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Greenville things to do in December 2026 include the Night of Lights tree lighting on Dec 4, the Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Dec 5, two Nutcracker productions at the Peace Center (Dec 11 to 13 and Dec 19 to 20), Holiday at Peace with the Greenville Symphony on Dec 4 to 6, Ice on Main on Village Green, and three Swamp Rabbits home games.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night of Lights and tree lighting | Fri, Dec 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (lighting at 6) | Main St. at M. Judson Booksellers | Free |
| Poinsettia Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5, 6:30 p.m. | Main Street, downtown Greenville | Not published (watch from the street) |
| Holiday at Peace (Greenville Symphony) | Dec 4-6: Fri and Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. | Peace Center Concert Hall | See Peace Center |
| The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville | Dec 11-13: Fri 7:30, Sat 2 and 7:30, Sun 2 | Peace Center Concert Hall | See Peace Center |
| The Nutcracker (International Ballet) | Dec 19: Sat 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec 20: Sun 2 p.m. | Peace Center Concert Hall | From $30.80 |
| A Rivertree Christmas | Sat, Dec 19, 7 p.m. | Peace Center Gunter Theatre | From $33 |
| United Community Ice on Main | Opens in November; hours below | Village Green, 206 S Main St. | $10-$12 per one-hour session |
| Swamp Rabbits home games | Dec 4, 9 and 12, 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Not shown |
Week by week
Tuesday, December 1 to Sunday, December 6
Voctave brings “We Need a Little Christmas” to the Peace Center Concert Hall on Tuesday, Dec 1 at 7:30 p.m., with tickets from $27.50 (Peace Center page). Friday, Dec 4 is the busiest night: Night of Lights on Main Street runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a 30-foot tree strung with 25,550 LED lights, the official lighting at 6 p.m., food trucks, letters to Santa and a visit from Santa, all free; Greer’s tree lighting at City Park runs 5 to 8 p.m. with trackless train rides, carolers, live music, an ice sculpture demonstration and Santa and Mrs. Claus (the city lists free craft stations; see the Greer page). The Swamp Rabbits play Savannah at 7:05 p.m. that night. Holiday at Peace, the Greenville Symphony’s Christmas concert, plays Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 6 at 2 p.m. (details). On Saturday, Dec 5 the Poinsettia Christmas Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street; the city’s holiday page links the road closures.
Tuesday, December 8 to Sunday, December 13
The Allman Betts Family Revival plays the Concert Hall on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Peace Center page); its page shows no price. The Swamp Rabbits host the South Carolina Stingrays on Wednesday, Dec 9 at 7:05 p.m. (schedule). Greenville Ballet presents “The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville” at the Peace Center on Friday, Dec 11 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 13 at 2 p.m. (tickets and details). Also on Saturday, Dec 12 the TD Saturday Market holiday edition runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (city page), and the Swamp Rabbits host their Teddy Bear Toss against Savannah at 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 to Sunday, December 20
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play a Christmas show on Tuesday, Dec 15 at 7:30 p.m., from $35 (Peace Center page). Song Sessions with Maia Sharp, David Wilcox and Edwin McCain is Friday and Saturday, Dec 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., from $55 (details). The Peace Center’s Saturday, Dec 19 is a three-show day: International Ballet’s Nutcracker at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall, from $30.80, with a Sunday, Dec 20 matinee at 2 p.m. (tickets), and A Rivertree Christmas at 7 p.m. in the Gunter Theatre, from $33 (details). School break hours at Ice on Main begin Dec 19.
Ice on Main
The city’s outdoor rink on Village Green opens in November; the 2026-27 opening date and end date are not yet published (the city says November to January). Hours on the city page are Monday to Thursday 2 to 9 p.m., Friday 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during school break (Dec 19 to Jan 5); it is closed Christmas Day. Admission is capacity-limited and the rink stays open in light to moderate rain. See the Ice on Main page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is happening at the Peace Center in December 2026?
Voctave on Tue, Dec 1 (from $27.50), the Greenville Symphony’s Holiday at Peace on Dec 4 to 6, the Allman Betts Family Revival on Dec 8, Greenville Ballet’s Nutcracker on Dec 11 to 13, Ricky Skaggs on Dec 15 (from $35), Song Sessions on Dec 18 and 19 (from $55), International Ballet’s Nutcracker on Dec 19 and 20 (from $30.80) and A Rivertree Christmas in the Gunter Theatre on Dec 19 (from $33). The other prices are not shown on the Peace Center’s pages.
When is the Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade?
Saturday, Dec 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street. The city page does not list a ticket, because you watch from the street; it points to a parade page for road closures.
When is the Greenville Christmas tree lighting?
Friday, Dec 4. Night of Lights runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Main Street in front of M. Judson Booksellers, with the official tree lighting at 6 p.m., food trucks, letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. It is free.
When does Ice on Main open and how much is it?
The city says the rink runs November to January but has not published the opening date for the 2026-27 season. Its pricing page, which shows last season’s holiday dates, lists $10 for adults and children Monday to Friday and $12 on weekends, holidays and school break (Dec 19 to Jan 5); children 2 and under are free. Each ticket is a one-hour session, so confirm the dates and prices before you go.
Are there Swamp Rabbits games in December?
Yes, three home games are listed: Fri, Dec 4 vs. Savannah (First Responders Night), Wed, Dec 9 vs. the South Carolina Stingrays and Sat, Dec 12 vs. Savannah (Teddy Bear Toss), all at 7:05 p.m. ET. The page has a Load More button, so check the schedule for other games. Ticket prices are not shown.
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Sources
Everything above was read at the organizers’ own pages and last checked 2026-10-19 (the city’s Night of Lights, parade, market and Ice on Main details and the Greer page on Oct 17). Dates, hours and prices change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards.
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