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Memorable holiday entertainment is affordable and easy in Wonderful Burien!
Celebrate the holidays with quality, community-rooted arts productions in Burien during the It’s a Wonderful Burien holiday events and entertainment series. An ideal location for creating cherished memories, holiday entertainment in Burien is affordable and easy to access.
Burien has a long history of fostering quality music, dance, theater and visual arts and is recognized as a thriving Creative Arts District with the inclusion of local organizations such as Burien Actors Theater, Momentum Dance Academy and Ensemble and Northwest Associated Arts ensembles.
We invite you to make your holidays merrier and bright by attending arts events and performances in Burien. Don’t forget the beloved holiday tradition of attending The Nutcracker ballet with its enchanting Tchaikovsky score, elegant sets and costumes.
Here are some of the exciting productions showcasing local talent:
Burien Actors Theater presents The Past, A Present Yet to Come
Opening Friday, Nov. 28 and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 21, with evening and matinee performances (Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.).
“A young entrepreneur in Victorian London sets out to produce a play that will soften his Uncle Ebenezer Scrooge’s hard heart. He turns to theatre producer J.B. Roth, who engages a broke, philandering Dickens. Are there ulterior motives for this unlikely mission to save Scrooge?”
Come see for yourself with tickets ranging from $5-$25;
Don’t miss the opening weekend deals! Friday, Nov. 28, is the Northwest premiere and Saturday, Nov. 29, all tickets are just $13. Sunday, Nov. 30, all tickets are just $7.
Get tickets here: https://click4tix.net/patrons/ticketDetails.html?_id=95
Momentum Dance Academy & Ensemble presents ’Tis the Season
The weekend continues with the performance of ’Tis the Season: ’Tis Mini taking place at the Highline Performing Arts Theater on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Join Contemporary, Hip Hop, Irish, Jazz, Tap, Theatre, and Creative Dance dancers from Momentum Dance Academy & Ensemble for a festive seasonal celebration. Tickets are $10 – $15. Available here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304991
The second version of ’Tis the Season is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center.
Acro, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Irish, Jazz, and Tap dancers from Momentum Dance Academy & Ensemble present an elevated performance. Tickets are $18 – $22. Get tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304992
Momentum Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
Don’t miss a centerpiece of the holiday season! The Nutcracker ballet comes to the Highline Performing Arts Theater on the weekend of Dec. 4-6, 2025.
Join Clara on a journey to the Lands of Snow and Sweets in this magical holiday classic. With its timeless score, beautiful costumes, and enchanting dancing, this full-length ballet will delight you with holiday cheer. Featuring the Momentum Ballet Ensemble and Academy Dancers.
Tickets are $20 – $25. Get tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=304993
The Highline Community Symphonic Band presents Believe
Enjoy music to warm the winter holiday season with a concert by the Highline Community Symphonic Band. Believe is offered free of charge, on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Highline High School Theater.
Northwest Associated Arts ensembles ChoralSounds, SilverSounds, TeenSounds, and KidSounds presents ChristmasSounds!
A season of song continues with ChristmasSounds on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. Featuring surround-sound voices in perfect harmony singing uplifting music of traditional, new, heart-warming, and fun choral selections.
This is one of Burien’s favorite holiday music traditions returning to the Highline Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are $25 for general admission. Youth 17 and under with a paying adult are FREE. Get tickets here: https://www.nwassociatedarts.org/christmassounds-burien-2025/
This holiday season, experience the joy of Burien’s arts and performances—without high ticket prices, parking hassles, or long travel distances.
Come out and enjoy the magic in your own community during “It’s a Wonderful Burien”!
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