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Best Holiday & Christmas Shows in Albuquerque

New Mexico Ballet Company - The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

New Mexico Ballet Company - The Nutcracker

New Mexico Ballet Company and the New Mexico Philharmonic join forces for 2024's edition of Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic, beginning Thanksgiving weekend! The story of The Nutcracker was originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score accompanying the world-famous ballet receiving its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. An evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Nov 30 - Dec 8

Popejoy Hall

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A Drag Queen Christmas at Kiva Auditorium

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Kiva Auditorium

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!