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Light displays, holiday markets, Santa visits, Nutcracker shows, and festive things to do around Baton Rouge this December.

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Standout Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas Tue, Dec 15 · Time TBA · Saenger Theatre Standout Doktor Kaboom’s Science of Santa Sun, Dec 06 · Time TBA · Manship Theatre Standout Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz Tue, Dec 08 · Time TBA · Manship Theatre
ThuDec 10
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Rocky Mountain high Experience: A John denver Christmas, starring Rick Schuler

Thu, Dec 10 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Get ready to fall in love with the holidays all over again! Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas takes you back to the 1970s, a golden era when John Denver's music lit up the airwaves and warmed hearts across America. Acclaimed performer Rick Schuler brings it all back to life in a holiday concert you'll be talking about long after the season ends.

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Official listing · verified Sep 22
FriDec 18
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Opéra Louisiane Presents: Amahl and the Night Visitors. Three performances

Fri, Dec 18 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Three performances! Friday, December 18th, 7:30pm, Saturday, December 19th, 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 20th, 3:00pm Bring the whole family to this timeless holiday favorite!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22

Local planning guide

Christmas in Baton Rouge: lights, markets, and holiday shows

Happens.city gathers Christmas and holiday events from local venue, community, church, and ticket calendars across Baton Rouge, LA — light displays, markets, tree lightings, Santa meet-and-greets, and Nutcracker performances, all with dates and ticket links.

Lights and markets

Drive-through and walkable light displays, holiday markets, and tree lightings are grouped with dates, hours, and locations so you can build a full evening.

For the family

Santa visits, children's shows, and all-ages events are kept distinct from 21+ holiday parties, so the plan fits who you're bringing.

Book the ticketed shows early

Nutcracker and holiday concerts sell out. Listings link to official ticket sources so you can lock in before they're gone.