CA · December 1 to December 22

Holiday shows in Monterey

Every Nutcracker, Christmas concert, holiday pops, Messiah and seasonal show we track in Monterey, in date order. Prices are the cheapest listed seat when we rebuilt; the Tickets button opens the live listing.

Updated 2026-11-13 · 3 holiday performances this season

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What is running in Monterey

Monterey Peninsula Ballet: The Nutcracker · 1 dateMerry-Achi Christmas · 1 dateA Chanticleer Christmas · 1 date
December 2026

December in Monterey

Merry-Achi Christmas
December 1, 2026 · 8 PM · Music
Merry-Achi Christmas
Golden State Theatre
From $65
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Monterey Peninsula Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 11, 2026 · 7 PM · Arts & Theatre
Monterey Peninsula Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunset Center
From $116
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A Chanticleer Christmas
December 22, 2026 · 8:30 PM · Music
A Chanticleer Christmas
Carmel Mission Basilica
$117-$140
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Cheapest tickets

Cheapest holiday tickets in Monterey

The lowest listed starting prices among the 3 holiday performances on this page. Prices come from the ticket feed and move by the hour, so the Tickets button opens the live listing.

Merry-Achi Christmas
December 1, 2026 · 8 PM
Merry-Achi Christmas
Golden State Theatre
From $65
Tickets →
Monterey Peninsula Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 11, 2026 · 7 PM
Monterey Peninsula Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunset Center
From $116
Tickets →
A Chanticleer Christmas
December 22, 2026 · 8:30 PM
A Chanticleer Christmas
Carmel Mission Basilica
$117-$140
Tickets →
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