Midwinter Revels: An American Celebration of the Solstice
Midwinter Revels celebrates the winter solstice through traditional music, dance, and storytelling rooted in 19th-century Great Plains history. The production highlights the diverse cultural traditions of Polish, Irish, German, Indigenous, Chinese, and Black frontier communities, including featured performances by the Boston Chinese United Dance Troupe. Audiences experience multi-generational choruses, a live string and brass ensemble, and traditional seasonal rituals.
Dec 11 – Dec 28, 2026
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Tickets
Regular performance: Price 1 Adult $107; Price 1 Student/Child $82; Price 2 Adult $87; Price 2 Student/Child $62; Price 3 Adult $67; Price 3 Student/Child $42; Partial View Adult $47; Partial View Student/Child $22. Preview performance: Price 1 $75/$25; Price 2 $50/$25; Price 3 $30/$10; Partial View $20/$10. EBT and WIC cardholders may purchase up to 4 tickets at $12 each, with limited seats per performance; tickets should be purchased at least 48 hours before the event, and the card must be presented in person at the Harvard Box Office for the discount. Patrons 35 or younger may buy up to 2 tickets in designated balcony areas for $35 per ticket plus fees, while supplies last; all ticket holders for those tickets must be 35 or under and present valid ID at will call. The 35 Under 35 discount is not valid for matinees on December 12, 13, 19, or 20.
Hours
Friday, December 11: 7:00pm (preview); Saturday, December 12: 2:00pm; Sunday, December 13: 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Friday, December 18: 7:00pm; Saturday, December 19: 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday, December 20: 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Monday, December 21: 7:00pm; Wednesday, December 23: 1:00pm; Saturday, December 26: 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday, December 27: 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Monday, December 28: 1:00pm. Performance times are subject to change.
Accessibility
Free closed captioning is available at every performance; ASL interpretation is offered at select performances, with seats providing premium interpreter viewing.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy through the Harvard Box Office, the seller named by Revels, and select seats early if you need ASL-interpreter viewing at a select performance.
- Cardholders may purchase up to four $12 tickets, but limited availability means buy at least 48 hours ahead; bring your EBT/WIC card to Harvard Box Office for will-call pickup.
- Patrons 35 or younger can use 35UNDER35 for up to two balcony tickets; bring valid age ID to will call, noting no discount for Dec. 12, 13, 19, or 20 matinees.
- Use a smartphone with internet access for free closed captioning; instructions are posted at the theatre’s lobby product table, and ushers or staff can assist.
- If you donate at least $150 annually, use the donor presale for access to tickets two weeks before public sales open.
Special Events & Promotions
- Revels donors giving annually receive early access to tickets before sales open to the general public.
- EBT and WIC cardholders can buy up to four discounted tickets per performance; limited seats, book at least 48 hours ahead, and present the card in person at the Harvard Box Office.
- December 11 is a preview performance.
- The December 21 performance is identified as the Winter Solstice.
- Closed captioning is free at all performances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of performance is Midwinter Revels 2026?
It celebrates the solstice with 19th-century Great Plains songs and stories, drawing on Polish, Irish, German, Indigenous, Chinese and Black frontier communities. The production includes music, dance and storytelling.
How do I book tickets, and are discounted tickets limited?
Tickets are sold through the Harvard Box Office. EBT and WIC tickets and 35 Under 35 tickets have limited availability; the EBT and WIC offer recommends buying at least 48 hours ahead.
Can I use closed captions during a performance?
Free closed captioning is available at every performance on a smartphone with internet access. Instructions are posted at the theatre, and staff or ushers can assist.
Are ASL-interpreted performances available?
ASL interpreters are provided for select performances. Seats with premium viewing of the interpreters are available to patrons who need interpretation.
Who qualifies for the ticket discounts?
EBT and WIC cardholders can purchase up to four discounted tickets per performance and must present their card in person at the Harvard Box Office. Patrons 35 or younger can buy up to two designated balcony tickets; valid ID is required at will call. The 35 Under 35 offer excludes the December 12, 13, 19 and 20 matinees.
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