

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
About the event
Share a joyful holiday with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show as Eric Carle’s timeless classics leap from the page to the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical and larger-than-life puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, audiences will meet the colorful characters of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, travel the world with 10 Little Rubber Ducks and celebrate the spirit of the season with Dream Snow. These beloved tales are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, breathtaking puppetry and maybe a special guest or two.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show is the only holiday show made for the whole family—perfect for audiences from 6 months and up. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show family of productions have been enchanting audiences for more than a decade in over 20 countries to 3 million children and counting! The New York Times, Time Out, The Huffington Post and more, and receiving a Drama Desk nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience.
We invite you and your loved ones to spend Chrstmas at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas show - it’s truly one VERY festive hour.
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Upcoming dates
This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.
December 2026
- Fri 18 · 10:30
- Tue 29 · 10:30
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