Christmas Shows Near Middletown 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Visitors attend a multi-sensory musical concert where the stage and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles. A string quartet plays a holiday program featuring popular seasonal favorites, including songs such as Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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....

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...

Experience a vibrant re-imagining of a holiday classic with The Brooklyn Nutcracker. This unique performance fuses ballet, hip-hop, and diverse global dance styles, creating a fresh family tradition. Follow familiar characters on an enchanting journey through Brooklyn's iconic landmarks, from...

Prepare for a 'sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley' holiday season with Elf The Musical! This heartwarming and hilarious stage adaptation of the hit film follows Buddy, an orphan who mistakenly travels to New York City and embarks on a quest to find his father....

Prepare for a yuletide celebration as Mannheim Steamroller, the top-selling Holiday Act of all time, returns with their iconic Christmas concert. Led by founder Chip Davis, this musical troupe delivers a Neo-Classical take on popular carols and festive songs, blending...

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 timeless magic of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' ballet, performed by the acclaimed Grand Kyiv Ballet. This enchanting production brings the classic fairy tale to life, following young Clara's dream journey filled with brave soldiers, a mischievous Mouse King, and...

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,...

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...

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...

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...