The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert at Ovens Auditorium over Thanksgiving weekend, with two performances: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The beloved film plays on the big screen while the orchestra performs the score live. Planning a weekend around it? See our guide to events this weekend in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Dates: Friday, November 27 – Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Showtimes: Friday 7:30 PM; Saturday 3:00 PM
- Venue: Ovens Auditorium
- Address: 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28205
- Tickets: Via the BOplex event page (sold through Ticketmaster) or the Charlotte Symphony
A Holiday Favorite, Live in Concert
Watch the Grinch’s scheme unravel — and little Cindy Lou Who turn his plans upside down — as the Charlotte Symphony brings the score to life beneath the screen. It is a family-friendly way to kick off the Christmas season, pairing a timeless story with the sound of a full orchestra.
Getting to Ovens Auditorium
Ovens Auditorium is part of the Bojangles Entertainment Complex (BOplex) on East Independence Boulevard, a short drive east of Uptown Charlotte, with on-site parking at the complex. The box office can be reached at (704) 335-3100.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official BOplex event page (sold through Ticketmaster) and at charlottesymphony.org. Also at Ovens Auditorium this season: ROA at Ovens Auditorium (Nov 22, 2026).
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