American Music Theatre on Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster is a 1,600-seat hall with free parking. Its 2026 Christmas Show, Winter Wonderland, runs through December 30, 2026: about 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission, a live orchestra, singers, dancers and a visit from Santa. Concerts follow from January 2027, and family shows from March 2027.
Know before you go. American Music Theatre doesn't list sensory-friendly shows or a quiet room. Here's what it does say about the size, the sound, the crowds and its rules.
Hours
The 2026 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland plays through Wednesday, December 30, 2026, with shows at 10:30 am, 3 pm or 7:30 pm depending on the day; there are no shows on Mondays, on November 25 and 26, or on December 24 and 25, 2026. Concerts and other shows run from January 2027. Box Office, November and December: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm, Sunday noon to 4 pm. 2026 holiday Box Office hours: Wednesday, November 25, 9 am to 4 pm; Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, closed; Friday, November 27, 9 am to 8 pm; Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 9 am to 4 pm; Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, closed; New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 9 am to 4 pm; New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027, closed. January to September: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from noon on show days only. Holiday hours vary, and the Box Office is open extra hours around show times.
Stay close“Parents of young children are reminded that the front row of our balcony (row AA) has a small barrier but is otherwise open and could present a hazard for unattended children.”
“The AMT Christmas Show typically runs two (2) hours and includes a 20-minute intermission. Celebrity concerts last anywhere from 75 minutes to 2 hours or more, depending on the artists’ preference and the lineup of acts.”
“Our 1,600-seat auditorium is built for comfort, with wide aisles and plenty of legroom so guests can sit back, relax and enjoy the shows!”
“Our state-of-the-art sound and lighting mean you won’t miss a note of music or a moment of action on the stage.”
“For sold-out performances, we recommend arriving 1 hour before showtime, as our lot can fill up quickly.”
“For certain concerts, audience members may prefer to stand or dance, especially when encouraged by the artist to do so.”
“Due to potential safety hazards, strollers are not permitted in rows or in the aisles.”
“All bags and persons may be subject to search for safety and security reasons.”
Winter Wonderland moves from a Bavarian village to the North Pole: Santa's Elves, a group of North Pole Penguins and Santa himself appear, with a live orchestra and sacred and secular holiday songs. Each act is about 50 minutes.
Family shows on AMT's 2027 list include Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Live Stage Spectacular (March 12, 2027), The Peking Acrobats (March 18, 2027), The Price is Right Live (April 11, 2027) and STOMP (May 2, 2027), among many concerts. Touring shows can have their own rules for lap children.
The Christmas Show typically runs two hours with a 20-minute intermission, through December 30, 2026.
Christmas Show tickets on AMT's show page: Adult $59, Member $49, Child (ages 3 to 12) $30. Children 2 and younger don't need a ticket on an adult's lap.
All parking is free; for sold-out shows, arrive an hour early because the lot can fill up quickly.
Buying: AMT sells tickets only at AMTshows.com or through its Box Office (800-648-4102 or in person). Will Call is at the box office inside the main lobby.
Refunds and exchanges: all tickets are non-refundable, and AMT strongly recommends adding refund protection. Christmas Show tickets may be exchanged for another Christmas Show date and time for a $3 per ticket fee (waived for AMT Members), before the performance on your tickets. If the Christmas Show goes on as scheduled in bad weather, you may exchange for another date in the same run by contacting the Box Office before your show starts. Celebrity concert tickets are final sale, with no refunds or exchanges, even in bad weather if the artist can perform.
Bags and searches: AMT does not currently have a bag policy, but asks for a small bag that fits on your lap and no bags on the floor. All bags and people may be searched.
Strollers: not allowed in rows or aisles. If you need one to get your child to the seat, an usher will store it at the back of the theatre until the end of the show; AMT encourages leaving strollers at home or in the car.
Food: the gift shop and concession stands open one hour before showtime, with food and non-alcoholic drinks. Gift certificates can't be used at concessions or in the gift shop.
Seats and access: ADA seats are on both sides of the Orchestra and Mezzanine sections; accessible entries are on the East and West sides, and the elevator to the Balcony is on the east side of the lobby. The Mezzanine is on the main floor, the same level as the Orchestra. Non-flash still photos are allowed at most events.
Parking: additional parking is at nearby retail lots, and AMT recommends not crossing Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) on foot.
