Midnight Merriment 2026
Visitors can shop late at local downtown businesses offering refreshments, progressive discounts, and special holiday deals. Entertainment across the area includes live choral and band performances, roaming carolers in period attire, a DJ dance party, and photos with Santa. Guests can also craft make-and-take ornaments, browse the Winter Giftopolis artisan market, roast s'mores, and grab a bite from food trucks.
What to Expect
Late-night holiday shopping, carolers, and festivities in downtown Concord.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Concord
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Intown Concord
Food & Drink
Capitol Street Food Truck Alley features Deadproof Pizza, The Whole Shebang, and Wandering Fox/Red Blazer from 5 p.m. until midnight or until food runs out; downtown businesses offer refreshments, and free hot chocolate and s’mores are available while supplies last.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:00 PM until midnight.
- Parking: Parking options are Storrs St. Garage at 75 Storrs St, School St. Garage at 17 School St, State St. Garage at 19 N State St, on-street parking on Storrs St. and State St., and on-street handicap-only parking on S. Main St.
- Accessibility: On-street handicap-only parking is available on South Main Street.
Tips & Advice
- Head to City Plaza first if you want a s'more, because only 500 are provided and they often run out early in the evening.
- Pick up free hot chocolate at Bicentennial Square early in the night, since it's only served while supplies last.
- Bring the kids to the League of NH Craftsmen at 49 S. Main Street early in the evening to make an ornament and take it home.
- Warm up between stops at the City Plaza warming station, which has picnic tables and propane heaters.
- Park in the Storrs St., School St. or State St. garage, because the on-street spots on S. Main St. are for handicap parking only.
Special Events & Promotions
- Many downtown businesses offer progressive discounts and exclusive Midnight Merriment deals while open until midnight.
- Free hot chocolate at Bicentennial Square is available while supplies last.
- City Plaza provides 500 s’mores, but supplies typically run out around 7:30 p.m. and may run out earlier.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do besides shopping?
There are make-and-take ornaments at the League of NH Craftsmen at 49 S. Main Street, plus Santa photos and a DJ Nazzy dance party at Arts Alley. Carolers stroll S. Main Street, and The Wandering Souls play at Bicentennial Square. You can also browse the Concord Arts Market Winter Giftopolis in the Eagle Square Atrium.
Where can we get food?
Capitol Street Food Truck Alley has Deadproof Pizza, The Whole Shebang and Wandering Fox/Red Blazer until the food runs out. Bicentennial Square has free hot chocolate while supplies last. City Plaza, in front of the State House, has s'mores over an open fire.
How fast do the s'mores go?
There are 500 s'mores, and they usually run out early in the evening, sometimes sooner. Don't wait if you want one.
Where can we warm up?
There's a warming station with picnic tables and propane heaters at City Plaza.
Where should we park?
You can use the Storrs St. Garage (75 Storrs St), the School St. Garage (17 School St) or the State St. Garage (19 N State St). There's also on-street parking on Storrs St. and State St. On-street spots on S. Main St. are for handicap parking only.
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