Arts and shows in Alameda County: 12 picks from the Alameda County guide, each linked to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.
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The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton says its 2026 Fall Season is packed with unforgettable performances, from tribute bands to youth theater. Symphony and ballet at Oakland's Paramount and other stages around Alameda County are gathered here. Source: firehousearts.org
Arts and shows in Alameda County
Theater, concerts, dance and comedy.
12 picks
Section: Arts and showstheater
November 6 – 15, 2026 (select dates)
PYTC: School of Rock Young Actors Edition at the Firehouse Arts Center
A one-hour version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on the hit movie, designed especially for young performers: failed rock star Dewey Finn turns a class of straight-A pupils into a rock band.
Dates
November 6 – 15, 2026 (select dates)
Hours
Nov 6 7:00 pm; Nov 7 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Nov 8 2:00 pm; Nov 13 7:00 pm; Nov 14 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Nov 15 2:00 pm
Chorus Eclectic celebrates the enduring legacy of Indigenous First Nations through music, honoring stewardship, respect for nature and caring for future generations with choral performances of music by Native American artists.
Laurie Roldan's cabaret concert brings Karen Carpenter's beloved Carpenters music and holiday songs to life with live musicians and guest artists, including Merry Christmas Darling, Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland.
Two-time Grammy winner Mads Tolling blends the Christmas customs and sounds of the Nordic countries with American jazz, including a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen and jazz-infused holiday favorites.
Talented and energetic senior performers light up the stage with a holiday revue of lively choreography and heartwarming music, with special guest vocal artist Deborah Del Mastro and percussionist Rusty King.
Kedrick Armstrong and the Oakland Symphony are joined by Bay Area artists for the orchestra's annual holiday party, a tribute to Quincy Jones at the Paramount Theatre, which offers wheelchair-accessible locations and assistive listening.
Oakland Ballet brings the holidays to life with dancing, scenery and costumes as Marie rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the Rat King, set to Tchaikovsky's score. Ages 2 and over need a ticket; wheelchair-accessible locations available.
Dates
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours
1pm
Ages
Ages 2 and over require a ticket; children under 2 years are allowed and must sit on parent or guardian lap
Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical: Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess, an irreverently fun show for the whole family.
Dates
January 16 – 24, 2027 (select dates)
Hours
Jan 16 11:00 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Jan 17 11:00 am and 3:00 pm; Jan 23 11:00 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Jan 24 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
Section: Arts and showstheater
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