Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: which venues?

Busiest venues: Shelburne Museum (21), Higher Ground (5), The Venetian Soda Lounge (3).

Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: is anything free?

Yes. Free: 4, including Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures, "Break Forth Into Joy": English Christmas Music.

Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: which day has the most?

Saturday, December 5, 2026, with 5 events.

Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: what’s on?

39 events from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026. Highlights: Winter Lights (Shelburne Museum, Thursday, December 3), Steve Hartmann and John Gratton with opener Coop a Loop (The Venetian Soda Lounge, Saturday, December 5), Bit Brigade (Higher Ground, Monday, December 7). Free: 4. Busiest venues: Shelburne Museum, Higher Ground, The Venetian Soda Lounge.

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Music
until Jan 10

Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures

Brattleboro
- Music
Free Tickets

Going Interested

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Dec 3 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Friday, December 4, 2026

Dec 4 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Dec 5 · 3 PM

Bella Voce Concert "Cool Yule" - Saturday, December 5, 2026

McCarthy Arts Center (Saint Michael's College) · Colchester
- Music
- Concert
$10 Tickets

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Dec 5 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested
Music
Dec 5 · 6:30 PM

Steve Hartmann and John Gratton with opener Coop a Loop

Steve Hartmann and John Gratton · Coop a Loop

The Venetian Soda Lounge · South End Arts District
- Music
$15 Tickets

Going Interested
Music
Dec 5 · 7:30 PM

"Break Forth Into Joy": English Christmas Music

UVM Recital Hall · UVM campus
- Music
- Christmas music
- Christmas
Free

Going Interested
Theatre
Dec 5 · 8 PM

Shake It Till You Make It! Newcomer's Burlesque Showcase

Off Center for the Dramatic Arts · New North End
- Theatre
$15 Tickets

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Sunday, December 6, 2026

Dec 6 · 3 PM

Bella Voce Concert "Cool Yule" - Sunday December 6, 2026

McCarthy Arts Center (Saint Michael's College) · Colchester
- Music
- Concert
$10 Tickets

Going Interested
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Dec 6 · 3 PM

Cheryl A. Ossola in Conversation with Lisa DeNatale | How Long a Shadow

Phoenix Books Burlington · Downtown
- Literature
Free Tickets

Going Interested
Dec 6 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Monday, December 7, 2026

Music
Dec 7 · 7:30 PM

Bit Brigade

Higher Ground · South Burlington
- Music
- Rock
$20–$25 Tickets

Going Interested

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Music
Dec 9 · 7:30 PM

Student Recital IV

UVM Recital Hall · UVM campus
- Music
- Recital
Free

Going Interested
Music
Dec 9

Marianne Beaulieu

Higher Ground · South Burlington
- Music
- Folk
- Indie
$18–$22 Tickets

Going Interested

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Dec 10 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Friday, December 11, 2026

Dec 11 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested
Dance
Dec 11 · 7:40 PM

Mad Robin Contra Dance

First Congregational Church of Burlington · Downtown
- Dance
$5

Going Interested
Music
Dec 11 · 8:15 PM

Charlie Brown Christmas

The Venetian Soda Lounge · South End Arts District
- Music
- Christmas
$15 Tickets

Going Interested
Music
Dec 11 · 8:15 PM

The Chris von Staats Jazz Band

The Venetian Soda Lounge · South End Arts District
- Music
- Band
- Jazz
$15 Tickets

Going Interested
Music
Dec 11

TRSH

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Higher Ground · South Burlington
- Music
- Emo
- Pop punk
- Punk
$20–$25 Tickets

Going Interested

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Dec 12 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested
Music
Dec 12 · 5:30 PM

The Walrus: A Mind-Blowing Beatles Tribute

The Walrus

Higher Ground · South Burlington
- Music
- Pop
- Rock
$10–$20 Tickets

Going Interested
Dec 12 · 7:30 PM

Lily Seabird w/ Eliza Niemi

Lily Seabird · Eliza Niemi

Foam Brewers · Waterfront
- Music
$15–$20

Going Interested
Music
Dec 12

Emo Night Brooklyn

Higher Ground · South Burlington
- Music
- DJ and social dance
- Emo
$20–$25 Tickets

Going Interested

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Dec 13 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Dec 17 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Friday, December 18, 2026

Dec 18 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Dec 19 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Music
Dec 20 · 4 PM

Solaris Season of Light - Burlington, VT

College Street Congregational Church · Downtown
- Music
$10 Tickets

Going Interested
Dec 20 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Monday, December 21, 2026

Dec 21 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Dec 22 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Dec 23 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Saturday, December 26, 2026

Dec 26 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Sunday, December 27, 2026

Dec 27 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Monday, December 28, 2026

Dec 28 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Dec 29 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Dec 30 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Dec 31 · 4:30 PM

Winter Lights

Shelburne Museum · Shelburne
- Visual arts
$10–$35 Tickets

Going Interested

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Questions and answers

Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: how many events?: 39 events from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: what are the highlights?: Highlights: Winter Lights (Shelburne Museum, Thursday, December 3), Steve Hartmann and John Gratton with opener Coop a Loop (The Venetian Soda Lounge, Saturday, December 5), Bit Brigade (Higher Ground, Monday, December 7).
Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: which venues?: Busiest venues: Shelburne Museum (21), Higher Ground (5), The Venetian Soda Lounge (3).
Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: is anything free?: Yes. Free: 4, including Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures, "Break Forth Into Joy": English Christmas Music.
Events for $20 or less in Burlington in December 2026: which day has the most?: Saturday, December 5, 2026, with 5 events.