Illustration of a carol concert scene (Holiday POPS! Concert)
Christmas Shows

Holiday POPS! Concert

Guests enjoy a festive concert of holiday music and seasonal carols performed by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor John Devlin. Broadway and West End star Scarlett Strallen takes the stage alongside the Princeton High School Choir. Audience members can also follow along with provided sing-along lyrics.

What to Expect

Seasonal carols and orchestral music featuring Broadway vocalist Scarlett Strallen.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Princeton

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday-music fans and families with children ages 3 and up

Vibe

Festive and musical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Richardson Auditorium
68 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Princeton, NJ

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 3:00pm; 6:00pm.
  • Parking: Downtown garages on Chambers, Spring and Hullfish Streets are a 5 to 10 minute walk away, and there's all-day metered street parking on University Place.

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets early, because the orchestra warns these holiday performances are popular and sell out.
  • Pick your performance carefully before you buy, because all ticket sales are final and there are no refunds.
  • Park in a downtown garage and follow the walkway on the west side of Nassau Presbyterian Church to reach the auditorium's red stone building.
  • Bring children 3 and older with you, since youth tickets are half price when bought with an adult ticket.
  • Look over the sing-along lyrics before the concert so the whole family can join in on the carols.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Youth tickets are half price with an adult purchase, for children 3 and up.
  • Group rates and other discounts are available through the orchestra's Discount Programs.
  • The Princeton High School Choir joins only the Princeton performances at Richardson Auditorium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my children?

Yes. Children 3 and up are welcome, and youth tickets are half price with an adult purchase.

Who performs?

John Devlin conducts the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Broadway and West End vocalist Scarlett Strallen sings with the Princeton High School Choir, directed by Vincent Metallo.

Can the audience sing along?

Yes. The orchestra posts sing-along lyrics for the carols.

Where should I park for Richardson Auditorium?

Use one of the downtown Princeton garages: Chambers Street, Spring Street or Hullfish Street. From there it's a 5 to 10 minute walk. All-day metered street parking is also available on University Place.

Does the Princeton High School Choir sing at every Holiday POPS! show?

No. The choir performs only at the Princeton performances, not at the Patriots Theater show in Trenton.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team