Christmas in Lubbock starts before Thanksgiving, with holiday markets, music, lights, parades and family traditions throughout the South Plains. The Lubbock Chronicle is collecting the season's major events in one guide. We'll add confirmed dates, times and attractions as organizers announce them.
Christmas in Lubbock: 2026 calendar
Date | Event | Location / Details |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 18–22 | Lubbock Memorial Civic Center | |
Nov. 18 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Nov. 24 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Nov. 29 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Dec. 1 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Dec. 5, 4–9 p.m. | Downtown Lubbock | |
Dec. 5, 6 p.m. | 34th Street (route details to be confirmed) | |
Dec. 6, 6:30/7 p.m. | Science Quadrangle, Texas Tech | |
Dec. 10–13 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Dec. 11–12, 6:30–9 p.m. | National Ranching Heritage Center | |
Dec. 13 | Texas Tech campus | |
Dec. 18–20 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Dec. 23 | Buddy Holly Hall | |
Dates TBA | Mackenzie Park | |
Dates TBA | Around Lubbock |
Holiday Happening
The Junior League of Lubbock's Holiday Happening runs November 18–22 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, with more than 130 merchants and special events. Event details and ticket information.
Lights, parades and family traditions
Texas Tech's Carol of Lights is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, with a 6:30 p.m. carillon concert and 7 p.m. ceremony. The Miracles parade is listed for December 5, while Santa Land remains on our watch list until Lubbock Parks and Recreation confirms this year's operating dates. December 11–12 brings Candlelight at the Ranch, a free holiday tradition with a suggested donation.
Christmas at Buddy Holly Hall
From A Charlie Brown Christmas and Mannheim Steamroller to Ballet Lubbock's The Nutcracker, the hall's calendar spans November and December. Click Here for the Full Christmas at Buddy Holly Hall Guide, including the complete date-by-date show list.
More to come
We're watching for Santa Land's full schedule, neighborhood Christmas lights, holiday home tours, local church concerts, shopping events and other family activities. We'll update this list as new information is confirmed.
Times and dates may change. Check with event organizers for details.
Cactus Theater holiday shows with more dates to be announced
The historic Cactus Theater has hosted holiday favorites including Cactus Family Christmas. Its 2026 Christmas performances have not yet been announced. We'll add confirmed shows and performance dates as soon as they're listed. Check the Cactus Theater's official event calendar for updates.
