Events in Orlando in December 2026
Orlando has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Orlando calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Death Becomes HerDec 1Walt Disney Theater at Dr Phillips Center · Source: SeatGeek
- RAWAYANA - ¿Dónde es el after? World TourDec 3Kia Center · Source: Ticketmaster
- RawayanaDec 3Kia Center · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 4
- Dec 4 - Dec 27
The Nutcracker - Orlando Ballet
Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. Arts & Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 4
- Dec 5
- Dec 5
Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci: HYPROV ??? Improv Under Hypnosis
Plaza Live - Orlando. Arts & Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 6
STATE CHAMPS - 10 YEARS OF 'AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK'
House of Blues Orlando. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 6
- Dec 6
- Dec 9
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 18
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
A special holiday event at Magic Kingdom featuring festive parades, fireworks, character meet-and-greets, and holiday-themed shows.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 30
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Celebrate holiday traditions from around the world with seasonal food, live entertainment, and the Candlelight Processional at Epcot.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 3
Holiday Tree Lighting at Lake Eola Park
Annual tree lighting ceremony with live music, food vendors, and family activities in downtown Orlando.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- Universal Islands of Adventure — seasonal note: The annual GrinchMas event began in the park's Seuss Landing area and in Universal Studios Florida in December.
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