Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in December. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back — we update our guide monthly.

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Several big artists are set to perform at ACL Live at The Moody Center this summer. | Photo via @michaelstarrrocks

| Thursday, Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $35+ | The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard, Marc has been nurturing his musical gifts since childhood.

| Friday, Dec. 5 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $27+ | Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jonathan Terrell will join the band’s “Ugly Sweater Christmas Party” show.

| Saturday, Dec. 6 | 4-8 p.m. | McCullough Theatre | $46+ | Hear the pianist and “2 Billion Streams” clubmember’s biggest hits live.

| Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $41+ | The GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter will share the stage with Mathias Lattin for the evening.

| Sunday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $38+ | The guitar icon and performer of legend is a genre-bending artist.

| Sunday, Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $31+ | This Austin-based musician has become a holiday season staple with his creative approach to music.

| Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $50+ | This mini-festival will bring performers including Lyle Lovett, Charley Crockett, and Patty Griffin to the stage.

| Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $62+ | The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time will put you right in the holiday spirit.

| Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at 3Ten | $31 | Jonathan “Jelly” Ellington has been entertaining Austinites with his holiday show since 2012.

| Thursday, Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $57+ | Enjoy stories, sketches, and songs with tons of local performers and audience participation.

| Friday, Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $40+ | The “Feel It Still” band boasts a GRAMMY for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.”

Head to the Paramount before it closes down for restoration.

Photo via Bells and Whistles Productions

| Saturday, Dec. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $28+ | Hear all the beloved Vince Guaraldi classics from the “Peanuts” universe to get you right in the holiday cheer.

| Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $59+ | The double GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter will serenade Austinites all night long.

| Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $402+ | The ACL Festival alumnus also has a show at The Moody Center the night before.

| Monday, Dec. 15 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $42+ | This holiday show and “little orchestra” promises triple the joy from plenty of performers.

| Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $35+ | The world-renowned mariachi band will entertain with renditions of classics like “The Nutcracker” Suite to “Feliz Navidad.”

| Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $46+ | The ninth-annual event will be hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of the Allman Brothers Band legends.

| Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $31+ | The show with the legendary “Rio Grande Band,” features western art, mesmerizing lighting, and artful production.

| Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $55+ | Hear the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s greatest hits at this holiday show.

| Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $29+ | The Texas crooner’s fourth annual tour features Spanish songs and storytelling in support of Texas Hill Country flood victims.

| Friday, Dec. 19-Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $53+ | “The party never ends” when this famous musician is on stage.

| Friday, Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $60+ | Hear tracks from the singer-songwriter’s new album, “Crown Of Roses,” live from the GRAMMY winner.

| Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $29+ | Zella Day, Laraaji, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Monica Valli, The McCuewans, and DJ Disko Cowboy will also join the party during this concert extravaganza.

| Saturday, Dec. 20 | 8-11 p.m. | The State Theatre | $35+ | This holiday jam session will also help kids have a holly, jolly Christmas with Toys for Tots.

| Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Free with RSVP | The singer will be joined by a 30-piece orchestra during this candlelit Christmas show.

| Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $359+ | The Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist is putting the magic in the season this year.

| Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $81+ | Say goodbye to 2025 with this multi-platinum country artist.

| Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $47+ | Let this legendary local musician usher you into the New Year.

| Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $54+ | Phones will not be allowed at this collaborative comedy show, so sit back and enjoy the experience sans screens.

| Tuesday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $36+ | Be our guest to see this classic musical, with all the tunes you know and love from the Disney movie.

| Wednesday, Dec. 3-Saturday, Jan. 3 | Times vary | Zach Theater | $28+ | This timeless tale of holiday spirit will return to the stage for its 11th season.

| Saturday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 28 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Kleberg at Zach | $21+ | Join the Peanuts gang for a holiday retelling of their famous Christmas story.

| Monday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $52+ | Ballet Afrique presents this performance to honor tradition, celebrate the season, and showcase the vibrant lens of Harlem’s jazz era.

| Friday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $48+ | Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? It’s a WWE fight live in Austin.

| Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Zilker Metropolitan Park | $45+ | Lace up your running shoes for a trot through Austin’s most iconic holiday tradition.

| Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 21 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Republic Square | Free | Local makers at this market will switch out booths throughout the season, so there will always be something new to see.

Shop in person or online for local goods from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar. | Photo via @bluegenieartbazaar

| Friday, Nov. 14-Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Blue Genie Art Bazaar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate 25 years of this holiday market by and for Austinites.

| Monday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7-11 p.m. | Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | $3+ | Bask in the sparkling lights and enjoy live performances with hot cocoa in-hand.

| Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown | Free | Peruse everything Downtown Austin has to offer while soaking up holiday vibes.

| Monday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Whether or not you believe this iconic film is a Christmas movie, you can see the Bruce Willis film on the big screen like its 1988.

| Wednesday, Dec. 10-Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Zilker Park | $0+ | Walk through the Capital City’s time-honored light display, which has been running for more than 60 years.

| Friday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen star in this 1954 holiday classic.

| Sunday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $15 | Remember that every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings while you watch this 1946 Christmas classic.

| Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $58+ | Chevy and Jayni Chase will share their tales from behind the scenes of this hilarious holiday film.

| Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $67+ | This 18+ drag show is the longest-running drag show in the country.

| Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Auditorium Shores | $0+ | Ring in the new year with local vendors, entertainment from Chaparelle + The Head and the Heart, a drone show, and fireworks to welcome 2026.

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