Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

A special event for all the family arrives at the Louisville Palace this Christmas! Presented by MAGIC INC. (Making Art Grow in Children) Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a specially curated children-friendly version of the ballet classic, The Nutcracker. With a shorter run time and performed by some of the local area's most talented young dancers, Nutcracker in a Nutshell is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to this holiday treat!

The glorious Gilded Age shines brightly in the the World Ballet Company's world premiere production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's cherished novel! Let the elegant costumes and sumptuous sets whisk you back to the Jazz Age where the mystery of self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby captures the imaginations of the well-heeled West Egg community.

Hey kids, Mickey's back and he's brought all his friends. This fall, Disney Jr. will be making its way around the United States in the Let's Play Live tour, and will be bringing all your little ones' favorite characters to a stage near you. And if that's not enough, for the first time Ariel and SuperKitties Bitsy will be joining Mickey on stage for dances and songs. Perfect for preschoolers and the whole family, make this your first experience of where the magic begins with the House of Mouse!

Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!