From concerts to movies to ice skating, there are plenty of ways to unwind in Southern California before the Christmas holiday comes.
Arturo Sandoval Holiday Concert
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Grammy-winning jazz legend Arturo Sandoval performs a festive program of holiday favorites in a high-energy concert that blends jazz, big band, and seasonal classics.
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1034911442
It’s a Wonderful Life Rooftop Screening
The Montalbán Rooftop, Hollywood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Doors open at 3:00 PM, screening at 5:00 PM
Enjoy the holiday classic under the stars with cocktails, popcorn, and Wagyu burgers at The Montalbán’s Holiday Hideout rooftop experience.
https://www.themontalban.com/rooftopevents
A Christmas Carol
South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
A beloved holiday tradition continues with this classic telling of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey, featuring festive music, dance, and theatrical spectacle. Runs through December 28.
https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol
Fiesta Navidad
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Celebrate a Mexican Christmas with music, dance, and cultural traditions led by Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.
https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/fiesta-navidad
Holiday Ice Skating
Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine
Open through January 4, 2026
Skate under the stars at Irvine Spectrum Center’s outdoor holiday ice rink, open nightly throughout the season.
https://www.irvinespectrumcenter.com/
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