Enjoy These Holiday Programs With Iowa PBS

As the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to cozy up and embrace the magic of festive programming. Whether you're craving heartwarming classics, spirited new releases or family-friendly favorites, this year's holiday lineup on Iowa PBS promises to deliver joy, nostalgia and plenty of reasons to gather around the screen.

Friday, December 4

8:30 p.m. - Studio 3 LIVE: An Irish Christmas With Michael Londra

Saturday, December 5

11 a.m. – Mary Berry's Highland Christmas
12:30 a.m. – Rick Steves European Christmas
4:30 p.m. – The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas Show
6 p.m. – The Carpenters: Close to You & Christmas Memories 

Sunday, December 6

10:30 a.m. – A Celebration Of Hanukkah
3:30 p.m. – The Carpenters: Close to You & Christmas Memories 
8:30 p.m. – The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas Show

Friday, December 11

8:30 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: Home for the Holidays With The Texas Tenors

Saturday, December 12

11:30 a.m. – Iowa Ingredient: French Holiday Special

Monday, December 14

8 p.m. – Peace on Earth: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir

Friday, December 18

8:30 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash

Saturday, December 19

6 p.m. – Lawrence Welk: Christmas
7 p.m. – Christmas With Wartburg 2026

Sunday, December 20

4 p.m. – A Classic Christmas: Tidings of Joy With the Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
5 p.m. – Emmanuel: A Concordia Christmas
6 p.m. – Christmas With Wartburg 2026

Monday, December 21

8 p.m. – Great Performances: Nutcracker From English National Ballet
9:30 p.m. – The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come
10:30 p.m. – Emmanuel: A Concordia Christmas
11:30 p.m. – Home for Christmas With Jim McDonough

Tuesday, December 22

4:30 p.m. – Iowa Life: Holiday Special
8 p.m. – Christmas With Wartburg 2026
9 p.m. – Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah
10:30 p.m. – American Masters: Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around

Wednesday, December 23

7 p.m. – Nature: Santa's Wild Home

Thursday, December 24

3 p.m. – Nature: Santa's Wild Home
4 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: An Irish Christmas With Michael Londra
7 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash
8 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: Home for the Holidays With The Texas Tenors
9 p.m. – Home for Christmas With Jim McDonough
10 p.m. – A Classic Christmas: Tidings of Joy With the Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
11 p.m. – Emmanuel: A Concordia Christmas
 
Friday, December 25
2:30 p.m. – Christmas on the Danube
3:30 p.m. – Great Performances: Nutcracker From English National Ballet
5 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash
8:30 p.m. – Studio 3 LIVE: An Irish Christmas With Michael Londra
9:30 p.m. – Peace on Earth: Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
11 p.m. – The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: Our Hope for Years to Come

Celebrate the holidays with Iowa PBS! Enjoy festive music, heatwarming performances and seasonal favorites. From our families to yours, happy holidays! For the latest dates and times, visit iowapbs.org/schedule.