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Holiday Shows Coming to the Algonquin Commons Theatre

Ready to make the season merry, bright, and a little more entertaining?

Published: November 11, 2026

Ready to make the season merry, bright, and a little more entertaining? From festive jazz and East Coast favourites to classical ballet and brilliantly inventive British comedy, the Algonquin Commons Theatre has plenty of holiday magic waiting in the wings.

Find your next seasonal outing right here:

Cowboy Christmas:

Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining forces once again to spread festive cheer across the nation with the return of A Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas, presented by Children Believe.

Holiday Greetings from Steven Page:

Start the season with one of Canada’s most recognizable voices. Steven Page brings his trio to the ACT in support of his new holiday album, Steven’s Greetings, featuring new original music, seasonal favourites from his Barenaked Ladies years, traditional holiday songs, and hits from across his nearly 40-year career.

A Jazzy Christmas Classic:

Step into the warm, nostalgic sound of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Acclaimed pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo and a three-piece jazz ensemble bring Vince Guaraldi’s timeless compositions to life in a beautifully staged concert filled with festive décor, warm lighting, and cozy winter atmosphere. Expect beloved melodies such as “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here” in a heartwarming celebration of jazz, storytelling, and holiday tradition.

Tis’ the Season for ABBA:

ABBA Holly Jolly Christmas decks the halls with a holiday-season tribute to the disco legends. Sing, dance, and celebrate with dazzling costumes, powerful vocals, and ABBA hits.

 

An East Coast Christmas Celebration:

The Barra MacNeils are marking their 40th anniversary with a lively seasonal celebration rooted in East Coast tradition. The five MacNeil siblings blend captivating vocals and distinctive harmonies with fiddle, piano, guitar, Celtic harp, tin whistles, banjo, bodhran, and more.

From rousing choruses and Gaelic ballads to foot-stomping instrumentals and step dancing, An East Coast Christmas brings the sounds of Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses, and festive family gatherings to the ACT stage.

A Beloved Holiday Ballet:

Sugar plum fairies, a magical doll, an army of rats, and a journey through a wintry dreamland: The Nutcracker returns for two performances.

Presented by Trio Danceworks, this full-length classical ballet follows Clara as her nutcracker doll comes to life and carries her into an unforgettable Christmas adventure. The production continues an Ottawa holiday tradition built over more than 25 years, complete with familiar choreography, sets, and costumes. 

 

British Comedy with a Holiday Twist:

Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss, grab your teacups! Award-winning comedy duo James & Jamesy blend British propriety with wordplay, physical comedy, audience interaction, and a love of the unexpected in O Christmas Tea.

Equal parts inventive, outrageous, and heartwarming, this imaginative holiday comedy serves up plenty of laughs for audiences ages four and up. Catch one of three shows!

 

 

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Algonquin College students can purchase discounted tickets for select Theatre shows. For the complete lineup of upcoming events, visit visit AlgonquinSA.com/ACT.

The Algonquin Commons Theatre is located in the Student Commons at Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus. The Box Office opens two hours before event times and is closed on non-event days. 

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