December 2025 entertainment, events to attend in Corpus Christi area

The Corpus Christi area will host numerous festive events throughout December.
Events range from concerts and community theater to family-friendly festivals and parades.
Several free events are available, including the H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting and the Feast of Sharing.

The new year may be approaching sooner than expected, but there are still plenty of fun, festive events to do in the Corpus Christi area this December.

Will you be watching the Corpus Christi Ballet perform “The Nutcracker” at the Hilliard Center? What about jamming out to Chiodos at Concrete Street?

Whether it’s a family-friendly gathering, a concert or a romantic evening with your partner at a local community theater, we have rounded up events to attend this December in the Coastal Bend.

Dec. 3

Eyes Set To Kill: House of Rock will host metal band Eyes Set to Kill at 6 p.m. Cost: $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.

Dec. 4

D.R.I.: House of Rock will host punk band D.R.I. at 7 p.m. Cost: $22.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents “Winter Wonderettes,” a musical about four women trying to save a holiday party with entertainment after Santa Claus goes missing. The show continues through Dec. 21. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
Creed Fisher: Brewster Street Ice House will host country singer Creed Fisher at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $153.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

Dec. 5

ArtWalk: Enjoy live music, local art, vendors and food trucks in downtown Corpus Christi during ArtWalk, a monthly event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown bars, shops and venues keep the party going after 10 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: downtowncorpuschristi.org/events/first-friday-artwalk.
The Crüe — Tribute to Motley Crüe: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band The Crüe at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $153.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy the classic story of how three ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge to show him the error of his selfish ways before Christmas Day. The show will continue through Dec. 21. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical, based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, follows Buddy, a young orphan, crawls into Santa’s bag and is raised at the North Pole. When his size and toy-making skills reveal he is human, he heads to New York to find his father, his place in the world and remind the city what Christmas means. The show will continue through Dec. 27. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 6

Corpus Christi Independent School District Guitar Food Drive: House of Rock will host the CCISD Guitar Food Drive, an afternoon with performances from CCISD guitar students, at noon. Canned food donations will benefit the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Cost: Free. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting & Illuminated Boat Parade: Join Downtown Corpus Christi for its eighth annual lighting ceremony of H-E-B’s 66-foot Christmas Tree. Enjoy music, vendors and food trucks to keep the night lively as the lit tree sparkles next to the waterfront. After the tree gets lit, head down to the seawall to watch a variety of beautifully decorated boats cruise around the Corpus Christi Bay at the Illuminated Boat Parade. The fun starts at 4 p.m. at Water’s Edge Park at 602 S. Shoreline Blvd. Information: downtowncorpuschristi.org.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: House of Rock will host rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at 7 p.m. Cost: $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Eclipse — Tribute to Journey: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Eclipse at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $153.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 7

Songs of the Savior: Join First Baptist Church as its adult and children’s choirs, and orchestra, perform Christmas carols at 6 p.m. at 3115 Ocean Drive. Cost: Free. Information: 361-888-8228.
Punk Rock Karaoke: House of Rock will host Punk Rock Karaoke, an evening where singers get to perform their favorite punk song as a live band performs, at 7 p.m. Cost: $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes” Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 9

“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical”: The Hilliard Center will host the traveling production of “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical,” a musical about the journey of musician Tina Turner, who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $43.90 to $98.60. Information: hilliardcenter.com.

Dec. 10

Teenage Bottlerocket: House of Rock will host rock band Teenage Bottlerocket at 6 p.m. Cost: $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.

Dec. 11

Chiodos: Concrete Street will host post-hardcore band Chiodos at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $43.70 to $503.50. Information: concretestreet.net.
Jim Ward: House of Rock will host alternative rock singer Jim Ward at 7 p.m. Cost: $19.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Parmalee: Brewster Street Ice House will host country band Parmalee at 8 p.m. Cost: $25.25 to $251. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.

