10/23/2026
Performances and Artists
The holiday season is fast approaching, but don’t stress out. The Smith Center can you help cover your lists for friends and family with gifts they’ll remember forever.
We have gift cards, and who doesn’t love giving or receiving a gift card to their favorite nonprofit performing arts center.
You can also purchase show tickets for gift giving, or course, so let’s point the way to some ear-catching holiday memories sure to last a lifetime.
Jim Brickman: Piano Sensation! & A Little Bit of Christmas
November 13-14, Myron's
Join the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Brickman for a performance blending his signature piano mastery with unforgettable storytelling, greatest hits like "Valentine" and "The Gift” and the holiday favorites you love.
Las Vegas Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah
November 21, Reynolds Hall
The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. This is the “Messiah” of the season. Rejoice greatly!
Elf The Musical
November 24-29, Reynolds Hall
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life changes forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he’s human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
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Antonia Bennett: Happy Holidays With Love
November 28, Myron’s
Experience the magic of the season with Antonia Bennett’s holiday show, featuring beloved classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “My Favorite Things,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” and “Let It Snow,” alongside timeless masterpieces from the American Songbook.
Performing live with her quartet, Bennett – the daughter of legendary, late crooner Tony Bennett – brings her unmistakable voice and heartfelt interpretation to every song, creating a warm, soulful and memorable holiday celebration.
Michael Grimm: A Michael Grimm Christmas
December 1, Myron’s
Join Michael Grimm for a holiday special sure to delight and surprise – a little bit of soul, holiday magic, Southern tradition and plenty of celebrating.
Brent Barrett: Christmas Mornings
December 2, Myron’s
Brent Barrett’s lauded holiday show returns to Myron’s. The night will feature all your beloved traditional Christmas favorites, including “Silent Night, “White Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” plus a few not-so-traditional ones. There will be stories and songs for everyone to enjoy, so come celebrate the season with the gorgeous sounds of one of Broadway and television’s best.
Tony DeSare: Merry Christmas Baby
December 3-4, Myron’s
Tony DeSare is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with an evening of seasonal favorites, plus a few Christmas surprises. Known for his lush voice, dynamic pianism and vintage flair, DeSare will present a festive celebration of songs including “Winter Wonderland,” “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “The Man With the Bag” and more.
Clint Holmes: Holmes for the Holidays
December 5-6, Myron’s
Celebrate the yuletide season with Grammy-nominated vocalist Clint Holmes, performing a variety of holiday songs from years past and present. Share in the warmth of the season as Holmes entertains and captivates the audience while recalling stories of the holidays with family and friends.
Las Vegas Philharmonic: A Very Vegas Christmas
December 5-6, Reynolds Hall
New Music Director Rei Hotoda brings her new energy to this all-new edition of Las Vegas’ holiday musical tradition in the holiday-decked Reynolds Hall. Expect sparkling classics and seasonal favorites, plus plenty of surprises and special guests.
Jazz Vegas Orchestra: The Nutcracker Suite
December 8, Myron’s
Join Jazz Outreach Initiative’s acclaimed Jazz Vegas Orchestra for its sixth-annual performance of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s masterpiece “The Nutcracker Suite,” along with new and classic arrangements of your favorite Christmas holiday big band classics. If you love the Tchaikovsky classic ballet music, this version will get your toes tapping and your heart swinging into the holiday spirit.
Frankie Moreno
December 11-13, Myron’s
Las Vegas showman Frankie Moreno, who has reached the top spot on the iTunes singles charts a record-setting 108 times, returns to the stage at Myron’s for another a holiday-themed round of his genre-blurring rock ’n’ roll energy.
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
December 12-27, Reynolds Hall
Balanchine’s time-honored holiday classic returns after a magnificent debut with Nevada Ballet Theatre in 2025. The generations-held holiday tradition pairs the gorgeous and sweeping precision of Balanchine’s brilliance with impressive scenic design, imaginative costumes and loads of holiday spirit. Tchaikovsky’s towering and timeless score highlights the onstage magic.
Jonathan Karrant: Christmas Wish
December 15, Myron’s
Renowned singer Jonathan Karrant brings you a delightful evening celebrating some of the most beloved holiday songs of all time. Karrant’s acclaimed holiday album, Christmas Wish, features Grammy-winning jazz legend Diane Schuur, along with distinguished artists Kenny Rampton, Joe Alterman and Houston Person. Karrant will perform song selections from the album and share some of his favorite Christmas memories. Special guests will join him onstage for some highlighted moments, as well as students of the Jazz Outreach community program.
Brandon Victor Dixon: Here for the Holidays
December 18, Myron’s
Experience the captivating artistry of Grammy-winning actor and singer Brandon Victor Dixon in his festive holiday concert. Recently off his Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated role in Alicia Keys’ Hell's Kitchen – and known as a standout in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Fox's Rent: Live, Broadway's Motown The Musical, Hamilton and more – Dixon offers an unforgettable showcase of holiday classics, Broadway favorites, original and well-known songs and the electrifying charisma that has made him one of the entertainment world's most compelling stars.
Melody Sweets: Dear Santa
December 19, Myron’s
After selling out last year’s holiday engagement months in advance, Melody Sweets returns to Myron’s with a glittering, laugh-out-loud holiday soirée brimming with lush big-band sounds, dazzling burlesque and Sweets’ signature irreverent humor. Dear Santa is an all-new production featuring fresh surprises, brand-new musical moments and a few familiar favorites audiences have come to love.
Michelle Johnson: Christmas in New York
December 20, Myron’s
Critically acclaimed vocalist and “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz” Michelle Johnson returns to Myron’s with a heartwarming holiday celebration inspired by the magic, music and memories of New York City during the most wonderful time of the year. Blending Broadway classics, beloved Christmas standards, jazz, pop andsoulful holiday favorites, the evening captures the excitement, nostalgia, romance and wonder that make Christmas in New York unlike anywhere else in the world.
Earl Turner: Another Very Soulful Christmas
December 22, Myron’s
Christmas is all about coming together, spreading joy and belting out the festive tunes that warm our hearts and lift our spirits high. Join Earl Turner for a night filled with soul-stirring music and unforgettable moments. He’s thrilled to be joined onstage by the talented Elisa Fiorillo, whose voice soars like an angel, and the soulful Ken Young. They’ll be singing your favorite holiday classics and throwing in some delightful surprises that you won't want to miss.