Event Calendar

Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas. Perfect for all ages – grab your tickets now and light up your holiday season!

Seven unique art exhibitions on view featuring works by local, national, and international artists.

Words inspire us, art connects us, together they give us hope. Redwood Cooperative School’s middle school students wanted to create artwork for a show centered around “hope”, and will utilize a combination of vocabulary, text with visual art. The mediums will include typography, ink, collage, paper mache and paper sculpture. This exhibition will also incorporate black-out poetry and have both two and three dimensional pieces.

A musical concert performed by internationally renowned Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. Mariachi Garibaldi will perform a Christmas themed concert of two 45-minute sets with a brief intermission in between. Their musical selections will invoke the cultural traditions of Mexico and the United States. Additionally, Mariachi Garibaldi’s director Jaime Cuellar, will personally lead a student workshop about mariachi, to the students of Mariachi Escudo de Bryan Station High School, and any other Fayette County Public Schools students who wish to participate.

Join us for the 2025 Holly Day Market! The Holly Day Market brings vendors from across the country together in Lexington for a weekend to give shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location. Vendors sell jewelry, clothes for women, men, and children, toys, books, holiday decorations, ornaments, art, food, and much more. Tickets for the 2025 Holly Day Market are now on sale!

Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will be coming to Lexington for the first time ever on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and will be joined by the Lexington Philharmonic. The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s extensive repertoire, including music in honor of the Holiday Season, with selections from his recent #1 album A Family Christmas as well as the Deluxe Edition, his uplifting solo album Believe, and a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.    

This heartwarming holiday show brings to life vintage Hollywood icons in a festive romp down memory lane. Watch Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and more dance alongside Chaplin to classic holiday songs in a brand new ballet that is “Nutcracker” meets “Night At The Museum.” Sure to be a Christmas classic, this ballet will enchant the whole family.

Get your tickets now! Moveable Feast Lexington and the Imperial Court of Kentucky will be presenting the 5th Annual “Slay Bells, A Holiday Drag & Variety Show Spectacular!” on Sunday, December 7th at the Lyric Theatre, Lexington. Enjoy a night of spectacular drag performances, comedy, our celebrity drag performers and live music. Along with great food, drinks and a silent auction. All benefiting the great work Moveable Feast provides to our community.

Students from STEAM Academy, who represent every zip code in the city, will be presenting research projects that specifically look at the qualities that make a community strong and future-ready: health and vitality, local leadership, environmental best practices, civil engineering and infrastructure, and social well-being. Hear Mayor Linda Gorton’s reflection on this year’s celebration, along with civic and community leaders, as we pause and consider the possibilities of Lexington’s future. Students will showcase their research findings and have an opportunity to ask questions to help shape their understanding. Chick-fil-A will be provided to the first 400 guests, along with refreshments, live orchestral music, and exhibits that will spark imagination and conversation. There is no fee to attend the event.

Celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary and Mary Lincoln’s 207th birthday at a free event hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House! Activities at the program will be inspired by Mrs. Lincoln’s entertaining. Enjoy a magic show like one performed in the White House and sample treats inspired by parties the Lincolns’ hosted throughout their marriage. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last entrance at 3:30 p.m.) on Saturday, December 13. Allow one hour for your visit. Recommended for ages 12-up.  Please note, entrance is subject to capacity limits. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is located at 578 West Main Street in downtown Lexington. The free event is offered in partnership with 250Lex, the city’s celebration of its 250^th anniversary.

The Alltech Celebration of Song will be twice as nice this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary with two performances on Sunday, Dec. 14. This year’s concerts, set for 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, will also help commemorate the City of Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The Alltech Celebration of Song features popular Christmas music and traditional carols performed by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition and special guest singers. Dozens of singers will perform at the event, accompanied by a professional orchestra, and audience members will be invited to sing along to classic Christmas favorites. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; parking and admission are complimentary. For more information, email events@alltech.com.

Celebrate Lexington’s 250th Birthday Year-end with us! 250LEX proudly presents a public art unveiling that captures the spirit of our city’s landmark 250th birthday acknowledgement and celebration. Join us for the year-end unveiling of this vibrant, community-inspired work of 250LEX art! A special thank you to LexArts and the UK School of Art and Visual Studies (SAVS), for their partnership, artistic design, and installation of the 250LEX year-end public art.