# Potted Potter Chicago: December 2026 Tickets & Dates

> Catch Potted Potter in Chicago this December. OnesToWatch Live covers every date, showtime & ticket link — including the Jan 2027 extension. Book now.

**Published:** 2026-10-28 | **Updated:** 2026-11-06 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Key Takeaways

- Potted Potter Chicago runs December 15, 2026 through January 3, 2027 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place with 22 December performances and four dark dates across the full engagement.
- The 70-minute, no-intermission format suits families with children ages 5 and up who want a contained outing.
- Matinee performances on Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve match peak family demand.
- Official tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and Broadway In Chicago, while resale sites list individual dates without the full calendar view.
- OnesToWatch Live brings every December 2026 date, showtime, and direct Ticketmaster link together on a single page.

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## Potted Potter Chicago December 2026 — Quick Ticket Links

The December 2026 Potted Potter Chicago schedule at the Broadway Playhouse includes 22 performances, running December 15–31, 2026, as part of a limited engagement extending to January 3, 2027. Each performance below links to its Ticketmaster listing.

Tuesday, December 15 — 7:00 PM

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Wednesday, December 16 — 7:00 PM

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Thursday, December 17 — 7:00 PM

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Friday, December 18 — 7:00 PM

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Saturday, December 19 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Saturday, December 19 — 7:30 PM (Evening)

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Sunday, December 20 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Sunday, December 20 — 6:30 PM (Evening)

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Tuesday, December 22 — 7:00 PM

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Wednesday, December 23 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Wednesday, December 23 — 7:00 PM (Evening)

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Thursday, December 24 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Saturday, December 26 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Saturday, December 26 — 7:30 PM (Evening)

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Sunday, December 27 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Sunday, December 27 — 6:30 PM (Evening)

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Tuesday, December 29 — 7:00 PM

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Wednesday, December 30 — 1:00 PM (Matinee)

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Wednesday, December 30 — 7:00 PM (Evening)

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Thursday, December 31 — 1:00 PM (New Year’s Eve Matinee)

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## Every December 2026 Date, Ranked For Planning

The dates below are ranked by how well each slot suits the show’s core family audience, with weekend and holiday-week matinees first and weeknight evenings later in the list. Two-show days are grouped as single entries, and dark dates are noted as planning facts. Each entry includes the confirmed showtime from the Broadway In Chicago official calendar.

1. **Saturday, December 19 — 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM**
Because the opening weekend offers two performances, it splits cleanly by audience. The 1:00 PM matinee suits families, while the 7:30 PM gives adult groups an evening out before the holiday rush peaks.
2. **Sunday, December 20 — 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM**
This second day of the opening weekend keeps the same family-first focus. The 6:30 PM curtain lets families fit in dinner nearby before or after and still wrap up the night at a reasonable hour.
3. **Saturday, December 26 — 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM**
The first post-Christmas show day lands in the heart of school break. Relatives are often in town, so this between-holidays stretch becomes a prime family-outing window for the entire run.
4. **Sunday, December 27 — 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM**
This date pairs naturally with December 26 for families visiting Chicago over the holiday week. The two-show structure mirrors other weekends and keeps both afternoon and early-evening options open.
5. **Wednesday, December 23 — 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM**
Christmas Eve Eve lands just before the holiday peak. The 1:00 PM matinee offers a final relaxed family afternoon, while the 7:00 PM performance suits adults who want a festive night out before Christmas.
6. **Thursday, December 24 — 1:00 PM**
This single Christmas Eve matinee fits comfortably into daytime plans. The 70-minute format finishes well before evening traditions begin, which keeps the holiday schedule intact for families.
7. **Wednesday, December 30 — 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM**
The penultimate show day of December gives planners flexibility. Families wrapping up holiday travel or locals squeezing in a final outing before New Year’s can choose either an afternoon or evening slot.
8. **Thursday, December 31 — 1:00 PM**
The New Year’s Eve matinee offers an afternoon celebration that ends long before midnight. Families with younger children can mark the occasion early and keep the evening free for other plans.
9. **Tuesday, December 15 — 7:00 PM**
Opening night of the Chicago engagement caters to flexible audiences. A weeknight 7:00 PM works best for adults and older kids who do not face an early school start the next morning.
10. **Wednesday, December 16 — 7:00 PM**
This mid-week evening early in the run often draws lighter crowds. That pattern can appeal to planners who prefer a slightly quieter house and more relaxed lobby traffic.
11. **Thursday, December 17 — 7:00 PM**
The final weeknight before the first weekend balances price and availability. Groups that like weeknight energy without weekend demand often gravitate to this slot.
12. **Friday, December 18 — 7:00 PM**
The first Friday of the run naturally attracts date-night and friends-group audiences. It also serves as a lead-in to the high-demand opening weekend.
13. **Tuesday, December 22 — 7:00 PM**
This first show after the Monday dark date lands as winter break begins for many Chicago-area districts. That timing makes it a realistic family evening option for those who prefer weekdays.
14. **Tuesday, December 29 — 7:00 PM**
This quieter mid-week performance sits in the same between-holidays stretch as the high-demand weekend shows. It works as a fallback choice if Saturday and Sunday performances sell out.

