Christmas in Chicago is getting a little spookier this year. A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience is bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday tale to the stage, combining immersive theater, Victorian-era atmosphere, and four seasonal cocktails for a spirited night out.
Running for two nights only, the experience follows Ebenezer Scrooge through his supernatural encounters with Jacob Marley and the three Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The performance condenses Dickens’ iconic story into a 90-minute production, with each scene accompanied by a specially crafted holiday drink.
Four cocktails, four ghostly encounters
Rather than simply watching the story unfold, guests get to sip their way through Scrooge’s transformation. The evening features a four-part cocktail tasting menu, with each drink timed to a different chapter of the performance.
The lineup begins with Ebenezer’s Bitter Awakening, accompanying Scrooge’s introduction, followed by Past, Present, and Punch during the Ghost of Christmas Past’s appearance. Next comes Ghostly Gold Cider, paired with the Ghost of Christmas Present, before Marley’s Marshmallow Martini rounds out the experience alongside the Ghost of Christmas Future.
4 December 2026 18:00 + more dates
Seven Star Venue
The result is a theatrical take on the holiday classic, with atmospheric storytelling and a darker edge than your usual Christmas festivities. Non-alcoholic mocktails are also available upon request.
Inside Chicago’s Seven Star Venue
The experience takes place at Seven Star Venue, located at 2017 W. Howard Street. The event space spans approximately 11,000 square feet across two levels, with a custom bar, lounge furniture, and a downstairs social club featuring a speakeasy-inspired atmosphere.
Produced by Midnight Creative, the team behind the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy and Serial Killer Speakeasy, the production has received a 5.0-star rating from 187 reviews on Fever, with guests praising the acting, clever dialogue, and cocktails.
A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience runs December 4 and 5, with showtimes at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. General admission starts at $65 and includes the performance and all four cocktails, while VIP tickets cost $80 and offer front-row seating.
