The Southern Christmas Show is the largest Christmas Show in North America. Shop in-person with REAL people for holiday gifts such as apparel, seasonal décor, jewelry, housewares & home décor, toys, gourmet foods, and MORE. Plus, support artisans, taste delicious wines, and enjoy holiday décor that will inspire you.

Whether you’re joining us at The Park Expo & Conference Center with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family & friends, visit the show to check out hundreds of vendors all under one roof. There’s no better place to kick off the holiday season… you’ll be in the Christmas spirit after a visit to the Southern Christmas Show!

Show highlights include a Dickens-style village with over 30 shops, holiday designer rooms, freshly-cut and decorated Christmas trees, miniature scenes, model railroads, and of course, Santa Claus.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: Benefit Preview Night

Get an early look & be first to shop at this year’s Southern Christmas Show plus,  enjoy free parking, hors d’oeuvres, festive entertainment, and do good! For each preview night ticket sold, 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to our charity partner. 

Preview Night Admission Includes:

- Preview the show & be first to shop from 400+ vendors! See the new show's themed entrance, festive decorator rooms, magical Christmas tree lane, and much more...all before it opens to general admission.

- Free Parking.

- Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and tasty treats as you shop.  

- For each Preview Night ticket sold, 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to The Sandbox. Feel good knowing your ticket is supporting families in the Charlotte community! 

- Opportunity to register to win awesome prize packages!

- The first 250 guests can receive this year's commemorative ornament! 

Tickets: $30 Admission Online and At the Door

Entertainment Stage:

6:00 PM: Landau Eugene

7:00 PM: Landau Eugene

Thursday, November 13, 2025

11:00 AM: Charlotte Christian School Choir, Orchestra, and Band

12:00 PM: Merry Little Christmas

1:00 PM: Cuthbertson High School Concert Chorus

2:00 PM: Cuthbertson High School Ladies Chorus

3:00 PM: Holiday Acoustics and More!

4:00 PM: Babes in Toyland - The Movie!

6:00 PM: Mountain Island Charter School

7:00 PM: Hope of Israel

Friday, November 14, 2025

11:00 AM: Charlotte Christian School Choir, Orchestra, and Band

12:00 PM: Ringing in the Season

1:00 PM: The Dancing Reindeer

2:00 PM: Santa's Musical Elves

3:00 PM: Mint Hill Middle School Dance 

4:00 PM: Prep and Landing – The Movie!

5:00 PM: Melodies & Memories

6:00 PM: Open Door Studios

7:00 PM: Piedmont Dance Team

Saturday, November 15, 2025

11:00 AM: Nutcracker
Performed by Charlotte Youth Ballet

12:00 PM: Christmas with Trishmas

1:00 PM: ELF - The Movie!

3:00 PM: Singing Christmas Tree

4:00 PM: The Holiday Performers

5:00 PM: A Chance to Dance for Special Needs

6:00 PM: Carolina Classic Cloggers

7:00 PM: Christmas Showcase

Sunday, November 16, 2025

11:00 AM: Dance Through the Holidays
Performed by QC Dance

12:00 PM: Lumi School of Musical Theatre

1:00 PM: Christmas with Trishmas

2:00 PM: Sleigh All Day 

3:00 PM: Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie!

4:00 PM: Carolina Dance Academy

Monday, November 17, 2025

11:00 AM: Queen City Ringers Small Ensemble

12:00 PM: Metrolina Christian Academy Choir

1:00 PM: Metrolina Christian Academy Choir

2:00 PM: Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) - The Movie!

4:00 PM    Dennis Benton Ministries

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

12:00 PM: We Need a Little Christmas!

1:00 PM: Hickory Grove Christian School Vocal Ensemble

2:00 PM: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy Chorus

3:00 PM: How the Toys Saved Christmas (1997) - The Movie!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

11:00 AM: The Santa Clause 2 - The Movie!

1:00 PM: Bel Canto Choir

2:00 PM: Providence High School Guitar Ensemble

3:00 PM: Providence High School Chamber Orchestra

4:00 PM: Providence High School Symphonic Orchestra

Thursday, November 20, 2025

11:00 AM: Winter Dreams

12:00 PM: Scrooge (1935) - The Movie!

2:00 PM: Tis’ the season to INSPIRE!

Friday, November 21, 2025

11:00 AM: Northwest School of the Arts String Orchestra

12:00 PM: Christmas with a Twist

1:00 PM    St. Michael Children's Choir

2:00 PM: St. Michael Children's Choir

3:00 PM: Frosty's Winter Wonderland - The Movie!

4:00 PM: Maslar Academy of Music

5:00 PM: Maslar Academy of Music

6:00 PM: Singing in the Season

7:00 PM: Charlotte Chorale

Saturday, November 22, 2025

11:00 AM: Gospel Choir (in partnership with WBAV)

12:00 PM: CSM Dance - Central Church

1:00 PM: Christmas Fluting

2:00 PM: NHS Dance Company

4:00 PM: Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie!

5:00 PM: Oxygen Choir

6:00 PM: A Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, and Friends

7:00 PM: A Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, and Friends

Sunday, November 23, 2025

11:00 AM: OnStage School of Music - Choir

12:00 PM: OnStage School of Music

1:00 PM: Queen Charlotte Chorus

2:00 PM: Holiday Highlights

3:00 PM: Mickey's Christmas Carol - The Movie!

4:00 PM: Alisha Brooks Piano and Voice Studio

Show Date: November 13 - 23, 2025

Hours:
SUN-WED 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
THU-SAT 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205

General Admission:
Adult (Ages 13+) Weekday: $20
Adult (Ages 13+) Weekend: $23
Child - Weekday & Weekend: $12
Children 5 & Under: Free

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