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Elf the Musical (Touring) at San Diego Civic Theatre

Elf the Musical (Touring)

A touring stage musical follows Buddy as he travels to New York to find his birth father and share the meaning of Christmas.

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December 29, 2026 · 7 PM

San Diego Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. ·

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The touring production is based on the 2024 Broadway staging and is presented as an all-ages show.

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Organizer’s description

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, "The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter," and celebrated in The New Yorker, "It's enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS." This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, "is a gift for kids and adults, and a very 'sparklejollytwinklejingley' night out!" ELF The Musical is suitable for all ages but may be best enjoyed by those 8 and older. Please note that all guests, regardless of age, require a ticket. Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, inc intermission. All balcony seats require stairs. All tickets will be delivered via mobile, and will be made available approximately 2 weeks are the public on sale. Any orders above the ticket limit will be canceled. The Civic Theatre is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals. No Cameras or Recording allowed.

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