The Prairie Center is filled with holiday spirit when Schaumburg’s award-winning youth orchestra is joined by the excellent ensembles of the Schaumburg Choral Program in a heartwarming program of seasonal music. Classical compositions, holiday pops, and contemporary works help to create a harmonious, welcome break to the busy season.

Presto! Holiday Concert

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Ring in the holidays with vintage charm! Zachary Stevenson brings the rockabilly spirit of Buddy Holly to a festive, feel-good concert packed with classic holiday tunes and golden oldies. With nostalgic flair and toe-tapping cheer, this show is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas season.

A Holly Jolly Christmas

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Schaumburg Dance Ensemble’s spectacular production of The Nutcracker! Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet follows the adventures of young Clara as she triumphs over a malevolent mouse king and embarks on a dreamlike adventure to an enchanted land of twirling snowflakes, leaping bonbons, and waltzing flowers. Now celebrating its 30th year, Schaumburg’s Nutcracker brings Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score to life with stunning costumes, beautiful choreography, and a talented cast of over 100 dancers. An annual favorite with audiences of all ages, The Nutcracker is a seasonal treat that’s not to be missed!

Nutcracker

The genre-defying trio Simply Three blends classical instruments with modern hits in a spellbinding show. From Imagine Dragons to film scores, their artistry redefines the string trio. Don’t miss a special collaboration with talented members of the Schaumburg Youth Orchestra, making this concert both inspiring and unforgettable.

Simply Three

Put on your bell-bottoms for the timeless music of ABBA in this high-energy tribute featuring pitch-perfect vocals, dazzling costumes, and all the unforgettable hits. From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen,” this high-energy concert captures the joy and nostalgia of the '70s pop era in a fabulous, crowd-pleasing performance for all ages.

Dancing Queen

Experience the soul of Memphis with Southern Avenue - a powerhouse blend of blues, rock, and gospel driven by raw vocals and unstoppable energy. Kicking off the night is Chicago’s own Sheryl Youngblood, a Grammy-winning vocalist and drummer who brings fiery soul and groove to every performance. A nonstop evening of dynamite talent!

Southern Avenue

Celebrate the unforgettable music of The Carpenters with Lisa Rock and her acclaimed band! This heartfelt tribute features note-perfect vocals, lush harmonies, and all the timeless hits you love. A nostalgic evening filled with warmth, emotion, and musical excellence. 

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters

Schaumburg Choral Program Spring Concert

Prairie Center for the Arts

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories. Suzanne will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and more!

Suzanne Vega 

Awe-inspiring acts from the acclaimed acrobatic troupe. For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.

The Peking Acrobats

Schaumburg’s popular talent show featuring area senior citizens once again proves that age is just a number!

Senior Follies

Skip the classroom and step into a night of American history-telling, live music and multimedia! Adapted from the eponymous top-ranked history podcast, Professor Greg Jackson tells the epic tale of “The Unlikely Union,” weaving defining moments in American history (1754-1865) into a thrilling narrative of the struggle and triumph of a young nation to form, define, and reform itself. Travel back in time through epic storytelling of familiar and unsung real characters from history, and return with real context for today.

Pr airie Center for the Arts

Dec 20, 2025

Presto! Holiday Concert

Dec 19, 2025

A Holly Jolly Christmas

Pr airie Center for the Arts