Aurora Theatre's Christmas Canteen runs Nov. 19 to Dec. 23, 2026, in downtown Lawrenceville: every showtime, the box office, parking and what to expect.

Aurora Theatre’s Christmas Canteen 2026 runs Nov. 19 to Dec. 23 in downtown Lawrenceville. The holiday revue plays the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage at Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., with evening shows at 8 p.m. and weekend matinees at 2:30 p.m. Aurora calls it suitable for all ages.

Last checked Nov. 2, 2026. Dates come from Aurora Theatre’s Christmas Canteen 2026 page and showtimes from its box office listing. This page is updated for each year’s Canteen at the same address.

Updated Nov. 2: the box office no longer lists shows on Wednesday, Dec. 9, or Wednesday, Dec. 16; those weeks now start Thursday. Aurora has also named the cast.

Know before you go

  • When: Nov. 19 to Dec. 23, 2026; the box office also lists Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m.
  • Where: Aurora Theatre, Metro Waterproofing Main Stage, 128 E. Pike St.
  • Ages: all ages, according to Aurora
  • Tickets: box office, 678-226-6222, boxoffice@auroratheatre.com
  • Prices: not published on the show page or the box office listing as of Nov. 2

What it is

Christmas Canteen is Aurora Theatre’s annual holiday show, a revue of “Christmas classics you know and love” with “joyful music, lively dance numbers, and laugh-out-loud comedy,” according to the theater. Katie Erin Chambers directs the 2026 edition, with musical direction by Amy Duffy. Aurora bills it as an Aurora original.

Galen Crawley and Russell Alexander II host. The ensemble is Candy McLellan, Cole Ferguson, Greg Hunter, Asher Patten, Kristin Talley and Rose Seton, with Ashlee McNeill and Alex De La Vega as the featured ensemble, according to Aurora’s show page.

Every performance

The box office lists these 30 performances as of Nov. 2. Matinees are at 2:30 p.m.; evenings are at 8 p.m. unless noted.

Week Dates and times
Opening week Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving weekend Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 28, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 2-6 Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.; Thursday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 10-13 Thursday, Dec. 10, and Friday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 17-20 Thursday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m.
Closing Tuesday, Dec. 22, and Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2:30 and 8 p.m.

There are no performances Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, which is the night of the county’s free tree lighting at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. See our Thanksgiving page.

Tickets

Tickets are sold through the Aurora Theatre and Lawrenceville Arts Center box office, online or at 678-226-6222. The arts center lists box office hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Aurora also sells season tickets, which it says offer better seats at lower prices. Aurora’s show page did not list single-ticket prices when we checked, and we will add them when it does.

Parking and getting there

Parking downtown is free. The City of Lawrenceville lists more than 1,200 free public spaces in color-coded decks and lots, including the Blue Deck at 225 Luckie St. and the Purple Deck at 147 E. Crogan St. The full list is on our getting around page. Lane closures downtown are on the road construction and closures page.

More holiday shows downtown

  • Southern Ballet Theatre’s A Very Grinchy Christmas, Nov. 20-22 at the Lawrenceville Arts Center: 7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday (details).
  • Southern Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, Dec. 18-20 at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, with the Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra. See our Nutcracker page.
  • The tree lighting and the rest of the season are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.

What it means for you

  • Weekend matinees are the family pick; Aurora calls the show suitable for all ages.
  • Thanksgiving weekend has four shows, Nov. 27-29.
  • The last chance is Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Frequently asked questions

When is Christmas Canteen 2026?

Aurora Theatre lists Christmas Canteen 2026 from Nov. 19 to Dec. 23, 2026, on its Metro Waterproofing Main Stage in downtown Lawrenceville. Its box office also lists a 7 p.m. performance Wednesday, Nov. 18.

What time does Christmas Canteen start?

Evening shows start at 8 p.m. and weekend matinees at 2:30 p.m., according to the box office schedule. There is one 10 a.m. performance on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Is Christmas Canteen good for kids?

Aurora Theatre says the show is suitable for all ages. It is a holiday revue of Christmas songs, dance numbers and comedy.

How do I buy Christmas Canteen tickets?

Through the Aurora Theatre and Lawrenceville Arts Center box office, online or at 678-226-6222 or boxoffice@auroratheatre.com. Aurora had not published single-ticket prices on its show page when we checked on Oct. 8.

Where do I park for Christmas Canteen?

Downtown Lawrenceville has more than 1,200 free public parking spaces in color-coded decks and lots, according to the city, including the Blue Deck at 225 Luckie St.