Noon Festival of Carols        

Now – Fri.       

TCU Place   

Is it even Christmas without the sound of children singing? The Noon Festival of Carols is a more than 50-year tradition at TCU Place. Children’s choirs from around Saskatoon will perform over the lunch hour for you. Bring your lunch and enjoy the holiday season with the kids. Admission is FREE.

Here’s a link for more info.

 

A Christmas Story        

Now – Dec. 28 *HELD OVER

Remai Arts Centre  

A family classic is on the program for Persephone Theatre’s holiday show. A Christmas Story is the tale of Ralphie, boy whose hearts desire is a shiny new Red Ryder BB gun under the tree. He has to navigate a neighbourhood bully, his teacher, his absent-minded dad, and a mall Santa to do it. The play is an adaptation of the 1983 family film favourite with a huge cast including 14 local children in the cast. Demand has been so brisk the show was held over until Dec. 26^th. Tickets are $57 – $71.

Here’s a link to tickets.

 

Franken-Panto              

Now – Dec. 21                

Dancing Sky Theatre – Meacham 

Get ready for a brand new Christmas story with a spooky twist. The team at Dancing Sky Theatre is back on stage with a hilarious panto mash-up of Frankenstein and The Gingerbread Man. The story follows Frank N. Stein a baker with one goal in mind, to make the ultimate cookie to please all but his plan goes sideways when that cookie comes to life. This is a comedy that blends story with music and puppets into a show for the whole family. Meacham is just a short drive down Highway #5. Tickets are $20 – $40 and select shows you can add a meal on before for $45.

For all the information follow this link.

 

Handel’s Messiah     

Friday – 7:30p.m.            

Knox United Church               

Sing-Along Messiah                  

Saturday – 2:00p.m.            

Knox United Church              

Christmas Classics at the Cathedral         

Dec. 21 – 7:30p.m.

St. John’s Cathedral          

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra has several musical gifts waiting for you under the tree. Saskatoon’s longest-running tradition Handel’s Messiah featuring the orchestra, featured soloists, and the SSO chorus will be held in the evening of Dec. 12 and then the next afternoon it’s your chance to get in on the merry music making with Sing-Along Messiah. Then on Dec. 21^st, the SSO will perform classical Christmas classics at St. John’s Cathedral. Tickets for Messiah are $55 – $64, Sing-Along Messiah $25, and Christmas Classics at the Cathedral are $45 – $50.

For more info on all these concerts click here.

 

Get up! For Christmas Presence   

Friday       

The Refinery                 

Why not check out a holiday cabaret for a good cause? Burnt Thicket Theatre is staging Get up! For Christmas Presence is a variety show filled with music, dance, puppets and storytelling. This is a wonderful showcase of our local artists. Admission is by donation.

Here’s a link for tickets.

 

Angels in the Snow                    

Friday         

The Broadway Theatre    

Elieen Laverty is fresh off her performance last weekend with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra YXE Divas and she has a new holiday performance ready for you called Angels in the Snow: A Magical Christmas. The Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter has performed all over the world and this show will include original tunes and traditional favourites, plenty to get you in the holiday spirit. Tickets are $42.

For all the details click here.

 

The Acoustic Sessions Christmas

Friday

The Bassment

An all-star lineup of local musicians are ready to celebrate the season with you. Munro & Patrick, Jay Semko, and Chris Henderson will be sharing the stage for a Christmas tunes, pop classics, and original songs. They will jam together and get you in the groove. Tickets are $35 – $45.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

Goodness Gracious It’s Christmas               

Saturday               

TCU Place       

Last year’s holiday tour was such a success, Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys are back for another round with Goodness Gracious It’s Christmas. The tour brings Vaadeland’s signature bluegrass style to the stage with holiday favourites and the group’s originals too. Tickets are $59 – $69.

Follow this link for all the info.

