Midtown Atlanta turns to its stages over Thanksgiving week. The four events below fall between November 23 and December 1, 2026: a holiday film with a live orchestra, a Sunday evening of sing-alongs and Santa photos at the Fox Theatre, a long-running holiday play on the Alliance Theatre stage, and a rock and roll show at the Fox. Each entry lists what the organizer has published and what to confirm with the box office. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, and performance schedules often shift that day, so check before you buy.
Elf in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays the full score live while the 2003 comedy runs on screen above the stage.
When
Two performances: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Jacob Joyce conducts. The orchestra's event page does not list a runtime, though the film itself runs 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Where
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. The orchestra's page links to the Ticketmaster listing for each performance, so you can choose the Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon seating directly, and the hall's box office handles phone questions about seating.
Cost and tickets
Ticket prices are not listed on the orchestra's event page. Tickets are sold through the Ticketmaster links on the page, and the box office can be reached at 404.733.4800.
Good to know
The orchestra performs the full John Debney score while the entire film plays on a 40-foot HD screen. The film is rated PG, which makes the Sunday afternoon performance a natural pick for families, though the orchestra does not publish an age recommendation for the concert itself.
Merry Mighty Mo and More at the Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre's annual holiday night centers on the theatre's own organ, a screening and a visit with Santa.
When
Sunday, November 29, 2026. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and the show starts at 4:00 p.m.
Where
The Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta. The Fox box office can be reached at 855-285-8499, by phone Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In person, the window is open Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on show days it opens four hours before showtime.
Cost and tickets
The event description calls the evening free, yet tickets are listed as on sale with prices that vary, and the Fox uses all-in pricing that includes fees and taxes. Because those two statements do not match, confirm the current price with the box office before you go.
Good to know
The program includes free photos with Santa Claus, sing-alongs with the Mighty Mo organ, a performance by Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies, and a screening of the family film Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, introduced by Jason Hines of the Center for Puppetry Arts. Guests are encouraged to bring socks to support the charity City of Refuge. The venue is primarily cashless, with cash accepted only at merchandise stands. The Mighty Mo sing-alongs give the evening a communal feel, and the show starts at 4:00 p.m., earlier than the evening concerts on this list.
A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre
The Alliance Theatre's holiday production runs for weeks and is billed for young audiences and families.
When
The production runs from November 14 through December 27, 2026, which covers every day of this window. The theatre's page did not list individual performance dates or times for November 23 through December 1, and it gave no information about a Thanksgiving Day performance, so ask the box office for the schedule.
Where
The Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theatre in Midtown. The box office number is 404.733.4600, with phone hours of 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. In-person ticket service is listed for Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., so plan a visit to the window around those hours and not around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Cost and tickets
Prices are not published on the production page, which also showed no ticket availability when it was checked. Call the box office to ask about openings for the dates you want.
Good to know
The play runs about two hours, including a 15-minute intermission, and the theatre describes it as an unforgettable holiday experience for audiences of all ages. Later in the run, an audio described performance is set for December 5 at 2:00 p.m. The theatre also schedules post-show Afterwords conversations with the cast on December 5, 12 and 19 at 2:00 p.m. on the Hertz Stage, free with a ticket. All of those dates fall after this window, but they are useful if the Thanksgiving week schedule does not work for you. The production is tagged for young audiences and families on the theatre's site.
The Stray Cats at the Fox Theatre
The rockabilly trio behind Stray Cat Strut and Rock This Town brings its U.S. tour to the Fox on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
When
Friday, November 27, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Where
The Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta. Midnight Cowgirls are listed as the support act, and the event page describes the headliners as the band that brought rockabilly back to the record charts in the early 1980s.
Cost and tickets
The Fox lists ticket prices as varying, with all-in pricing that includes the ticket value, fees and taxes, and tickets are on sale. The box office number is 855-285-8499, and Marquee Club access is available for this show.
Good to know
The Fox is a cashless venue, and its event page links to a prohibited items list and ticket office hours. The Fox does not state an age policy on this event page, so ask the box office if you plan to bring children. The band was formed in 1979 by Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, and the Fox notes the trio's string of hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
Midtown Thanksgiving Week Questions
Are there other options on the Midtown calendar? The Center for Puppetry Arts lists the exhibitions Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation and Festive Features, with admission required. Its performance calendar jumps from November 12 to December 4, so call ticket sales at 404.873.3391 for Thanksgiving week show times.
Which events suit children? Merry Mighty Mo and More, Elf in Concert and A Christmas Carol are the most family oriented of the four. Check each organizer for age guidance, because the Fox and the orchestra do not publish recommended ages for these events.
What changes on Thanksgiving Day? Many Midtown restaurants post special Thanksgiving buffets and shortened hours, and the Alliance Theatre does not publish Thanksgiving performance information. Confirm hours by phone. The Fox box office, for example, publishes weekday and Saturday windows but does not list Thursday hours. The orchestra's Elf concerts are set for Saturday and Sunday, not Thanksgiving Day.
Where can I check the details? The orchestra lists its concert on its Elf in Concert page, and the Fox publishes show information on its event pages.
