Newark Christmas Shows 2026

Canadian Brass Christmas with Canadian Brass takes place at NJPAC, featuring the internationally acclaimed quintet. For over four decades, they have blended holiday carols and classics. This afternoon concert offers musicianship, banter, and family entertainment.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a circus show with Broadway elements, is reimagined for 2026. The performance includes aerial acts, juggling, acrobatics, singers, and dancers.

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine performs 'The Nutcracker' ballet. This production features hand-painted sets and over 200 costumes, set to Tchaikovsky's score. It is suitable for all ages.

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to the legendary Radio City Music Hall for the 2026 holiday season. This iconic show features the world-famous Rockettes in ten dazzling numbers, including beloved classics and new, breathtaking performances. With...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a cherished New York City Ballet tradition. Follow young Marie's dreamlike journey through a land of snow and sweets, brought to life by Tchaikovsky's magical score and Balanchine's masterful...

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, 'A Christmas Carol,' at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. This Tony Award-winning production offers a uniquely intimate and immersive staging, filled with merriment, holiday cheer, and 12 cherished carols. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge's...

Experience the magic of the holidays with 'Broadway Sings Mariah Carey: A Holiday Spectacular.' This unique event features talented Broadway vocalists and a full 14-piece orchestra performing Mariah Carey's iconic holiday hits. Ring in the season with an unforgettable, high-energy...

PAC NYC stages a Tony Award-winning adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' by Jack Thorne and Matthew Warchus, featuring staging, storytelling, and carols.

Trinity Lutheran Church presents a concert of Christmas music, featuring Handel's Messiah and other holiday favorites. A chamber orchestra and choir perform baroque and classical music, including the Christmas portion of Messiah and the Hallelujah Chorus. Carols and festive tunes...

Vivace Arts Collective presents an intimate holiday performance at Chelsea Table & Stage, featuring reimagined carols and cabaret. The evening blends classic holiday melodies with theatrical sparkle, offering a unique take on seasonal songs and stories.

Broadway performer Clinton Roane presents 'My Kind of Christmas' at Chelsea Table + Stage. The holiday concert explores his Christmas memories through songs and traditions. Special guests join Roane for an evening of music and stories.

Broadway star Alton Fitzgerald White performs his holiday show "Christmas Time Is Here" at Chelsea Table + Stage on December 11th and 18th. White, known for his role in "The Lion King," will sing holiday classics.

Krampus' Holiday Party – A Christmas Comedy Competition 2026 centers around a theme where Santa sends those on the Naughty List to Krampus instead of giving them coal.

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's 'Big Band Holidays.' This cherished annual tradition features swinging arrangements of festive favorites, performed by a world-class orchestra. Experience the vibrant vocals of rising star Georgia Heers...

The Chelsea Symphony presents a holiday concert featuring classical and jazz-inspired works. The program includes selections from Prokofiev, Cécile Chaminade, William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Leroy Anderson, and Aaron Dai.

Chelsea Table & Stage features Simona Smirnova and Alec Hutson performing a multicultural musical program. Their set includes Christmas melodies and original songs inspired by Eastern European folklore, jazz, and pop.

Prepare for a magical holiday kickoff as America's favorite power-violinist, Lindsey Stirling, graces the stage with 'The Snow Waltz Tour.' Experience her signature blend of virtuosic violin performance, captivating dance, and dazzling spectacle. Stirling will ring in the season with...

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli graces the stage at the iconic Madison Square Garden. His return promises a night filled with breathtaking performances and timeless melodies that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Candlelight Christmas Concerts in New York. These enchanting events feature talented musicians performing beloved Christmas carols and classical holiday music in stunning, candlelit venues. It's a perfect way to immerse yourself in...

Experience the enchantment of 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil, returning to The Theater at MSG for a limited holiday engagement. This captivating show brings the classic poem to life with stunning acrobatics, whimsical characters, and a heartwarming...

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings. This enchanting concert features the Highline String Quartet performing a festive program of beloved Christmas carols, all illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. It's...

Embark on a journey with 'The Christmas Schooner,' a musical inspired by the true story of Chicago's first Christmas tree ship. This heartwarming production follows a brave captain who navigates treacherous winter weather to deliver trees to homesick immigrant families,...

This beloved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' returns for its 17th smash year. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey as he is visited by four ghosts, revealing his past, present, and future. Will he find the holiday spirit...

Get ready for a magical holiday experience as The Muppet Christmas Carol is shown in its original 35mm format. This special screening brings the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his spectral visitors to life with the charm and warmth...

Experience the magic of Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker, a unique holiday performance set to Tchaikovsky's score. This adaptation features two Jersey kids on a city adventure, filled with battles, friendship, and exquisite dancing. Dazzling sets and animated projections by local...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Christmas on Broadway, a spectacular event held at the historic Mark Hellinger Theatre. This production features TSC Worship's new Christmas album, a talented choir, a full orchestra, and an original play that...

Experience a re-imagined holiday classic with The Brooklyn Nutcracker, a captivating performance that fuses ballet, hip-hop, and global dance genres. This unique production celebrates Brooklyn's cultural mosaic, transforming familiar characters and scenes into a modern family tradition. Journey through enchanting...

Step back in time to a 1946 radio studio for a live broadcast of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' This charming adaptation brings the beloved holiday classic to life with a small cast portraying numerous characters, enhanced by authentic vintage...

Celebrate the holidays with a fresh and exciting show featuring three talented stars from the Broadway hit WICKED. They bring their incredible voices and engaging personalities to put a unique spin on beloved holiday songs, promising an evening of festive...