San Jose Shows in December 2026

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  • Updated: November 4, 2026
  • 6 Show Venues

Browse 26 shows happening across San Jose during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts on December 2, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

  • 26 Upcoming Shows
  • Dec 2 Next Show
  • $35 Lowest Price
  • $151 Average Price
  • Next Show Starts In:
  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker
  • Dec 2 · 7:00 PM · San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 26
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $52, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 1647. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $52, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 1246. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, Best Value: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $35, Avg. price ~ $69, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $45, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 32. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $68, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $57, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
  • Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street At Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94039. From $80, Avg. price ~ $105, Tickets Remaining: 22. View Tickets
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights at Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113. From $64, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $81, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 243. View Tickets
  • Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $91, Avg. price ~ $356, Tickets Available: 130. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $67, Avg. price ~ $247, Tickets Available: 236. View Tickets
  • Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats, 255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113. From $81, Avg. price ~ $289, Tickets Available: 176. View Tickets
  • Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, Pay Later Available: World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Heritage Theatre - CA, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. From $104, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Remaining: 24. View Tickets
  • Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $49, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 191. View Tickets
  • Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $144, Tickets Available: 188. View Tickets
  • Dec 20, 2026, 11:00 AM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $47, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 151. View Tickets
  • Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $182, Tickets Available: 198. View Tickets
  • Dec 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Tue — BALLET: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $45, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 198. View Tickets
  • Dec 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Tue — BALLET: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $48, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Available: 184. View Tickets
  • Dec 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Wed — BALLET: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $45, Avg. price ~ $144, Tickets Available: 182. View Tickets
  • Dec 23, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — BALLET: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $193, Tickets Available: 185. View Tickets
  • Dec 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $48, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 191. View Tickets
  • Dec 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The San Jose Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $51, Avg. price ~ $150, Tickets Available: 181. View Tickets
  • Dec 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: My Very First Nutcracker at California Theatre - San Jose, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. From $45, Avg. price ~ $139, Tickets Available: 176. View Tickets
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
BALLET
255 Almaden Blvd.,
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
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Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
BALLET
500 Castro Street At Mercy Street
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
The Nutcracker - Symphony Of Lights
BALLET
101 Paseo De San Antonio
Upcoming Shows: 27
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
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The San Jose Nutcracker
The San Jose Nutcracker
BALLET
255 Almaden Blvd.,
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
A Magical Cirque Christmas
OTHER
255 Almaden Blvd.,
Upcoming Shows: 26
Next Show: Dec 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
1 W. Campbell Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 1,810
Next Show: Dec 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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My Very First Nutcracker
My Very First Nutcracker
BALLET
345 South First Street
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 20, 2026 11:00 AM
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Shen Yun Performing Arts
Shen Yun Performing Arts
OTHER
255 Almaden Blvd.,
Upcoming Shows: 13
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026 7:00 PM
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Derek Hough
Derek Hough
DANCE
145 West San Carlos Street
Upcoming Shows: 21
Next Show: Dec 30, 2026 8:00 PM
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California Theatre - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Dec 19, 2026
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Hammer Theatre Center
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026
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Heritage Theatre - CA
Campbell, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 16, 2026
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Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts
Mountain View, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 30, 2026
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About San Jose Shows in December

Shows take place across San Jose during December 2026, with 26 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts on December 2, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

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