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A Christmas Carol

at Ford's Theater, Washington

Charles Dickens' timeless tale comes to life at Ford's Theater in Washington with A Christmas Carol on Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 19:00. This holiday classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation on Christmas Eve as he encounters three spirits who show him the error of his ways. Whether you're a longtime fan of the story or experiencing it for the first time, this production captures the magic and meaning of the season.

Date
Wed 16 Dec · 19:00

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Ford's Theater, 511 10th St Nw, 20004 · Get directions

All dates at Ford's Theater

Fri 20 Nov – Mon 28 Dec · 29 dates with different times

  1. Fri 20 Nov 19:30
  2. Sat 21 14:00 19:30
  3. Sun 22 14:00 19:00
  4. Wed 25 14:00 19:00
  5. Fri 27 14:00 19:30
  6. Sat 28 14:00 19:30
  7. Sun 29 19:00
  8. Wed 2 Dec 19:00
  9. Thu 3 12:00 19:00
  10. Fri 4 19:30
  11. Sat 5 13:00 19:30
  12. Sun 6 14:00 19:00
  13. Tue 8 19:00
  14. Wed 9 19:00
  15. Thu 10 12:00
  16. Sat 12 14:00
  17. Sun 13 14:00 19:00
  18. Tue 15 19:00
  19. Wed 16 14:00 19:00
  20. Thu 17 14:00 19:00
  21. Fri 18 19:30
  22. Sat 19 14:00 19:30
  23. Sun 20 14:00
  24. Mon 21 19:00
  25. Tue 22 14:00
  26. Wed 23 14:00 19:00
  27. Sat 26 14:00
  28. Sun 27 14:00 19:00
  29. Mon 28 19:00

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What to expect

A Christmas Carol is a holiday event at Ford's Theater, 0.6 mi from the center of Washington. It is a good pick for something a bit different. There are 2 showtimes that day, so you can choose one that fits your plans. If you want to make a night of it, 3 other events are on in Washington the same day.

About Ford's Theater

Ford's Theater is a historic theater in Washington, D.C., that opened in 1863 and is renowned as the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. After serving as a warehouse and government office, the building became a museum in 1932 before being renovated and reopened as a functioning theater in 1968. The venue now hosts performances alongside its role as a historical site, with the adjacent Center for Education and Leadership museum opening in 2012 next to the Petersen House.

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Quick answers

When is A Christmas Carol?

Wednesday 16 December 2026, starting at 19:00.

Where is A Christmas Carol?

Ford's Theater, 511 10th St Nw, 20004 Washington.

Are there other dates?

Yes: Friday 20 November, Saturday 21 November, Saturday 21 November, Sunday 22 November, Sunday 22 November, Wednesday 25 November, Wednesday 25 November and Friday 27 November.

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