Morganton, Burke County

2026 Christmas events in Morganton, North Carolina.

Morganton holiday events

Morganton celebrates the season with the Christmas Parade through downtown on Dec 1, followed by Frosty: A Musical Adventure with the Barter Players at CoMMA on Dec 19.

Parades & tree lightings

1 verified event for 2026.

Morganton Christmas Parade

Parade
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
Downtown Morganton
Free spectators

Markets & shopping

1 verified event for 2026.

Christmas Market Fundraiser

Other
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9 AM
1834 US-70 E, Morganton
Cost: check link

Shows & theater

5 verified events for 2026.

Frosty: A Musical Adventure (CoMMA / Barter Players)

Play
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET
CoMMA, 401 S College St
$13 + tax (+ facility fee)
Hosted by City of Morganton

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Musical
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 7 PM
CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
Cost: check link

Festive Christmas Caroling w/Joe Hasty

Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2 PM
Silver Fork Winery, Morganton
Cost: check link

Miracle on East Union Street - A Christmas Play

Play
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2 PM
1023 E Union St, Morganton
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CoMMA presents Western Piedmont Symphony: Holiday Spectacular

Concert
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 7 PM
CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
Cost: check link

Kids & family

11 verified events for 2026.

Christmas Tree Luminaries with DeAnna Steiner

Other
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 10 AM
506 S Sterling St, Morganton
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Smokey Mountain Christmas

Other
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6 PM
Morganton Bluegrass Church
Cost: check link

Ringing in the Holidays

Other
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 5 PM
2272 Mount Home Church Rd, Morganton
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Show Small Showcase (Christmas)

Other
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10 AM
905 W Union St, Morganton
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A Motown Christmas featuring The Motortown All-Stars

Concert
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 7 PM
CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
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A Gilboa Old Fashioned Christmas!

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5 PM
US 64, Morganton
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North Morganton UMC Christmas Bizarre

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7 AM
North Morganton United Methodist Church
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Walk Through Bethlehem (Free Community Event)

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM
1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton
Free

Cocoa & Christmas Cinema

Other
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 3 PM
4446 NC 126 Rd, Morganton
Cost: check link

Walk Through Bethlehem (Free Community Event)

Other
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM
1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton
Free

Christmas at Twisted Sisters Barn and Venue

Other
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 5 PM
433 Lost Corner Rd, Morganton
Cost: check link