Balboa Parking

• Metered street parking is free after 6pm
• Self park at Horton Plaza provides 3 hours of free parking with validation.  You must validate your ticket prior to evening show times as ticket validation machines shut down at 9:00pm
• If you plan to park your car in the Horton Plaza garage for more than 3 hours you may purchase a $10 six-hour pass in the theatre lobby

Celebrate the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS with high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, Santa and his workshop of elves, and a live Nativity Pageant you will never forget!

Audience members declare:

“It was one of the very best gifts we received…”

“Rarely have I ever seen such a beautiful and enchanting collection of wonderful masterworks on one stage…”
 

San Diego’s favorite holiday show - now in it’s 18th year!
Traditions of Christmas has a whole new look. CCT is moving San Diego's favorite holiday show to the beautiful and historic Balboa Theatre right in the heart of downtown San Diego in Horton Plaza. Along with the move downtown comes a fantastic show with new scenes, a new storyline, and lots of new music. There is something for every age from 1 to 100! Come experience the sights, sounds and magic of the holiday season. You will be enchanted by customs from around the world. All your favorite Christmas stories come to life on stage and you’ll be singing along with your favorite holiday songs. There is something for everyone as we visit Santa and Mrs. Claus up in the North Pole.  Enjoy the all new Christmas Countdown of the greatest Christmas songs of all time. Christmas is not complete without a Living Nativity with its inspiring carols, choirs and majestic pageantry. Come see why over 300,000 people come back year after year to this colorful family spectacular.

New scenes and new music every year - It just isn’t Christmas without Traditions!

Show Dates

December 17, 21 & 22 @ 7:00pm
December 18, 19, 21, 22 & 23 @ 2:00pm
 

Ticket Prices

$2.00 of each ticket price is returned to the Balboa Theatre for facility maintenance

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*All Dates and Times Subject to Change.