Christmas Shows Near Elizabeth 2026

American Repertory Ballet brings this classic holiday tradition to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s score and a cast of over 100 dancers. Visitors follow Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they battle larger-than-life mice alongside toy soldiers. The journey continues through...

In this immersive adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale by Jack Thorne, audiences are wrapped around the action as cold-hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge encounters four visiting ghosts. The staging is filled with music, holiday treats, and live performances of beloved...

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents the classic holiday ballet set to Tchaikovsky's recognizable score. The production transports audiences to a dazzling winter wonderland with over 200 costumes and hand-painted sets. Featured musical highlights include the “Waltz of the...

Nimbus Dance reimagines the holiday classic with a Garden State journey following two children who uncover a magical nutcracker inside a mysterious golden suitcase. Professional dancers perform alongside youth dancers amid larger-than-life sets, sparkling costumes, and animated projections. Audiences follow...

Audiences watch a culturally immersive production that reimagines classic Nutcracker scenes through the lens of Brooklyn's cultural mosaic. The performance fuses ballet, hip-hop, and global dance genres, featuring a pop-and-locking Herr Drosselmeyer, a hip-hop battle scene, and a bohemian Mother...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Prudential Center with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Attendees can watch the live arena performance and start their evening at the nearby Prudential Lounge for drinks.

Audiences watch the classic 1983 holiday movie brought to life on stage, set in 1940s Indiana. The production follows young Ralphie Parker as he schemes to receive an official Red Ryder Air Rifle for Christmas, navigating iconic moments including pink...

Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle remixes Tchaikovsky’s classic score with hip hop choreography. The production features a powerhouse cast of a dozen dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and an opening set from hip hop founding...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze presents a holiday circus spectacular wrapped in a Broadway-style production. Audiences can watch aerial acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, and acrobatics on stage. The performance also features live singers, dancers, and festive holiday characters.

Hosted by Nina West, this theatrical holiday extravaganza features a lineup of drag superstars from RuPaul’s Drag Race performing live on stage. Audiences can enjoy over-the-top lip-sync numbers, comedy, elaborate costumes, Broadway-style staging, and holiday-themed routines. Performers include Myki Meeks,...

Visitors experience a high-energy musical celebration featuring veteran entertainers and Broadway performers recreating iconic Motown classics. The stage production showcases classic Motown choreography, period costumes designed by Tony Award-winner Evie Ross, and carefully arranged vocal harmonies. Audiences can sing and...

Audiences gather in the landmark museum's Greek Revival double parlor to hear Charles Dickens recount his classic holiday story. The intimate performance is staged using Dickens’s own script amidst period furnishings, flickering candles, and nineteenth-century holiday decorations.

Guests can enjoy a heartwarming holiday concert featuring vocal trio Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Patrick Hyland. The performance blends traditional Christmas favorites from the album We Three Kings with beloved Irish songs. Audiences experience an evening filled with rich...

Concerts at Saint Thomas presents the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys performing Handel's Messiah alongside New York Baroque Incorporated. Conducted by Richard Tanner, the performance features vocal soloists Elisse Albian, Jay Carter, Andrew Bearden Brown, and Enrico Lagasca....

Guests can enjoy a screening of the classic holiday film "A Christmas Story" on the big screen. Following the movie, star Peter Billingsley takes the stage for a moderated interview detailing behind-the-scenes stories and answers questions directly from the audience....

Audiences experience two distinct musical journeys inspired by the classic holiday story, contrasting Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" with Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's vibrant jazz reimagining. The performance opens with orchestral selections by Coleridge-Taylor, Rachmaninoff, and Humperdinck. The program brings...

Longtime friends Jennifer Brackenbury and Melissa McHale, creators of Teacher Lunch and hosts of the podcast Teacher Lunch Unwrapped, bring their signature humor and chemistry to the stage. The show offers candid conversations, laughter, and personal stories reflecting the chaotic...

Celebrate the season with a festive program of holiday favorites for the whole family. Musicians of all ages come together to perform beloved seasonal classics, joyful traditions, and uplifting orchestral selections. The performance features the NJYS Philharmonia alongside the Plainfield...

Audiences can experience a Christmas-themed circus production featuring breathtaking stunts, circus skills, magic, illusions, and comedy. Guests can meet and greet their favorite holiday characters throughout the event. Children and families can also write their own letters to Santa with...

The Boys of the Saint Thomas Choir perform an annual winter concert featuring traditional carols, contemporary winter favorites, and sing-along hymns. Conductor Richard Tanner and organist Jeremiah Stephenson join the choir for this family-friendly presentation. The performance lasts approximately one...