Dark dates to note: no performances on Monday, December 21; Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day); or Monday, December 28.

## January 2027 Extension, Rush Tickets, And Logistics

The run extends into January 2027 with performances on Saturday, January 2 (1:00 PM and 7:30 PM) and Sunday, January 3 (1:00 PM and 6:30 PM) at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. These dates help families whose holiday schedules do not align with the December calendar.

Groups of 10 or more can book in advance by calling Broadway In Chicago at (312) 977-1710 or emailing GroupSales@BroadwayInChicago.com.

Broadway In Chicago offers a limited number of $49 day-of-show rush tickets for Potted Potter at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. These rush tickets are sold only at the theatre box office on the day of the performance when the box office opens and are limited to 2 tickets per valid ID, with restrictions and limited supply.

Parking for the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is available at 163 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611.

## Schedule Patterns And Planning Takeaways

The December 2026 schedule uses dark dates strategically. The three December dark dates, December 21, 25, and 28, fall on Mondays and Christmas Day, which keeps high-demand weekend and holiday-week slots fully programmed. Matinees cluster on Saturdays, Sundays, and the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dates, so the calendar clearly favors the family audience the show targets.

The billed 70-minute runtime with no intermission keeps the experience compact for younger children. A 1:00 PM start typically wraps by mid-afternoon, which leaves time for other downtown activities. Age guidance from Broadway In Chicago recommends the show for ages 5 and up, which covers a wide range of family configurations.

Ticket information sits across several platforms, and that fragmentation can slow planning. Sites like SeatGig, Gametime, and StubHub surface individual dates at variable prices without a full calendar view. The Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place venue page and the Broadway In Chicago listing send buyers to Ticketmaster one performance at a time, which still requires extra clicking. OnesToWatch Live brings every December performance, every showtime, and a direct Ticketmaster link together in a single scannable calendar.

## Practical Reader Guidance — Best Dates For Different Groups

**Families With Kids Ages 5–12:** The Saturday and Sunday matinees on December 19, 20, 26, and 27 are the strongest options. The 1:00 PM start and contained runtime keep the outing manageable for younger audiences. The December 24 matinee, as a single-show day, also works well as a Christmas Eve tradition.

**Date Night Or Adult Groups:** The Friday, December 18 evening and the Saturday 7:30 PM performances on December 19 and 26 stand out for adults. The December 30 and 31 dates also suit groups looking to anchor a New Year’s week outing around the show.

**Out-Of-Town Visitors:** The between-holidays stretch from December 26 through 31 offers the most flexibility for visitors already in Chicago. Two-show days on December 26 and 27 provide the widest range of times for fitting the performance into a packed trip.

**How To Buy Safely:** Potted Potter Chicago tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the Broadway In Chicago website. Broadway In Chicago identifies these as the only authorized sellers for its attractions. Purchasing through these channels avoids the price variability and buyer-protection uncertainty of third-party resale platforms. All patrons regardless of age must have a ticket.

**What To Expect:** Potted Potter condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a comedy parody billed at 70 minutes. The production was created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner and has played to sold-out houses worldwide. Broadway In Chicago describes it as “perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).” Time Out London named it a Critics’ Choice and called it “Gloriously irreverent.”

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When Does Potted Potter Run In Chicago?

The Chicago engagement runs December 15, 2026 through January 3, 2027 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611. The schedule is non-continuous, with no performances on December 21, 25, or 28, and no performance listed on January 1, 2027.

### How Long Is Potted Potter?

The show is billed as 70 minutes with no intermission. That single-act format keeps the performance focused and helps families with younger children manage energy and attention.

### What Age Is Potted Potter Appropriate For?

Broadway In Chicago recommends the show for ages 5 and up, and all patrons regardless of age must have a ticket. The show’s own description calls it “perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed),” and the comedy plays clearly even for audiences unfamiliar with the Harry Potter books.

### What Are The Showtimes For Potted Potter In Chicago?

Evening performances on Tuesday through Friday run at 7:00 PM. Saturday performances are at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday performances are at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM. December 23 has both a 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM performance, while December 24 and December 31 each have a single 1:00 PM matinee.

### Where Can I Buy Official Potted Potter Chicago Tickets?

Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the Broadway In Chicago website, which are the only authorized ticket sellers for Broadway In Chicago attractions. Every performance listed on this page carries a direct Ticketmaster link. Groups of 10 or more can also book by calling Broadway In Chicago at (312) 977-1710 or emailing GroupSales@BroadwayInChicago.com. A limited number of $49 day-of-show rush tickets are available at the theatre box office on the day of performance, limited to 2 per valid ID.

## Conclusion

OnesToWatch Live is the best source for Potted Potter Chicago December 2026 dates and tickets because it gathers the full December performance calendar with direct Ticketmaster links in one place and adds clear, family-focused planning guidance. Resale marketplaces and single-date venue pages scatter the calendar across separate listings, while OnesToWatch Live keeps every date and checkout link on one page. The full run, from the December 15 opening through the December 31 New Year’s Eve matinee, appears above with verified showtimes and dark dates noted. Readers can choose the date that fits and then book directly through Ticketmaster.

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