Dec. 12

Death Angel: House of Rock will host thrash metal band Death Angel at 6 p.m. Cost: $40.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” In this production led by a full cast of children, follow Charlie Brown as he attempts to learn the true meaning of Christmas with the help of his friends. The show will continue through Dec. 21. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 13

Ingleside Renaissance Faire: Hear ye, hear ye! Step into a world of wonder at the Ingleside Renaissance Faire for two days of thrilling jousts, fire-wielding jesters, live music, artisan wares, royal eats and more at Live Oak Park in Ingleside at 2020 Parkview Place. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 to $3,000. Information: facebook.com/theinglesiderenaissancefaire.
Yuletide Wonderland: The YWCA Corpus Christi will host its annual Yuletide Wonderland event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4601 Corona Drive. The free community gathering will include games, crafts, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, face painting, vendors and more. Information: ywcacc.org.
Upon a Burning Body: House of Rock will host metalcore band Upon a Burning Body at 6 p.m. Cost: $30.15 to $31.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
“The Nutcracker”: Relive the classic tale of “The Nutcracker” as Corpus Christi Ballet holds its annual production onstage at the Selena Auditorium at the Hilliard Center. The ballet centers on Clara, a young girl who witnesses the battle between the Nutcracker and the Rat King and journeys to the mystical Kingdom of Sweets. The ballet will continue through Dec. 21. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22.95 to $35.10. Information: corpuschristiballet.com.
Bottomland: Brewster Street Ice House will host country duo Bottomland at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $153.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” led by a full cast of children. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 14

Benefit concert at House of Rock: House of Rock will host a benefit concert for Jesse “Sacs” Gomez, a local music promoter, at 5 p.m. Cost: $11.15 to $53.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Christmas in the Chapel: Join First Baptist Church for an intimate Christmas worship evening filled with carols and modern songs at 6 p.m. at 3115 Ocean Drive. Cost: Free. Information: 361-888-8228.
Ingleside Renaissance Faire: Hear ye, hear ye! Step into a world of wonder at the Ingleside Renaissance Faire for two days of thrilling jousts, fire-wielding jesters, live music, artisan wares, royal eats and more at Live Oak Park in Ingleside at 2020 Parkview Place. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 to $3,000. Information: facebook.com/theinglesiderenaissancefaire.
“The Nutcracker”: Relive the classic tale of “The Nutcracker” as Corpus Christi Ballet holds its annual production at the Selena Auditorium at the Hilliard Center. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $22.95 to $35.10. Information: corpuschristiballet.com.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” led by a full cast of children. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 18

Life Cycles: House of Rock will host metal band Life Cycles at 6 p.m. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
David’s Neon Christmas: Brewster Street Ice House will host David’s Neon Christmas, the inaugural honky-tonk Christmas party and concert, at 7 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $185.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.

Dec. 19

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” led by a full cast of children. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 20

Breakfast with Santa on the Lexington: Join the USS Lexington Museum for a fun, festive Breakfast with Santa aboard the ship from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and share in the excitement of welcoming Santa Claus. All children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their picture taken. At 9:30 a.m., guests will enjoy the 3D version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” After the film, guests may take part in a Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt throughout the ship. Cost: $20 for members and military; $25 for non-members. Information: usslexington.com.
Feast of Sharing: H-E-B presents its 37th annual Feast of Sharing holiday dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilliard Center. Enjoy a free, holiday meal, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. Information: heb.com/feast.
“Abuelita’s Christmas Carol”: Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its one-time showing of this holiday show that was created by Alex Garza. The playwright and actor’s play is about his family and, most importantly, Rosa Hinojosa, his maternal grandmother. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
SIC Texas, Lost in Hollywood — Tribute to Slipknot, System of a Down: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover bands SIC Texas and Lost in Hollywood at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“The Nutcracker”: Relive the classic tale of “The Nutcracker” as Corpus Christi Ballet holds its annual production on stage at the Selena Auditorium at the Hilliard Center. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22.95 to $35.10. Information: corpuschristiballet.com.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” led by a full cast of children. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 21

“The Nutcracker”: Relive the classic tale of “The Nutcracker” as Corpus Christi Ballet holds its annual production on stage at the Selena Auditorium at the Hilliard Center. This is the final performance of the production. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $22.95 to $35.10. Information: corpuschristiballet.com.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of the musical “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” led by a full cast of children. This is the final performance of the production. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $11.50 to $16.50. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
“Winter Wonderettes”: Port Aransas Community Theatre presents the musical “Winter Wonderettes.” This is the final performance of the production. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” This is the final performance of the production. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 26

“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

Dec. 27

Devin Michaels: Brewster Street Ice House will host country singer Devin Michaels at 8 p.m. Cost: $15.25 to $155.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
“Elf: The Musical”: The musical is based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. This is the final performance of the production. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.