Erie arts and entertainment to see in November, December 2025

• Performances include “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” and the Erie Philharmonic’s holiday pops concert.
• Several venues, including the Erie Art Museum, will offer family-friendly activities.
• Notable performers visiting the area include Trombone Shorty, Darren Criss, Chris Kattan and Chevy Chase.

November brings Thanksgiving, with Christmas only weeks behind, and both months are also full of arts and entertainment around Erie.

Here are some suggestions for what to see and do between holiday shopping and meals. We’ll keep updating the list and you can find even more at GoErie.com/calendar.

November

Art After Dark: Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Tour the galleries at 5 p.m., live music from 6 to 8 by Danny and the Daddios. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, free for age 16 and younger.

Access for All: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Nov. 15 and Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Free admission days.

“Footloose”: Nov. 6-8, 7 p.m., and Nov. 8, 2 p.m., McDowell Intermediate High School, 3320 Caughey Road. Musical presented by the McDowell Center for the Performing Arts. $15.

Friendsgiving Concert: Nov. 7, 6-11 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Performances by The Breeze Band and Edgewood Heavy. $28.75 in advance, $34 day of, plus fees.

Disco Heat: Nov. 7, 5-11:59 p.m., FEED Media Art Center, 1307 State St. Records, dancing, art and community. $5 in advance, $10 day of.

John Shyrock and Jeff Shaw: Nov. 7 and 8, 7 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Emma: A Pop Musical”: Nov. 7 and 14, 7 p.m., and Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Tickets were to go on sale Oct. 14.

“Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!”: Nov. 8, 1 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. New stage production of the series. $66.75, $51.75, $41.75, $26.75 plus fees.

Second Sunday: Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Drop-in art making for families. Pay what you wish.

“Carson the Magnificent – A Look at the Iconic TV Host and His Impact on Comedy Today”: Nov. 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St. With author Mike Thomas and Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center. $36.05 general admission, $61.80 preferred seating.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. $25-$50.

Film 10|20: Nov. 12, 5-10 p.m., feature presentation at 7 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Screening “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.” $10.

Get the Led Out concert: Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Performance by Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band. $49.75 plus fees.

Darren Criss: Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. $40-$65.

Gaither Vocal Band: Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Erie First Assembly, 8150 Oliver Road. “Love Like I’m Leaving Tour.” $69.85 for artist circle, $42.82 for general admission, $39.22 for seniors and children general admission.

“Journey to the Poles of Inaccessibility”: Nov. 13-15 and 20-22, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 16 and 23, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. $20 plus fees.

Kelly MacFarland and the Alans: Nov. 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Mahler’s Sixth”: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic symphony concert featuring music of Gustav Mahler. $17-$63.

Comedy Open Mic Night: Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. All levels of talent. Free.

Film 10|20: Nov. 19, 5-10 p.m., feature presentation at 7 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Screening “Superman.” $10.

“Funny Women of a Certain Age”: Nov. 20-22, 7 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. With Carole Montgomery, Leighann Lord and Missy Hall. $30.

“Little Women”: Nov. 20-22, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Taylor Little Theatre, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Play adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. $15 for adults, $10 for ages 60 and older and non-Mercyhurst students, plus fees.

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze”: Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Broadway-style production with awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. $75, $63, $51 plus fees.

Festival of Trees: Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. See decorated trees and more. $10 for adults, $8 for 12 and younger.

Festival After Dark: Nov. 29, 7-11 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. Performance by Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos, local spirit tastings, festive feast, holiday cheer. $80

December

Comedy Open Mic Night: Dec. 1 and 15, 7-9 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. All levels of talent. Free.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show: Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The traditional holiday show returns. $75, $63, $51 plus fees.

Disney on Ice: Dec. 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and Dec. 6 and 7, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Road Trip Adventures” with Mickey Mouse and friends. $28.18-$64.26.

The Collingsworth Family: Dec. 5, 7 p.m., First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road. “A True Family Christmas Tour 2025.” $74.75 for artist circle, $51.75 for gold circle, $28.75 general admission, free for ages 14 and younger with adult gold circle or general admission purchase.

Tammy Pescatelli: Dec. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Frozen: The Broadway Musical”: Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 18-20, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 14, 21, 27 and 28 and Jan. 3 and 4, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Tickets were to go on sale Nov. 11.

“Come Home for the Holidays”: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic pops concert with special guests, the Philharmonic Choruses and ballet dancers. $17-$68.

“Christmas Memories”: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 5:30 p.m., and Dec. 14 and 21, 2:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. $51 for adults; $45 for ages 65-plus, students and military; $41 for ages 6-11, plus fees.

“A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase”: Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Q&A follows screening of the film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” $27, $37.25, $57.75, $78.50, $254.50 plus fees.

At the Warner: Chevy Chase to make appearance in Erie in December

“The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa”: Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Show with Melissa Errico and Billy Stritch. $45-$55.

Gallery Night: Dec. 12, 5-10 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St., and various other area venues. More details to come.

Chris Kattan: Dec. 12 and 13, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $30.

Second Saturday Beach Art: Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Inner-City Neighborhood Art House, 201 E. 10th St. Turn beach glass, driftwood, rocks and accessories into works of art. Registration required. Free.

Final Harvest: Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m., Federated Church, 11995 Main St., East Springfield. “A Christmas to Remember” concert. Free.

“An 814 Christmas”: Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., Orchard Beach Assembly, 2025 Orchard Beach Road, North East. With The Band 814 and musical guests Ashes to Crowns, DeWayne Moore, Jk.A and Amanda Post. $23.18.

“Erie’s Nutcracker Reimagined”: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., and Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Lake Erie Ballet Co. production. $36.25, $46.50, $56.75 plus fees.

Second Sunday: Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Drop-in art making for families. Pay what you wish.

“PACA’s Holiday Extravaganza”: Dec. 18-20, 7:30 p.m., Performing Artist Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. $20 plus fees.

Joel Meyers: Dec. 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Candlelight: Christmas Concert on Strings”: Dec. 20, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple of Erie, 32 W. Eighth St. Candlelight Concert by Listeso String Quartet. $48, $43 and $29.50.

Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@gannett.com.