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The Grinch's heart is two sizes too small, and he's set on stealing Christmas. 313 Presents brings Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to Detroit's Fox Theatre (2211 Woodward Avenue) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with Max the Dog narrating and “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” sung live.
Fox Theatre

Damian McGinty (Celtic Thunder, Glee, Dancing with the Stars) brings a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 2, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, marking 10 years of his album This Christmas Time with originals and classics. Tickets $46.50; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, in-person box office sales have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Thornetta Davis brings a holiday concert to Ford House on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., in the Lake Shore Room in Grosse Pointe Shores. Detroit’s Queen of the Blues and 2023 Blues Music Award winner puts a soulful, bluesy spin on seasonal favorites. Tickets are sold individually with general-admission seating.
Ford House

Over the Rhine brings its Acoustic Christmas concert to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m., with close harmonies and a mix of holiday songs and favorites from their catalog. Tickets are $35; in-person box office purchases at The Ark avoid added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint School of Performing Arts bring The Nutcracker ballet to Whiting Auditorium in Flint on December 5 and 6. Follow Clara on her magical Christmas Eve journey, performed by students and guest artists with live symphony music.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

Holiday music, symphony-sized: the Grand Rapids Symphony plays Holiday Pops Presented by Meijer at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are three concerts over two days to choose from.
DeVos Performance Hall

Jinkx and DeLa, two well-known drag performers, bring their touring holiday comedy and music show to The Masonic in Detroit on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on the ticket page.
The Masonic

Christmas music in Midland: the Men of Music Christmas Concert fills Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are two concerts that day, so pick the one that fits.
Midland Center for the Arts

Cyrus Chestnut and Friends perform Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Chestnut’s virtuosic, gospel-rooted swing is a great holiday kickoff; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

The Jingle Ball concert organized by Channel 95.5 takes place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, featuring performances by Alex Warren, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Tove Lo, Jason Derulo, Bella Kay, Freya Skye, The Beaches, and JYT.
Little Caesars Arena

Peter Mayer and his band bring the Stars & Promises Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth. Expect original songs, holiday favorites, and storytelling; tickets available, doors at 6:30 p.m.
Saint John's Resort

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays with Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez‑Yañez is Friday, December 11, at 10:45 a.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Festive favorites in a warm Orchestra Hall setting; tickets are $36–$129.
Orchestra Hall

PRISM Gay Men and Allies Chorus, which calls itself Michigan’s largest LGBTQ+ performing arts organization, gives a holiday concert at Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.
Fort Street Presbyterian Church

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings a special Creole Christmas concert on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Pontiac's Signature Series. Experience the unique blend of New Orleans sounds and cultures live.
Signature Series

David Marsh takes the organ bench at Detroit's Senate Theater (6424 Michigan Avenue) on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. for a Holiday Organ Pops Concert: familiar, easygoing tunes with a holiday spin, on an instrument that fills the whole room.
Senate Theater

A symphony orchestra and choirs share the stage for Holiday Glory at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's holiday music at full size: a whole orchestra and a wall of voices together.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

On Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Croswell Opera House in Adrian closes its anniversary year with Home for the Holidays, a concert bringing Croswell performers past and present together on one stage. Old friends, new faces, music and memories. Adult and youth tickets are available.
Croswell Opera House
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