Events in December 2025

The iconic opera returns to Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House with favorites and new productions.

See an Off-Broadway, family-friendly production of this annual holiday favorite.

Back on Broadway, this musical pits America versus Russia at the World Chess Championship—and espionage and romance rule.

This New York Public Library exhibit explores the impact of Middle Eastern and North African immigration on the City.

Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy is adapted for current audiences as a political thriller.

This musical revival weaves the stories of three different families struggling to hold onto the American dream in the early 20th century.

Holiday decor gets a historical makeover with the American Museum of Natural History's annual Origami Holiday Tree.

This contemporary show at Alice Austen Museum explores queer women's relationships with the seashore.

This exhibition at the NYPL for Performing Arts takes a focused look at the work of Black artists on Broadway.