Guests can experience a 35mm presentation of the classic holiday film following a live holiday organ concert. Visitors can stop by the lobby to meet Santa Claus, share last-minute holiday wishes, and snap a selfie. The venue's Café also offers...

Award-winning tenors, guest soloists, and holiday choruses join the New Jersey Festival Orchestra for a celebration of tenor music and seasonal classics. Led by conductor David Wroe, the performance features a family festival of symphonic pops and wintertime favorites.

Guests cruise New York Harbor aboard the luxury 1920s-style Yacht Manhattan II, decked out in festive holiday decor. A live jazz trio performs holiday tunes as the vessel glides past illuminated city sights, including Battery Park, Ellis Island, and the...

The renowned all-brass quintet performs a family-friendly holiday concert featuring cheerful carols, classical pieces, playful banter, and spontaneous fun. The quintet is composed of Joe Burgstaller and Mikio Sasaki on trumpet, Jeff Nelsen on horn, Keith Dyrda on trombone, and...

Inspired by classic Alan Freed holiday revues, this live concert brings audiences an evening of Doo Wop harmonies, Motown grooves, pop classics, and rock and roll favorites. Nine acts, including five original lead singers, take the stage to perform '50s...

Party band The B-Side Band brings a family-friendly set of pop, soul, and festive seasonal favorites to the stage. Designed to introduce young children to live theater, the interactive performance invites families to sing along and enjoy the music together...

Broadway performer Alton Fitzgerald White sings a repertoire of seasonal songs arranged in new musical styles. Musical direction is led by Doyle Newmyer. Attendees watch the concert while dining from the venue's table-side food and beverage service.

Guests can watch a digital presentation of Jim Henson’s classic 1977 holiday special on the big screen, following Emmet Otter and his Ma entering a local talent contest. Attendees are invited to wear pajamas and enjoy a complimentary serving of...

A chamber orchestra and choir perform baroque and classical holiday music in the church's historic sanctuary. The program includes Part I of Handel's Messiah, the Hallelujah Chorus, and arrangements of traditional Christmas carols. After the concert, attendees can head downstairs...

This holiday-themed comedy competition centers on Santa bypassing second chances and sending naughty-list offenders straight to Krampus. The live comedy event is presented by The Johnsons.

Vivace Arts Collective presents an evening of holiday song, cabaret, and storytelling. The performance features classic holiday melodies reimagined with theatrical staging. Guests are seated in a cabaret setting where dinner service is available.

Audiences experience a lively musical celebration evoking Vienna's Golden Age through the works of Johann Strauss, Jr., including the Blue Danube Waltz. The performance features the Strauss Symphony of America, European singers, dancers from the Budapest Ballet, and international champion...

Attendees experience a multimedia tribute concert celebrating Frank Sinatra's birthday, starring tribute artist Michael Martocci backed by an orchestra playing original Sinatra orchestrations. The show features special musical guests The Duprees, known for their romantic vocal harmonies. Additional guest performances...

Simona Smirnova and Alec Hutson perform a holiday concert featuring Christmas tunes and original songs influenced by Eastern European folklore, jazz, and global pop. The performance showcases Smirnova on vocals and the Lithuanian folk zither alongside Hutson on vocals, guitar,...

Presented by Celebration Concert Tours International, this seasonal concert brings festive music to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The evening features performances by vocalists TaRanda Greene and Charles Billingsley. Audiences also hear selections from RamCorps and The American Festival...

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...

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...

World Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, a ballet following Marie's Christmas Eve journey with her Nutcracker. The production features 40 dancers, over 150 costumes, and sets.

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...

Step back in time with Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits for 'An Old English Christmas.' This iconic 60s band will perform their legendary hits alongside a festive holiday playlist. Prepare for a night of nostalgic music and seasonal cheer.

Experience the magic of the holidays with Cherish the Ladies' Celtic Christmas concert. This acclaimed ensemble brings their forty years of Irish tradition to life with a special matinee performance. They blend classic carols with unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies,...

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...

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...

Experience the magic of the Christmas season at Assumption Catholic Church with a special concert by the esteemed Choir 'Boyan'. They also host traditional caroling and a Parish Holy Supper on Julian calendar Christmas Eve. Visitors can admire the beautifully...

The New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents a captivating holiday concert series throughout late 2025 and early 2026. Experience enchanting evenings with performances like 'Romance in the Mansion,' featuring a chamber ensemble, and the popular 'Return of the Holiday Tenors.' Ring...