Wildlights

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Celebrate the season at The Living Desert's cherished holiday event. Returning for its 31st season, WildLights will feature dazzling new light displays, programming, and an exclusive 21+ evening. Advance registration is recommended.

Recurring

The 39 Steps

Coachella Valley Repertory 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA, United States

Mix a Hitchcock movie masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python comedic flair and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!

Making Spirits Bright

Rancho Mirage Amphitheater 71560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

An intimate evening of Holiday Classics with Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe with a 6-piece swinging band. Spend an hour with classic Christmas songs, sing-alongs, fun and of course a few of the hits that made them both famous!

Recurring

Nuncrackers

Desert Theatreworks 45175 Fargo Street, Indio, CA, United States

DTW's annual Christmas production is back, and this time it's the uproarious Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical." Join the zany sisters of Nunsense as they spread holiday cheer, yuletide laughs, and a dash of festive mischief. Broadcasting live from the basement of Mount Saint Helen’s Convent, the sisters take to the airwaves for a cable access Christmas special like no other.

Kool and the Gang

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

From Nairobi to Newark, Kool &the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe.

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The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

After their impressive McCallum Theatre debut last season, The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra return with “Pop Meets Classics,” plus beautiful music for the Holiday Season. Maestro Guido Dieteren, Soprano Wendy Kokkelkoren and the European Pop Orchestra prove that pop and classical blend harmoniously, guaranteeing a total experience full of romance, emotion, passion, and energy.

Bell Biv Devoe

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA, United States

Bell Biv DeVoe, the band best known for their debut album, the multi-platinum selling Poison and one of the most iconic figures in music, Rev Run of RUN DMC are headed to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

$70 – $150
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Mary Poppins

Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States

This musical invites us to London, England in 1910 where the magical Mary Poppins flies in on the wind, bringing with her a combination of whimsy and disciplined common sense to the Banks children’s lives. Together, they go on many fantastical and memorable adventures. Mary Poppins teaches all ages that “anything can happen if you let it.”

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Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

This program, just right for the Holidays, features much loved popular masterpieces by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Gershwin. Plus, Jeffrey Siegel shares his delightful and entertaining commentary on the music and the composers we love.

Voctave

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a cappella sensation Voctave.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

The beloved family tradition is back: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet. Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian principal artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet.

Matteo Bocelli

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

A Night with Matteo marks the much-anticipated return of Matteo Bocelli to the McCallum! At just 26 years old, the singer/songwriter has already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and tasted musical stardom—sharing his sensitive songs and dynamic vocal performances with listeners around the globe.

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