Season Guide · Holiday Shows
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Songs of the Season (Santa Fe College)
Sing along in your head as the Santa Fe College Singers swing from classical to jazz to gospel holiday favorites.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
WhereJackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL
CostFree–$20
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Give Mary Bennet her turn at romance in this Pride and Prejudice holiday sequel at Pemberley.
WHO Everyone
WhenDec 4–20, 2026; Contact organizer for hours
WhereAcrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O, Gainesville, FL
CostSee organizer website for details
A Christmas Carol — Hippodrome Theatre
The Hippodrome's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol with lively music, plays weekend matinees and evenings through Dec 20.
WHO Everyone
WhenDec 5–20, 2026 · Sat Dec 5, 12 & 19 at 2 PM & 7 PM; Sun Dec 6, 13 & 20 at 2 PM
WhereHippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville (Alachua)
CostSee organizer website for details
A Twistmas Carol
Kevin Rainsberger's new holiday comedy A Twistmas Carol runs at the Hippodrome beside its Christmas Carol season.
WHO Everyone
WhenDec 5–21, 2026 · mostly 6:00 PM; matinees Sun 1:00 PM (Dec 6, 13, 20)
WhereHippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville (Alachua)
CostSee organizer website for details
The Nutcracker with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra
Dance Alive National Ballet stages The Nutcracker with the live Ocala Symphony — four public shows at UF's Phillips Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenDec 18, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · Fri Dec 18 7:30 PM; Sat Dec 19 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 20 2:00 PM
WherePhillips Center, 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville (Alachua)
CostReserved seating $47-$67; seniors and students $47
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