 

Kelly Taylor    

Dec. 16, 17 & 21           

Capitol Music Club              

Prince Albert’s own Kelly Taylor is back in our city for a string of shows. Taylor has performed all over Canada and the U.S. performing for corporate events and sports groups. One of his big clients is actually the NHL. Now he’s back closer to home at the Capitol. Leave the holiday stress behind and check out one of these shows. Tickets are $46.

Take a break and laugh out loud by following this link.

 

The Tenors      

Dec. 16               

TCU Place        

Joy to the World! The Tenors are back just in time for the holiday season with a new tour. Catch this Canadian vocal super group as they bring their signature harmonies and pop-opera sensibility to holiday favourites. It will be a beautiful evening of music for the whole family. Tickets are $92 – $185.

Follow this link for all the info.

 

Holiday Cabaret         

Dec. 17 & 18   

The Broadway Theatre       

Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre is trying out a new holiday tradition with the help of a few talented friends. Saskatchewan fiddler Donny Parenteau will join the cast as they celebrate the end of the year with a mix of music, dance, and sketch comedy. Tickets are $17 – $23.

For more information and tickets click here.

 

Miracle at Nakatomi Plaza                   

Dec. 19               

Broadway Theatre 

Looking for a fun night out with your co-workers or the family? Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy has a holiday show with a Die Hard twist. They’ll be screaming “Yippee-ki-yay” in the theatre as the actors take audience suggestions to create a show that will leave you laughing. Tickets are $16 all the proceeds will go to Haven Kids House for this performance.

Follow this link to celebrate the season with the Soaps.

 

Christmas Memories              

Dec. 19 & 20                    

TCU Place       

Saskatoon’s Fireside Singers are back for another year of Christmas Memories. The annual tradition for the choir under the direction of Marilyn Whitehead has been around for more than 50 years. Several guest artists will be sharing the stage with the 100+ chorus members including Kerry DuWors, Guy Few, and Allen Harrington. There will be dancers, soloists and a huge, beautiful sound at this show. Tickets are $67.

For tickets and more information click here.

 

Charming, Colossal, Christmas Celebration

Dec. 19 – 24

The Refinery

Celebrate the magic of the season with Wide Open’s Charming Colossal Christmas Celebration!! Take the kids and play along with the puppets & actors as they bring you festive songs, hilarious sketches, and playful mischief. This show is all about the unpredictable moments that make the holidays so memorable. This is definitely a show for all ages. Tickets are $12 – $17.

Here’s a link with all the details.

 

Christmas Classic Movies 

Dec. 20 -23     

Broadway Theatre     

It’s the time of year when we haul out our favourite childhood films and watch them with friends and family. The Broadway Theatre has a great lineup sure to get you into a festive mood including The Muppets Christmas Carol and Die Hard (Drunken Cinema 19+) are Dec. 20, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Dec. 21) and Elf (Dec. 23). Tickets are free – $15.

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Christmas with Solstice

Dec. 21

The Bassment

Beautiful harmonies and a live band might be just the thing to get your holiday season swinging. Saskatoon’s premier vocal jazz group Solstice has been entertaining us for four decades and the party will continue at The Bassment with a mix of seasonal tunes. Tickets are $35 – $45.

To grab tickets click here.

 

Glow Saskatoon                          

Now –  Dec. 28                

Prairieland Park         

Light up your Christmas with Glow Saskatoon. Make sure you bring your camera and the whole family to the indoor holiday light festival. As you wander through the light display, the kids can take a ride on the train, run around lookinf for clues in the annual scavenger hunt, and enjoy the playground all lit up for the season. There will be visits with Santa, appearances by the Disney princesses and plenty of local music featured on the entertainment stage. Tickets are $15 – $25 with group rates available.

Here’s a link for more information.

 

BHP Enchanted Forest                       

Now – Jan. 4                   

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park        

Christmas must be on its way because the BHP Enchanted Forest is back to light up the Forestry Farm Park. It’s a tradition in our house to kick off the holiday season with some hot chocolate, carols and a drive through the park. Make sure you check out all the forest additions, my 10 year-old knows them by heart and is always excited to see the new lights. Tickets are $10 per person or $35 per car.

Follow this link for all the details.