LeafFilter Entertainment Stage

Are you or someone you know interested in performing?  

Applications will open in late spring 2026.

Click here to inquire about the 2026 Southern Christmas Show Entertainment Stage!

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Entertainment Stage

Christmas carolers

Enjoy festive dance performances, heavenly voices and merry instrumentals...There's fun for the whole family!


Thank you to Miller Piano Company for partnering with the show and providing the piano for the stage!

 


Christmas Movie Star Marcus Rosner is Coming to the Southern Christmas Show

We’re excited to welcome actor Marcus Rosner to the Southern Christmas Show on Friday, November 20! Join Marcus at 2:30 p.m. on the LeafFilter Entertainment Stage as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Hallmark and Lifetime films, along with his recent role on Sullivan’s Crossing. Stick around after his stage appearance for an autograph signing and the chance to meet Marcus in person!

Make plans to visit the show Friday—you won’t want to miss this special appearance!

 

More About Marcus Rosner:

Marcus Rosner is a Canadian actor, producer, writer, and director, most recently appearing in a pivotal role in Season 4 of Netflix hit Sullivan’s Crossing, opposite Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray. He previously recurred on the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL, with additional credits including Ride, Continuum, Arrow, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Sex/Life, and Matlock, along with more than 25 films for Hallmark and Lifetime. A Writers Guild of Canada member, Rosner has also produced twelve feature films in Alberta. He co-wrote the Telefilm-financed feature Legends of Conquest and wrote and directed the award-winning short Emergency. He has guest lectured on performance and independent filmmaking at the University of Texas and is also a member of Mensa. Which he thinks is cool.

Lights…Camera…Movies!

Relax watching see some of your favorite Christmas movies at the show! Make sure to check the daily stage schedule for the daily matinee and enjoy a nostalgic break while shopping! 

Movies Sponsored by: Mattress Firm Logo_Website

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LeafFilter Entertainment Stage Schedule:

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Wednesday, November 11th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMQueen City Ringers Small Ensemble
12:00 PM

Songs of the Season

Presented by Dennis Benton

1:00 PM

The Muppet Christmas Carol - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

3:00 PM

Songs of the Season

Presented by Dennis Benton

4:00 PMIsraeli Dances of Hope
5:00 PMThe Worship Movement
6:00 PM

Songs of the Season

Presented by Dennis Benton

Thursday, November 12th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AM We Need a Little Christmas!
Presented by McBee Elementary School First Grade Chorus
12:00 PMSaint Michael Youth Choir
1:00 PM Saint Michael Youth Choir
2:00 PM
Jennifer Alvarado
3:00 PM

White Christmas - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

6:00 PMOxygen Choir
7:00 PMOxygen Choir

Friday, November 13th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMCharlotte Christian School Chamber Ensemble
12:00 PMRinging in the Season
Presented by Mill Creek Middle School Handbells
1:00 PMThe Sounds of Christmas
Presented by Metrolina Christian Academy
2:00 PMThe Santa Clause 2 - The Movie!
Sponsored by Mattress Firm
4:00 PMMaslar Academy of Music
5:00 PM
Maslar Academy of Music
6:00 PMOpen Door Studios
7:00 PMChristmas Pom Dance
Presented by Glitters, All Stars

Saturday, November 14th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMCentral Dance Ministry
12:00 PMMotion Dance Studio
1:00 PMHoliday Dancers
Presented by Upstage Center of Performing Arts
2:00 PMDennis Benton & Songs for the Season
3:00 PMSinging Christmas Tree Carolers
4:00 PMA Chance to Dance for Special Needs
5:00 PM Frosty's Winter Wonderland - The Movie!
Sponsored by Mattress Firm
6:00 PMKenny Durbin's Band of All-Stars
7:00 PMHigh School Choir
Presented by Mountain Island Charter School

Sunday, November 15th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMMorrison Dance and Theatre
12:00 PM

Prep and Landing - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

1:00 PMA Country Christmas
2:00 PM
Charlotte Youth Ballet
3:00 PMQueen Charlotte Chorus
4:00 PMCarolina Dance Academy

Monday, November 16th:

Time:
Performance:
11:00 AMHickory Grove Christian Choir
12:00 PMPine Lake Prep Choirs
1:00 PM

Scrooge (1935) - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

3:00 PM

Acoustic Holiday Delights

Presented by Anna Rae

4:00 PM

Holiday Strings

Presented by Waxhaw Harpist

Tuesday, November 17th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMSouthwest Middle School Band
12:00 PMPine Lake Prep Choirs
1:00 PM
Dutchman Creek Middle School's Bel Canto Ensemble
2:00 PMRejoice! It's Christmas!
Presented by Lake Norman Christian School Fine Arts
3:00 PM

Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

4:00 PMDennis Benton & Songs for the Season

Wednesday, November 18th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMA Cavalier Christmas
Presented by Cuthbertson High School Concert Chorus
12:00 PMSounds of the Holidays
Presented by Cuthbertson High School Ladies Chorus
1:00 PMPiedmont Dance Team
2:00 PM
Piedmont Musical Theatre Department
3:00 PM

Frosty's Winter Wonderland - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

4:00 PMBrandi's Little Christmas
Presented by Brandi Alden

Thursday, November 19th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMBallantyne Ridge High School Dance Group
12:00 PMHoliday Bows
Presented by Providence High School Symphonic Orchestra
1:00 PM
Holiday Bows
Presented by Providence High School Chamber Orchestra
2:00 PM

Beyond Tomorrow (1940) - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

4:00 PM

Acoustic Holiday Delights

Presented by Anna Rae

5:00 PMMint Hill Middle School Dance
6:00 PMIsraeli Dances of Hope
7:00 PMCharlotte Chorus

Friday, November 20th:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AM Christmas with a Twist
Presented by Jesse C. Carson High School Honors Chorus
12:00 PM Tis the Season to INSPIRE!
Presented by Inspire Performing Arts Company
1:00 PM

A Holiday Serenade

Presented by Luca and Raquel Sharon

2:00 PMDeck the Hallmark Podcast: Behind the Scenes
2:30 PMMarcus Rosner Appearance
3:00 PM

White Christmas - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

5:00 PM

Holiday Solo Mountain Dulcimer

Presented by Bradley Christopher Ellis

6:00 PM

Snowmen Light Display

Presented by Svetlitsa

7:00 PM

Holiday Solo Mountain Dulcimer

Presented by Bradley Christopher Ellis

Saturday, November 21st:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMWBAV's Gospel Choir
12:00 PMSamantha Rose
1:00 PMChristmas Flutings
Presented by Charlotte Flute Choir
2:00 PMCarolina Classic Christmas Clogging
3:00 PMThe Muppet Christmas Carol - The Movie!
Sponsored by Mattress Firm
5:00 PM Alisha Brooks Piano and Voice Studio
6:00 PMA Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, & Friends
7:00 PM A Christmas Concert with John, Jeanne, & Friends

Sunday, November 22nd:

Time:Performance:
11:00 AMProvidence Music
12:00 PMElf Jr.
Presented by Lumi School of Musical Theater
1:00 PM

Miracle on 34th Street (1955) - The Movie!

Sponsored by Mattress Firm

2:00 PMCabarrus Dance Academy
3:00 PMTrojan Dance Company
4:00 PMDance U