Jersey City Christmas Shows 2026

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...

Visitors watch the world-famous Radio City Rockettes perform ten show-stopping dance numbers on the Great Stage. The production runs straight through with no intermission for a complete holiday stage experience. Groups can also book enhancements such as guided historic venue...

Audiences follow young Marie through a dreamlike world of mischievous mice, swirling snow, and glittering confections from around the world. The classic production features a growing Christmas tree that rises onstage, Rouben Ter-Arutunian's magical sets, and Karinska's sumptuous costumes set...

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...

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...

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....

Audiences follow an epic holiday adventure inspired by the Three Magi embarking on a journey to the west alongside Clara and her Knights. The story unfolds as the Three Kings confront the Sugar Plum Fairy and her soldiers across 22...

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 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...

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.

A handful of actors in period costumes bring dozens of characters to the stage in a live radio broadcast format. The production features vintage commercials for fruitcake, live sound effects, and musical underscoring. Audiences follow the classic tale as three...

Music at Co-Cath presents Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de minuit pour Noël alongside his Pastorale sur la Naissance de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ. Drawing on traditional French Christmas melodies and Baroque instrumentation, the production celebrates the Nativity. The performance combines live choral...

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O brings a swinging, energetic holiday jazz concert to an intimate lounge setting inside the atrium. The trio features drummer Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer on reeds, and Paul Sikivie on bass delivering a playful take on seasonal...

Audiences watch a theatrical production set in the 1890s following Holly, an ambitious PR and marketing professional assigned to help a struggling community called Little Town. She must help the residents win an annual holiday competition against their rival town...

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.

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.

Broadway performer Clinton Roane presents an intimate holiday concert featuring Christmas classics, soulful favorites, and personal holiday stories. Directed by Christina Sajous, the performance includes special guest Ashley De La Rosa. Attendees can order dinner and drinks during the show.

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.

Off-Broadway musical artist Brittany Renee performs a live holiday concert blending alternative and dark pop with jazz and R&B elements. The showcase is produced by the indie series InspiredWordNYC in Clinton Hill. All ages are welcome to attend.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra enlivens festive favorites with swinging big-band arrangements by orchestra members under the music direction of Chris Crenshaw. Rising star Georgia Heers brings youthful energy to beloved classics alongside vocalist Catherine Russell's masterful interpretations of...

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,...

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...

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...

Immerse yourself in the holiday tradition with Handel's Messiah, performed by the New York Philharmonic. This classic oratorio, known for its dramatic flair and soaring vocal expressions, features a stunning cast of soloists and the acclaimed Musica Sacra choir, all...

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...

Rediscover the heartwarming holiday classic "Elf" like never before. The New York Philharmonic performs John Debney's enchanting score live to the film on the big screen. Follow Buddy the Elf's hilarious and touching journey from the North Pole to New...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.