Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson: 18x Best Award Winner

Vocal harmonies, dances, instrumentals, and Santa explaining what Christmas symbols mean

The Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson is a two-hour performance featuring the Hughes Brothers and their family singing, dancing and playing live music in a theater setting with assigned seating. The show includes a unique Santa presentation about the meaning behind Christmas traditions, plus festive surprises and humor. All areas are wheelchair accessible and the theater is near public transportation options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Hughes Brothers Christmas Show

• Arrive at Hughes Brothers Theatre
• Watch vocal harmonies and dances
• Enjoy inspiring instrumentals
• See Santa explain Christmas symbols
• Experience festive surprises and humor

The experience

The Hughes Brothers have won Branson's Best Christmas Show award 18 times, and the performance fills two hours with vocal harmonies, exciting choreography, and live instrumental music. You sit in an assigned seat and watch the family move through the season's traditions: carols, ensemble numbers, solo performances and dance routines that mix the polished with the playful. The show leans into light-hearted humor alongside the musical moments, so it lands somewhere between a concert and a theatrical production.

What sets this version apart is the Santa segment. Instead of a quick appearance, Santa takes the stage to explain the symbols of Christmas: what they represent and why they matter. The operator describes it as "the most moving Christmas presentation you've ever witnessed," and it anchors the show's emotional center. The rest of the evening wraps around that moment with festive surprises and family traditions the Hughes Brothers have built into their annual run.

The theater assigns your seats when you book, so there's no line-up or choosing once you arrive. Wheelchair access covers all areas and surfaces, and public transportation stops nearby if you're not driving. The show runs two hours, which is long enough to feel like a full outing without eating the whole day.

What’s included

• Theater ticket with assigned seating.
• access to all performances, dances and instrumental numbers.
• the Santa segment about Christmas symbols.
• festive surprises and family traditions built into the show.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Monday to Saturday at 14:00, 20:00 and 10:00, from US$ 50 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday: 14:00Tuesday: 14:00 and 20:00Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 and 20:00Friday and Saturday: 10:00, 14:00 and 20:00Another day? ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hughes Brothers Theatre

Is this one for you?Families with children and multigenerational groups will find the mix of music, dance and humor keeps everyone engaged, while the meaningful Santa moment gives the evening emotional weight beyond entertainment alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13): free.

What exactly does Santa do in the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show?

Santa explains the symbols of Christmas and what they represent, turning his appearance into a meaningful moment rather than a quick meet-and-greet. The operator calls it the most moving part of the show.

How long is the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show?

The show runs two hours from start to finish, with assigned seating so you don't need to arrive early to claim a spot.

Is the Hughes Brothers Theatre accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the theater are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the venue are also wheelchair accessible.

What kind of performances are in the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show?

The show includes vocal harmonies sung by the Hughes Brothers and their family, choreographed dances, live instrumental music, and light-hearted humor woven throughout the two hours.