Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at the Orpheum

Holiday season in Downtown LA has a few reliable traditions, and a night of circus artistry set to seasonal music at a Broadway movie palace is a good one to add. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland lands at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, December 11, 2026, and it is the kind of show that makes any list of things to do in Los Angeles in December feel a little more festive.

When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Where: Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tickets: Through Ticketmaster (see the link below for current pricing)

What to expect

Cirque Musica is a touring production that pairs circus-style performance with holiday music. Expect the format the name promises: acrobatics and aerial work, staged around familiar seasonal songs, with a theatrical, storybook feel rather than a traditional big-top show. Ticketmaster files it under performance arts, which fits. It is a stage production built for a seated audience, so it works as a night out for kids, parents and grandparents sitting together.

I have not seen a full cast or program list for the Los Angeles stop, so check the ticket page for the latest details before you go. The listing gives a 7:30 PM start, and doors at theatres like this usually open a bit earlier.

The Orpheum

The venue is half the appeal. The Orpheum is one of the grand historic theatres along Broadway, with an ornate facade and a gold rooftop sign you can spot from several blocks away. The Broadway theatre district has been coming back to life for years, and a show here gives you a reason to see the street at night, when the marquees are lit. Plan a little time before curtain to walk the block and look up.

Getting there

Downtown LA is one of the easier parts of the city to reach without a car. The Metro B and D lines stop at Pershing Square, a short walk from the theatre, and Metro's 7th Street/Metro Center station is also close. If you drive, lots around Broadway fill up on show nights, so book parking ahead or arrive early. For more shows near the Orpheum, browse our arts and culture events and keep an eye on upcoming events in Los Angeles through December.

Tickets and the official event page are on Ticketmaster. Holiday dates tend to sell out in the better seating sections, so if December 11 fits your calendar, book sooner rather than later.