Newark Christmas Shows 2026

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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.