Events in Cleveland

What’s going on this weekend in Cleveland? What events are happening in Cleveland’s neighborhoods? Check our events calendar below to visit someplace new-to-you or revisit an old favorite. Invite your friends and loved ones, too!

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JD McPherson December 17, 2025 8:00 pm - December 17, 2025 11:00 pm Beachland Ballroom & Tavern - 15711 Waterloo Rd.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician JD McPherson will embark on his fifth-annual “SOCKS: A Rock n’ Roll Christmas Tour” this December with confirmed stops at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom, Nashville’s Basement East, & Minneapolis’s First Avenue, among several others. Tickets are available now via www.jdmcpherson.com/tour. These performances celebrate McPherson’s breakthrough debut Christmas album, SOCKS, which was […]

View event Praetorius CHRISTMAS VESPERS December 18, 2025 7:00 pm - December 19, 2025 9:00 pm Trinity Cathedral - 2230 Euclid Ave.

Praised as a sheer delight NEW YORK TIMES Apollos Fires acclaimed Christmas program returns Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell weaves the extraordinary works of 17th-century composer Michael Praetorius into a Vespers service.

View event Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour December 18, 2025 7:30 pm - December 20, 2025 10:45 pm Hilarities 4th Street Theatre - E 4th St.

Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor whose career has continued to skyrocket since winning NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2010. He is currently on his At My Leisure national tour. His three successful stand-up specials are streaming on Netflix and HBO, his podcast What’s Up Fool? is holding steady as one of the […]

View event Christmas Ale VIP Experience Brewery Tour December 19, 2025 11:00 am - December 19, 2025 12:30 pm Great Lakes Brewing Company - 2516 Market Ave.

Want to dive even deeper into the wonderful world of brewing at Ohio’s original craft brewery? Are you a super fan of Christmas Ale? Celebrate the holiday season with us on these special Holiday VIP Experience tours, where you’ll go beyond the beer with a Brewery Exclusive Experience. Nerd out with behind-the-scenes access to our […]

View event Chamber Music in the Atrium: Linking Legacies December 19, 2025 6:00 pm - December 19, 2025 7:00 pm Cleveland Museum of Art - 11150 East Blvd.

We are thrilled to continue our popular Chamber Music in the Atrium concert series featuring young artists and faculty from Case Western Reserve University’s historical performance program, from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and from the Music Settlement. This evening’s performance features Linking Legacies, an ensemble comprising multiple generations of African American classical artists that […]

View event White Elephant A Live Comedy Christmas Special December 19, 2025 7:30 pm - December 19, 2025 9:00 pm Imposters Theater - 4828 Lorain Ave

Join host James Catullo as he scrambles to cobble together a holiday show with dwindling time and against mounting pressure.

View event The Light of Kinara: In The Spirit of Kwanzaa December 19, 2025 7:30 pm - December 21, 2025 5:00 pm Cleveland Public Theatre - 6415 Detroit Ave.

This vibrant performance guides viewers from an invocation of unity to a final reflection on faith. It is more than a celebration of Kwanzaa—it is a powerful reminder of the enduring light within us all, a light that shines brightest when we come together as a community, honoring our heritage and illuminating a future grounded […]

View event Kandy Kane Ball December 19, 2025 8:00 pm - December 20, 2025 12:00 am Truss Event Venue - 2061 W. 25th St.

On Friday, December 19th, step into the magic of the Kandy Kane Ball: Behind the Emerald Curtain at Truss, Cleveland’s most stunning skyline venue. For one dazzling night, the space will be transformed into a glittering emerald escape — dramatic, glamorous, and unforgettable. Your ticket includes an evening of indulgence: a full open bar, decadent […]

View event Sleigh My Name – A Very Beyonce Christmas Party December 19, 2025 10:00 pm - December 20, 2025 2:30 am Twist Social Club - 11633 Clifton Blvd.

Sleigh My Name: A Very Beyoncé Christmas Party Get in formation, because Christmas is getting the Queen B treatment. Twist is turning into a glittering, glowing, full-tilt holiday playground—decked out with twinkling lights and festive touches that would make even Beyoncé pause for a photo op. We’re serving up holiday-themed cocktails and a dance floor […]

View event Brunch with Santa December 20, 2025 11:00 am - December 21, 2025 1:00 pm Hofbräuhaus Cleveland - 1550 Chester Ave.

Join us for a magical holiday experience at Brunch with Santa! Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. 📸 Photos with Santa Capture the moment with a special photo alongside Santa Claus himself! 11am-1pm Bavarian Brunch Menu Indulge in a delightful Bavarian-inspired brunch menu featuring hearty favorites and festive […]

View event 2025 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Cleveland by Bar Crawl LIVE! December 20, 2025 2:00 pm - December 20, 2025 9:00 pm The Ivy - 1212 W. 6th St.

Join us for the Cleveland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2025! The city's most merriest Christmas Bar Crawl Cleveland has ever seen.

View event The Modern Electric December 20, 2025 8:00 pm - December 20, 2025 11:00 pm Beachland Ballroom & Tavern - 15711 Waterloo Rd.

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View event Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings December 20, 2025 8:30 pm - December 20, 2025 9:45 pm Maltz Performing Arts Center - 1855 Ansel Rd.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cleveland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Maltz Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Maltz Performing Arts Center Dates and times: select […]

View event Solstice Studio December 21, 2025 1:00 pm - December 21, 2025 4:00 pm Community Arts Center - 2937 West 25th Street

Join us at the Community Arts Center during the winter solstice to make your own celestial creation inspired by works in Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. The winter solstice often represents the rebirth of light and the promise of renewal. Come reflect on what this seasonal shift represents in your life. This workshop is open […]

View event Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems December 21, 2025 5:00 pm - December 21, 2025 6:15 pm Maltz Performing Arts Center - 1855 Ansel Rd.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cleveland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 80s Rock Anthems at Maltz Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Maltz Performing Arts Center Dates and times: select your […]

View event Christmas Eve with the Hermit Club Orchestra December 24, 2025 10:00 am - December 24, 2025 4:30 pm Hofbräuhaus Cleveland - 1550 Chester Ave.

Hermit Club Orchestra Performance in the Bierhall: 12:45pm | 2:20pm Sing-a-long to your favorite Christmas songs! *1st SHOW SOLD OUT – SEATING FOR 2nd SHOW AVAILABLE ONLY Dinner Specials: Prime Rib Rouladen *Last Seating at 2:15pm

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