Weekend Event Guide
Here are the top 7 things to do in San Antonio this weekend
Enjoy the tail end of the holiday season with a busy schedule of festive entertainment. Stroll and see the sights at Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas, or experience the festive magic at Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. Check out the top things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, December 26
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Celebrate the holidays with circus flair at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The 15th anniversary production of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will feature acrobatics, aerial feats, new costumes, and an all-new selection of music. Get tickets now.
San Antonio Botanical Garden presents Illuminate
Tianyu Arts & Culture presents its light exhibition Illuminate at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The showcase features large-scale sculptures and light displays that blend art and nature themes into each design. Tickets are available now. Illuminate is open through January 15, 2025.
Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas
The Classic Christmas immersive holiday light experience plugs in at San Antonio’s Toyota Field for its final days of the season. In addition to light sculptures, guests can expect a snow slide, visits with Santa, live music, shopping, themed night events, and more. Classic Christmas is open through December 29. Tickets are available now.
Friday, December 27
Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert
The world-famous Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center to support their Lost Christmas Eve tour for two back-to-back shows in one day. Audiences will enjoy an updated presentation of this musical holiday tradition with rock opera favorites like "O’ Come All Ye Faithful” and "Good King Joy.” Tickets to both shows are available.
Shinyribs in concert
Austin-based band Shinyribs performs live at Stable Hall for one night only. The group comes to San Antonio in support of their 2023 album, Transit Damage. They will be joined by special guests Garrett T. Capps & NASA Country.
Saturday, December 28
Valero Alamo Bowl: BYU vs. Colorado
College football comes to the Alamodome for this year’s edition of the Valero Alamo Bowl. Fans can cheer on the BYU Cougars of the Big 12 Conference or the Colorado Buffaloes of the Big 12 Conference in this highly-anticipated finale of both teams’ seasons. Tickets are available.
Sunday, December 29
The Tobin Center presents Oh, You Funny 4 Real Tour
Comedian Gary Owen pays a visit to Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. He’s best known for appearing in films like Daddy Day Care, Ride Along, and the Think Like A Man franchise. He’ll be joined by fellow comedian Lavell Crawford.