13 Must-See Holiday Performances in Southwest Louisiana (2017 Season)
While Southwest Louisiana may lack a snowy blanket, our thriving performing arts scene delivers abundant holiday cheer through ballets, plays, musicals, and concerts. Explore this curated list of 13 standout performances to ignite your festive spirit. Note: Events listed are from the 2017 holiday season—check our current Event Calendar for upcoming shows!
December 1, 2017: Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert
Times: Starting at 7:30 PM
Location: Tritico Theatre, McNeese State University
Address: 340 E. Sale Road, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Admission: Donations accepted at the door
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December 1-3, 2017: Elf Jr.: The Musical
Times: Various Times - See Details
Location: Lake Charles Boston Academy
Address: 1509 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: $12 admission, $10 child & senior admission
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December 1-9, 2017: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Times: December 1-2, 8-9 at 7 PM; Sunday December 3 at 2 PM
Location: Lake Charles Little Theatre
Address: 813 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Students
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December 2, 2017: The Lake Charles Community Band Christmas Concert
Time: 1 PM
Location: Trinity Baptist Church
Address: 1800 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Admission: Free
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December 3, 2017: Handel's Messiah
Time: 3 PM
Location: McNeese State University, Tritico Theatre
Address: 4205 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Admission: Free and open to the public
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December 8, 2017: Kenny G - The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour 2017
Times: Starting 8:30 PM
Location: Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Address: 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: Tickets start at $45
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December 8 & 10, 2017: Louisiana Choral Foundation Christmas Concert: "Songs of Adoration and Joy"
Times: Dec. 8 at 7:30 PM, Dec. 10 at 3 PM
Location: First United Methodist Church (Dec. 8); Immaculate Conception Church, Sulphur (Dec. 10)
Admission: $15 General Admission; Free for children & students with ID
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December 8-17, 2017: Dashing Through The Snow
Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3 PM
Location: ACTS Theatre
Address: 1 Reid Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: $20 adult / $15 senior / $10 student
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December 9, 2017: Lake Charles Civic Ballet: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Other Holiday Treats
Times: 11 AM Matinee & 6 PM Gala
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center, Rosa Hart Theatre
Address: 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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December 9, 2017: Once Upon A Christmas: Dance Production
Time: 6 PM
Location: Lewis Auditorium
Address: 1752 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70633
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December 10, 2017: How Christmas Saved the Grinch
Times: 10:30 AM & 6 PM
Location: Glad Tidings Church
Address: 3400 Texas Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Admission: Free
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December 14-17, 2017: Lake Charles Little Theatre: Patio/Porch
Times: Starting at 7:30 PM
Location: Lake Charles Little Theatre
Address: 813 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: Adults: $15; Seniors (65+) $10; Students $10
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December 15, 2017: Big Band Christmas Concert
Time: Starting at 7 PM
Location: Lake Charles Boston Academy
Address: 1509 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: Adults: $15; Seniors (65+) $10; Students $5
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Craving more holiday entertainment? Visit our Event Calendar for a comprehensive list of current and upcoming events.
