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• A Very Electric Christmas Live Show
A glowing, after dark adventure told entirely in light.
Follow a young bird named Max and his family as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max is blown off course and lands at the North Pole, his adventure begins. Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias light up the stage, set to timeless holiday hits from Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky.
New this year: the holiday show is a stage performance with no dinner during the show. Special concessions and beverages will be available for purchase.
Your show ticket includes a one-time admission to Holiday Lights — valid the day before, the day of, or the day after your show date. We recommend strolling the lights after the performance, when the whole island is aglow. Make a full night of it by staying at Moody Gardens Hotel, where refreshed hotel rooms put you steps away from every light, show, and experience the season has to offer.
Enjoy elevated concessions during the show including BBQ, pasta, and fresh salads, plus two full bars at the back of the theater. Pre-order drinks and meal-combo deals when you buy your tickets.
Add a prepaid meal at Café in the Park Holiday Buffet or Shearn's Plated Holiday Special, with reservations at 4:00 & 4:30 PM. Reserve at least two hours before showtime, or dine after the show.
A Very Electric Christmas runs nightly from December 19, 2026 through January 2*, 2027, with matinee and evening performances. Doors open one hour before each show.
Matinee
4:00 PM
Doors open at 3:00 PM
Evening
7:30 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM
*Good to know: No show on December 21. December 31 is New Year's Eve Palooza — doors 3:00 PM, show 4:00 PM. Every ticket includes Holiday Lights admission.
Every ticket includes the one-hour show plus entry to Holiday Lights. Seating is reserved by table tier — the closer you sit, the more you're in the glow. Prices are per person.
Premium / VIP
Front tables · Rows A–D
Deluxe
Middle tables · Rows E–F
Standard
Rear tables · Rows G–H
*Every guest needs a ticket, including infants. Deluxe and Standard infant tickets are free but must be reserved so your party is seated together. A $1.50 processing fee applies per ticket. All sales are non-refundable.
Your show ticket includes a one-time admission to Holiday Lights — valid the day before, the day of, or the day after your show date. We recommend strolling the lights after the performance, when the whole island is aglow. Make a full night of it by staying at Moody Gardens Hotel, where refreshed hotel rooms put you steps away from every light, show, and experience the season has to offer.
Is there a meal with the show this year?
No — this is the big change for 2026. The show is now a stage performance without a buffet. Enjoy expanded concessions and two bars inside the theater, or add a dinner at Café in the Park or Shearn's when you book.
What's included with my ticket?
Every ticket includes the one-hour show plus one-time admission to Holiday Lights, valid the day before, of, or after your show date.
How long is the show?
About one hour. Doors open one hour before showtime — 3:00 PM for matinees and 6:30 PM for evening shows.
Do my kids and infants need tickets?
Yes, every guest needs a ticket. Children are ages 3–12 and infants are 0–2. Infant tickets are $45 in Premium/VIP and free in Deluxe and Standard, but must still be reserved.
Are tickets refundable?
All ticket sales are non-refundable. A $1.50 processing fee applies per ticket.
Can I take photos or video during the show?
No. To protect the performers and the all-light staging, photography and videography are not permitted during the performance.
