Rahway Christmas Shows 2026

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...

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...

Audiences experience a classic holiday production featuring brilliant dancing, glorious costumes, pantomime, and special effects. The performance brings the story to life accompanied by Tchaikovsky's iconic score played live by the New Jersey Symphony.

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 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.

Audiences watch Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s award-winning television special, the stage production brings the classic holiday story to life. The performance...

Audiences experience classic holiday hits from Mannheim Steamroller performed live in their distinctive instrumental rock sound. The show features 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of multimedia effects.

Audiences enjoy a live concert featuring Engelbert Humperdinck performing his timeless hits alongside festive holiday favorites. The performance showcases his versatile catalog, spanning romantic ballads, movie themes, rock, disco, and gospel. Between songs, attendees experience his charming stage presence, complete...

Guests enjoy a special screening of the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation followed by a live conversation with Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni. The pair share behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes from the making of the film as...

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...

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...

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...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love takes the stage to perform seasonal classics such as "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." Audiences will also hear signature Billboard hits like "He’s A Rebel" and "The Boy I’m Gonna Marry."...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Get ready for a magical evening with Postmodern Jukebox's 'Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe' tour. This talented troupe reimagines today's biggest hits in classic vintage styles, from swing to doo-wop. Expect a dazzling variety show filled with familiar songs, holiday cheer,...

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.

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 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...

Experience a heartwarming Christmas concert filled with festive melodies and holiday cheer. This event promises a delightful musical journey celebrating the spirit of the season. Join them for an evening of enchanting performances that will fill your heart with joy...

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...

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...