Oh dear, it looks as if the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is up to its old tricks again, only this time the clumsy theatre troupe has decided to take on J.M. Barrie's beloved classic, in only the way that they can. Presented by San Francisco Playhouse and directed by Susi Damilano, expect plenty of laughs in this cleverly comedic production as they wreak havoc on a riotous journey to Neverland!

Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

San Francisco Ballet's sparkling production of The Nutcracker has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet's international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracker, a San Francisco tradition since 1944. Accompanied by a sensational live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's timeless score.

Directed by Linsay Schulz and Matt Mattei, don't miss this spirited adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, which features a festive score by Alan Menken as it comes to The Coastal Repertory Theatre for another year!

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Returning for 2026, the San Francisco Symphony's annual holiday extravaganza has more than enough festive fun to banish even the biggest Scrooge! Featuring a program of holiday favorites, new and old, and a delightful cast including musicians, dancers, and special guests, Deck The Hall is one unmissable San Francisco holiday tradition!