December 2, 2025

Arts Top 10 in the 478

Shrek: The Musical

December 5-14 | Macon Little Theatre 

Based on the iconic movie, get ready for fairy-tale fun as an ogre, a donkey, and a daring princess set out on a musical adventure. This joyful, family-friendly comedy proves friendship and love come in all shapes and sizes. 

Marché de Noël: Macon Christmas Market

December 5-14 | Cherry Street Plaza

Step into the first ever European holiday market! Enjoy charming chalets, handcrafted gifts, festive music, Glühwein, and international treats. Blending French, Bavarian, and German traditions, this ten-day celebration lights up historic Downtown Macon for holiday cheer.

Jubilee Artists Series: The Tallis Scholars 

December 9 | St. Joseph Catholic Church

Let the soaring voices of The Tallis Scholars fill St. Joseph Catholic Church with Renaissance polyphony. This world-renowned ensemble has spent five decades illuminating sacred vocal music’s most exquisite works, both centuries old and eternally new.

The Nutcracker

December 10-14 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House

Celebrate the season with the 40th anniversary of Nutcracker of Middle Georgia! Join Clara on her dreamy adventure filled with magic and colorful characters as her Christmas gift comes to life – performed by local children and professional dancers in a treasured holiday tradition.

Tab Benoit: I Hear Thunder Tour

December 18 | The Capitol Theatre

Four-time Grammy nominee Tab Benoit returns with “I Hear Thunder,” a fiery new album showcasing his signature soul – often compared to Macon native Otis Redding. He blends Louisiana roots and heartfelt environmental advocacy with a serious passion for blues.

Cookies & Cocktails

December 21 | Blitzen at Switch Macon
Macon’s sweetest holiday showdown is here! Join this festive new downtown bar for a decadent afternoon of holiday cookie competition, cocktails, and music. See for yourself who will be crowned Macon’s Christmas Cookie Champion.

Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, and more

January 9-10 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House

The kickoff to the Broadway Series involves “Entertainer of the Year” Michael Cavanaugh, handpicked by Billy Joel to star in “Movin’ Out.” Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man in this high octane, rock ‘n’ roll songbook show.

Between The Lines, Jr.

January 23-February 1 

A bookish teen heroine struggles to find her place until the pages from her favorite novel start to come to life, including her fantasy prince. Written by popular author Jodi Picoult, this contemporary musical aims to tell youth, “You have the power to change your story.” 

All That Jazz: Kenny Lattimore

January 31 | Macon City Auditorium

Grammy-nominated R&B icon Kenny Lattimore brings his velvety voice and soulful passion to the stage. Hailed by The New York Times as a “modern soul man,” Lattimore headlines this annual fundraiser for the Tubman Museum. 

Vulnerable and Vanishing Trees

Through April 2026 | Museum of Arts and Sciences

A solo exhibition by Florida-based artist Carin Wagner. Her ever-expanding series highlights the loss of vulnerable tree species as a result of climate collapse. Paintings and photographic silk screens tell the story of our forests – and why we should care about them.

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