, food trucks, hot cocoa, s’mores, and more.
Image credit: Christmas Light Fest
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into Hill Country Christmas where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life through breathtaking sculptures, immersive passageways, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a frosty 9°F.
Image credit: Wanderlust Tips USA
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – Celebrate the holidays at SeaWorld with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, food, and sensational shows.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – San Antonio, TX – North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is here, inviting you to solve a hilarious whodunnit while enjoying a delicious dinner. Just be warned: the culprit is hiding in plain sight, and you could become a prime suspect at any moment.
Le Petit Chef – Le Petit Chef at The Emily Morgan Hotel takes you into an immersive dining experience where 3D animation, storytelling, and a multi-course dinner come together at your table as you follow the tiny chef’s adventures brought to life through projection mapping before each dish is served.
Events in San Antonio for Adults – December 25 – 27, 2026
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet – Make a holiday tradition of this grand production of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.
Image credit: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – Step into a 1940s radio studio for a live theatrical retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, the beloved story of George Bailey and the angel who helps him see the difference his life has made.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take a festive drive through more than 1.5 million lights spread across a mile-long Christmas display. Stop by the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt and capture a holiday photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Get into the holiday spirit at Six Flags Fiesta Texas with dazzling light displays, live shows, visits with Santa, family activities and seasonal treats.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Drive through a mile-long holiday wonderland filled with millions of synchronized LED lights, glowing tunnels and larger-than-life displays, all set to festive music.
Image credit: The Light Park
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into Hill Country Christmas where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life through breathtaking sculptures, immersive passageways, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a frosty 9°F.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – Celebrate the holidays at SeaWorld with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, food, and sensational shows.
Le Petit Chef – Le Petit Chef at The Emily Morgan Hotel takes you into an immersive dining experience where 3D animation, storytelling, and a multi-course dinner come together at your table as you follow the tiny chef’s adventures brought to life through projection mapping before each dish is served.
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