CLEARWATER — Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre recently launched their Christmas in July promotion, highlighting this year’s lineup of holiday performances.
Tickets for the newly released lineup of holiday shows went on sale July 10. Tickets may be purchased at the Raymond James central ticket office at Ruth Eckerd Hall, by calling 727-791-7400 or visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com.
Among the holiday-themed shows added to the calendar are performances featuring Dave Koz and friends, Cirque Musica, and Salute to Vienna at Ruth Eckerd Hall; and Mindi Abair and The Celtic Angels at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.
Dates, times, show description and performances are subject to change. Ruth Eckerd Hall is at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre is at 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Following is a list of holiday performances to be presented at Ruth Eckerd Hall:
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026
Friday, Dec. 4 At 8 p.m. Tickets start at $43.
Dave Koz — a 10-time Grammy nominated saxophonist — has been affectionately dubbed “Santa Koz” by his fans. He returns this winter with the 29th edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. The 2026 tour will feature long-time musical partner, guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Butler plus a trio of hotly-tipped, on-the-rise artists: vocalist Haley Reinhart, guitarist/vocalist Dylan Chambers and vocalist Erin Stevenson. With its upbeat and moving combination of Christmas classics, Chanukah songs and hits from each of the artists’ respective catalogues, the tour has been hailed as a holiday institution.
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland
Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland, the must-see holiday event, returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall after three consecutive sellouts in 2023, 2024 and 2025. A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music. this production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. With breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and an all-new production for this year, Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family.
“A Christmas Carol”
Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29.
The true spirit of Christmas lives in this heartwarming production of Charles Dicken’s holiday classic. Audiences, young and old, will leave the theater enchanted by this timeless tale of the miraculous redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. Guided by the ghosts of Jacob Marley, and Christmas Past, Present and Future, the world’s most famous miser undergoes a magical, stirring transformation into a marvelous man of overflowing love, kindness and generosity. “A Christmas Carol” was Charles Dicken’s gift to a weary world that had almost forgotten the values of goodness and sharing.
Salute to Vienna — New Year’s Concert
Thursday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
This soul-stirring symphony of sound and spectacle evokes Vienna’s Golden Age by bringing the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss Jr. to vivid life. With elegant costumes and lush floral arrangements decorating the stage, this concert transports audiences to an era of sumptuous beauty. This annual tradition features some of Europe’s finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra performing a soaring musical selection of overtures, arias, and duets, including the Blue Danube Waltz.
Following is a list of holiday performances to be presented the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre:
Mindi Abair: I Can’t Wait For Christmas Tour
Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.
Mindi Abair’s I Can’t Wait For Christmas Tour is bringing the spirit of the holidays to audiences across the United States for an exciting, heartfelt season of music — now in its third year. Abair will be joined by five solo artists, including Andréa Lisa, Rebecca Jade, Arthur Thompson, Darryl Williams and Xavier Gordon. Concertgoers can expect Christmas classics, fresh original songs, and moments that will make you laugh, tear up, and leave with your heart full of the Christmas spirit.
![Rockapella returns to Clearwater with their Christmas show on Dec. 19.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 620 319"/%3E "Rockapella returns to Clearwater with their Christmas show on Dec. 19.")
Rockapella Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
For their Christmas show, a cappella superstars Rockapella will perform holiday classics like “Silver Bells,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and “Winter Wonderland” with their original holiday hits such as “Hold Out for Christmas,” “The Hope We Hold” and more. The current Rockapella lineup features Scott Leonard, high tenor and arranger; Jeff Thacher, vocal percussionist; Calvin Jones, tenor; Manny Houston, tenor; and Armand Hutton, bass.
Celtic Angels Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
Step into the wonder of an Irish Christmas as The Celtic Angels surround you with soaring vocals, lively spirit, and pure festive magic. Experience the exhilarating artistry of The Celtic Knights, world-class Irish step dancers from Ireland and Scotland, brought to life by the vibrant, high-energy sound of the Trinity Ensemble. Featuring the luminous voices of Victoria Sexton, Aoife Barrett, Jessica Hayes and Maryann Lynch — alongside the mesmerizing fiddle brilliance of Myn Fitzpatrick — these powerhouse performers, all hailing from the Emerald Isle, captivate with breathtaking vocals and harmonies that will stay with you long after the final bow.