One of North Carolina’s grandest holiday traditions returns to DPAC in downtown Durham: Theatre in the Park’s A Christmas Carol plays December 16-20, 2026, opening Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, with tickets starting at $35. It’s a festive month on this stage — see also The Bodyguard at DPAC, December 8-13.
Event Details
- Dates: December 16-20, 2026 (seven performances)
- First Performance: Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center)
- Address: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Tickets: From $35 via the official DPAC event page
About the Show
Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol has been delighting North Carolina audiences for decades — more than one million people have experienced it. This year’s production stars Ira David Wood IV as Scrooge, with David Henderson as Jacob Marley. Expect big laughs, beloved songs and a heartwarming take on Dickens’ classic tale of redemption.
Know Before You Go
DPAC sits in the American Tobacco District in downtown Durham, with parking decks and restaurants nearby — an easy dinner-and-a-show night. The run includes a Saturday matinee, a good pick for families. More holiday magic plays this stage a few weeks earlier: ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil at DPAC, Nov 25 – Dec 6.
Tickets
Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now through DPAC. Great seats are available in all sections, but weekend performances are the most popular.