Just 45 more sleeps until the Christmas holidays
Christmas holiday 2026 with kids
NRW: Wed 23 December 2026 to Wed 6 January 2027 · Saxony: Wed 23 December 2026 to Sat 2 January 2027
Children's shows, family concerts and wintry outings, by day and by age.
Picked for the holiday
Thu 24 Dec · 14:00The Golden GooseKonzertplatz Weißer Hirsch, DresdenShort: about 45 minutes
all agesThu 24 Dec · 11:00Christmas MatineeJagdschloss, Pirna
all agesThu 24 Dec · 14:00Weihnachts-Wunder · Zauberhaftes zum Fest mit Torsten PahlKulturhaus Freital
Thu 24 Dec · 11:00The Golden TalerKonzertplatz Weißer Hirsch, DresdenShort: about 45 minutes
The best of each day
In order of time. Where a reason is given, that is why we picked it. Shows that play in more cities are listed below.
Wednesday, 23 December
Another dayThursday, 24 December
Another dayAlso today The Golden Goose, 14:00Christmas Matinee, 11:00Weihnachts-Wunder · Zauberhaftes zum Fest mit Torsten Pahl, 14:00The Golden Taler, 11:00
Friday, 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Another daySaturday, 26 DecemberSecond Christmas Day
Another daySunday, 27 December
Another day- 11:00The Christmas Goose AugusteBoulevardtheater Dresden
- 14:00Dresdner Weihnachts-Circus - Afternoon Show 14:00Dresdner Weihnachts-Circus, DresdenFeaturing DWC GK GmbH3+
- 14:00Musikalische Märchen für Kinder - Dornröschen - DRESDNER RESIDENZ KONZERTEDresdner Zwinger, Dresden5+
- 15:30Puppet Theatre - SchneewittchenStadtmuseum Pirna4+
Monday, 28 December
Another dayTuesday, 29 December
Another day- 11:00The Christmas Goose AugusteBoulevardtheater Dresden
- 14:00Dresdner Weihnachts-Circus - Afternoon Show 14:00Dresdner Weihnachts-Circus, DresdenFeaturing DWC GK GmbH3+
- 14:00Musikalische Märchen für Kinder - Dornröschen - DRESDNER RESIDENZ KONZERTEDresdner Zwinger, Dresden5+
- 19:30Villa SonnenscheinComödie Dresden
- 20:00KAFKA ZWISCHEN DEN ZEITEN - Double performanceSocietaetstheater, Dresden
Wednesday, 30 December
Another dayThursday, 31 December
Another dayFriday, 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Another dayNothing is in the agenda for this day yet.
Saturday, 2 January
Another daySunday, 3 January
Another dayMonday, 4 January
Another dayNothing is in the agenda for this day yet.
Tuesday, 5 January
Another dayWednesday, 6 January
Another dayIn your city
Christmas holiday by city
Questions
Questions about the Christmas holiday with kids
What is there to do with kids in the Christmas holidays?
The Golden Goose (Thu 24 Dec · 14:00, Konzertplatz Weißer Hirsch, Dresden).
Which children's shows are there in the Christmas holidays?
Christmas Matinee (Thu 24 Dec · 11:00, Jagdschloss, Pirna) and Weihnachts-Wunder · Zauberhaftes zum Fest mit Torsten Pahl (Thu 24 Dec · 14:00, Kulturhaus Freital).
What is there to do on Christmas Day and Second Christmas Day?
On Christmas Day: The Christmas Goose Auguste (Fri 25 Dec · 15:00, Boulevardtheater Dresden).