100 maconmagazine.com | December 2025/January 2026
OUR TOP ARTS
AND CULTURE PICKS IN
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
