A John Waters Christmas at Avondale Music Hall, Chicago, IL

Saturday, December 12, 2026 · All day

Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

$147

John Waters brings his annual one-man Christmas show to the stage, delivering his signature monologue on why the holiday rules. Expect his usual mix of film and music recommendations, plus his trademark musings on festive curiosities like whether Santa has an erotic side. It’s a night of sharp, offbeat holiday cheer from the cult filmmaker himself.

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