A Christmas Carol returns to the Hippodrome Theatre in downtown Gainesville Dec. 5-20. Tickets from the box office; free weekend street parking nearby.

The Hippodrome Theatre brings “A Christmas Carol” back to its stage from Saturday, Dec. 5, to Sunday, Dec. 20, at its downtown Gainesville home, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets are sold through the theater’s ticket page and its box office.

Last checked 2026-11-05.

Upcoming dates

  • Sat. Dec. 5 to Sun. Dec. 20 (public run)
  • Mon. Nov. 30, Fri. Dec. 4 and Mon. Dec. 7 (group and field trip matinees)

The theater announces the public run as Dec. 5-20 on its home page. Performance days and curtain times are shown when you pick a date on its ticket site; the box office at 352-375-4477 can also give them. The theater says it still has seats at some select matinees for school field trips and group outings, on Nov. 30, Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, booked by phone.

The show is part of the Hippodrome’s 54th season, which it calls “A Play-full Season,” and follows “Little Shop of Horrors,” which closed Nov. 1.

Where it is and parking

The Hippodrome is at 25 SE Second Place, in the middle of downtown Gainesville. The theater gives this parking advice:

  • Street parking downtown is free after 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • The Downtown Parking Garage on Second Avenue, a block away across from Dragonfly and Mark’s US Prime, offers secure parking. The theater validates your ticket, which takes $2 off the garage price.

Tickets and cost

Buy single tickets on the Hippodrome’s ticket page, by phone at 352-375-4477 or by email at boxoffice@thehipp.org. The theater also sells fixed-seat subscriptions and six-ticket flex passes for its 2026-27 season on the same page. It does not list “A Christmas Carol” ticket prices on its public pages, so check the price when you choose a performance.

What to know

  • Groups and schools: the select matinees on Nov. 30, Dec. 4 and Dec. 7 are booked through the box office by phone, not online.
  • Children on stage: the theater’s photo gallery shows the cast of children from its 2025 “A Christmas Carol.”
  • More holiday shows: the Nutcracker at the Phillips Center and Acrosstown’s “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” are in our holiday shows guide. For lights, parades and Santa visits, see holiday lights and Christmas events.

Dates and venues as listed on the Visit Gainesville calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.

Frequently asked questions

When is A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome in 2026?

The Hippodrome Theatre says A Christmas Carol returns to its stage Dec. 5-20, 2026.

How do I buy tickets for A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome?

Through the theater’s ticket site at thehipp.org or the box office at 352-375-4477 and boxoffice@thehipp.org.

Can schools or groups book a matinee?

Yes. The theater says some group and field trip matinees still have seats on Nov. 30, Dec. 4 and Dec. 7. Call the box office at 352-375-4477 to book.

Where do I park for the Hippodrome?

Downtown street parking is free after 8 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. The Downtown Parking Garage on Second Avenue is a block away, and the theater validates tickets for $2 off.