Annual performances of “Messiah” and “Nutcracker” are just part of what’s in store from the area’s music and dance organizations during the holidays. Here’s a rundown:

Music

Sunday

Christmas with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra. Halton Theater, Central Piedmont Community College, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-344-0098; charlottecivicorchestra.org.

Thursday

“The Lost Christmas Eve” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. ticketmaster.com

Thursday-Dec. 2

“Magic of Christmas” with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000; www.charlottesymphony.org.

Dec. 3

“Magnificat” by J.S. Bach, performed by UNC Charlotte’s University Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Robinson Hall, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd.

Dec 4

“Christmas in Venice” with N.C. Baroque Chamber Orchestra. Noon and 5:30 p.m. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St. 704-353-9200; bechtler.org.

Dec. 7,8

Christmas Concerts by Choir School at St. Peter’s. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. Seventh St. 704-749-6146; thechoirschool.org

Dec. 8

“Christmas Gloria” with Charlotte Children’s Choir’s advanced choirs and orchestra. Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Road. 704-374-1892; charlottechildrenschoir.org.

Dec. 8, 9

Singing Christmas Tree featuring Carolina Voices. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-374-1564; carolinavoices.org.

Dec. 9

N.C. Baroque Orchestra in Christmas music by Vivaldi, Corelli and others. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson. 704-941-0650; musicatstalbans.net.

Dec. 12

Handel’s “Messiah” by Charlotte Symphony and Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Belk Theater. 704-972-2000; www.charlottesymphony.org.

Dec. 15:

“Christmas is a Feeling” with Charlotte Children’s Choir’s younger voices. Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Road. 704-374-1892; charlottechildrenschoir.org.

Christmas at St. Mary’s with Carolina Pro Musica. St. Mary’s Chapel, 1129 E. Third St. 704-334-3468; carolinapromusica.org

Dec. 22

“Christmas in the City” by the choral group Renaissance. http://singers-renaissance.org.

Dance

Nov. 30-Dec. 2

“Nutcracker” by Charlotte Youth Ballet. Halton Theater, Central Piedmont Community College. 704-330-6534; charlotteyouthballet.org.

Dec. 7,8

“Clara’s Trip” by Caroline Calouche & Co. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. carolinecalouche.org.

“Nutcracker” by Piedmont Dance Theatre. Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, 415 E. First St., Kannapolis. Also Dec. 15 and 16 with Salisbury Symphony at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury. piedmontdancetheatre.com

Dec. 8

“Nutcracker” by Dance Fusion of Harrisburg. J.M. Robinson High School, 300 Pitts School Road S.W., Concord. 704-455-5504.

“Nutcracker” by N.C. Dance Theater. Through Dec. 23. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-335-1010; ncdance.org.

Dec. 22

“Holiday Enchantment” by Charlotte City Ballet. Matthews Community Center, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews. charlottecityballet.org.