Celebrate The Holiday Season With Unforgettable Shows - From Disney’s Frozen To The Nutcracker, Timeless Traditions And Blockbuster Nights Out Light Up South Florida

Here is the 2025 holiday calendar for performances and events across the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker:

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December 1 & 2: Symphony of the Americas: A Holiday Celebration

December 4 & 6: Florida Grand Opera: Silent Night

December 12: Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025

December 13: Trisha Yearwood: 12 Days of Christmas Tour

December 13 – January 4: Slow Burn Theatre Company: Disney’s Frozen

December 13: Sensory- Inclusive Performance of Disney’s Frozen

December 14: Winter Wonderland: A "Frozen" Family Celebration Brunch

December 14: David Foster & Katharine McPhee

December 16 – 28: Broadway in Fort Lauderdale: Les Misérables

December 18 – 21: Brevo Theatre Company: Black Nativity

December 31: Slow Burn Theatre Company: Disney’s Frozen: Noon Years Eve

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December 6: South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah

December 12: Michael W. Smith: Every Christmas

December 22: South Florida Legends: Celtic Angels Christmas

December 26: The Nutcracker by International Ballet Stars

December 29: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Performance and Event Details:

Making its South Florida debut, Koolulam Presents: Carolmania! at The Parker on November 29nd at 2:00 p.m. is a groundbreaking interactive holiday concert where audiences join a global singing sensation for a joyous community carol-along. Expect festive fun with sing-along favorites, ugly sweater contests and prizes. This performance is part of the Broward Center’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series, a vibrant collection of family-friendly productions designed to entertain audiences of all ages.

Tower of Power takes over The Parker on November 30th at 7:30 p.m. with its legendary blend of funk, soul and classic holiday hits. The evening is guaranteed to electrify audiences and get everyone dancing as part of the group’s Holiday Hits tour.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra brings the beloved Handel’s Messiah to life at The Parker on December 6th at 7:30 p.m., delivering a stirring classical holiday tradition featuring masterful orchestral and choral performances.

Michael W. Smith’s Every Christmas concert on December 12th at 7:30 p.m. at The Parker promises uplifting seasonal music from the GRAMMY-winning artist, perfect for sparking holiday spirit in listeners of all ages. As part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series, this performance features award-winning legendary artists. Supported in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

On December 12th at 7:00 p.m., the Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025 offers a cinematic orchestral experience, filling the Au Rene Theater with shimmering lights and holiday melodies.

Country superstar Trisha Yearwood’s 12 Days of Christmas Tour visits the Broward Center on December 13th at 8:00 p.m., delivering a heartfelt performance wrapped in country charm and holiday cheer. This performance is supported in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

MD Now® Urgent Care Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Frozen will delight audiences December 13th through January 4th, 2026 at the Broward Center, presented by United Community Bank. Beloved characters and songs come to life for families and all to enjoy.

On December 13th at 1:30 p.m., Broward Center proudly presents a sensory-inclusive performance of Disney’s Frozen with special accommodations including reduced sound levels, no flashing or strobe lights and minimal special effects to ensure comfort. Additionally, a designated ABA Centers of Florida Sensory Quiet Room staffed with trained therapists is available to provide support. Guests at the sensory-inclusive performance of Frozen can enjoy complimentary pre-show arts and crafts activities provided by Young at Art Museum. The Broward Center's sensory-inclusive programming is made possible through the generous support of ABA Centers of Florida, The Batchelor Foundation, BBX Capital Foundation, The Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust, Nicklaus Children's Health System, and The Taft Foundation. Special thanks to UM-NSU CARD for their in-kind support.

Presented by Alice and Mike Jackson, the Broward Center’s Wonder Wonderland, a “Frozen” Family Celebration offers a vibrant holiday event beginning at 12:00 p.m. on December 14th. Ticketholders will enjoy a bountiful buffet with themed beverages for both children and adults along with engaging arts and crafts activities, face painting, a special “frosty” photo opportunity and a lively DJ dance party before the 2:00 p.m. performance of Disney’s Frozen by the Slow Burn Theatre Company. This event is a fundraiser to support the Broward Center’s arts-in-education programs.

David Foster and Katharine McPhee bring their charm to the Broward Center for an intimate holiday concert on December 14th at 7:00 p.m., blending soulful vocals with timeless Christmas classics. This performance is part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series. Generously underwritten by Philip and Anna Cyburt. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale season continues with Les Misérables from Tuesday, December 16th - Sunday, December 28th, offering audiences the chance to experience one of Broadway’s most celebrated and powerful musicals during the festive season.

Black Nativity, presented by Brevo Theatre Company takes the stage Thursday, December 18th - Sunday, December 21st, in a vibrant celebration filled with gospel music, spirited dance and uplifting performances embracing the true spirit of the holiday. As part of the Amplify Arts series, this performance is presented with the generous support of Wayne & Lucretia Weiner, Baptist Health and the TD Charitable Foundation. The Amplify Arts initiative is dedicated to elevating and promoting local artists by providing them with opportunities and resources to develop as professional presenters.

Closing the festive season, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet takes the Broward Center stage on Monday, December 29th offering two enchanting shows at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., showcasing dazzling choreography and classic Tchaikovsky music that capture the magic of Christmas for all ages. A part of the Center’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series.

Families can ring in 2026 a little early with Noon Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, featuring pre-show arts and crafts, a dance contest, and prizes starting at 11:00 a.m. These activities lead directly into the 12:00 p.m. performance of MD Now® Urgent Care Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Frozen, creating a festive way for guests of all ages to celebrate together.