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Princeton Holiday Concerts & Shows
Holiday Guide
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A festive tradition for over sixty years, American Repertory Ballet's The Nutcracker is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation, and is a perfect holiday treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, ARB's professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey.
Performances will take place on November 28-30 at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, December 6 & 7 at Two River Theater in Red Bank, and December 18-21 at State Theatre in New Brunswick. The performances at State Theatre will feature a Live Orchestra & Choir. For performance schedule and ticket info visit https://arballet.org/
609-258-2787
December 9 - 28, 2025
McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with more magic, more music, and more merriment for all. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present and future and enjoy this classic story as it comes to life around you. Create magical memories with the ones you love as this festive spectacle ushers you into the spirit of the season with all the delight, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers.American Sign Language Accessibility December 20, 2025 at 1pmAudio Described and Open Caption Accessibility December 21, 2025 at 1pm Relaxed Performance December 28, 2025 at 1pm
Holiday performances at Kelsey will truly bring the spirit of Christmas to your entire family.
Dec. 5-7- 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - the excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for the little ones.Dec 13 - Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS – Interactive Movie Event - Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. Enjoy the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night. Come in costume and Play-Along with this cult classic, with our motivators.Dec 14 - White Christmas Movie Sing-Along - the perfect Holiday Event, as you watch this beloved movie musical on the big screen! In a blizzard of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Sing Along and Play Along with the movie. Come early for the Holiday Treats and our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. Dec 19-21 - The Nutcracker - The classic magical holiday ballet abridged and fully narrated. Meet the performers after. Ticket info: 609-570-3333 or www.kelseytheatre.net
609-497-0020
Saturday, December 13 at 3 and 6pm – HOLIDAY POPS! - LIVE at Richardson Auditorium
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is set to celebrate all the joys of the holiday season with their beloved annnual Holiday POPS! concerts. The Princeton High School Choir lends its collective voice to choral favorites including "Joy to the World" and "O Holy Night," and leads the audience in the much-anticipated annual carol sing-along. Returning to Princeton from West Virginia's Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, John Devlin conducts both performances at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.1867 Sanctuary Arts & Culture Center
101 Scotch Road Ewing NJ 08628
609-392-6409
Palmer Square
Nassau Street and Palmer Square West Princeton NJ 08542
609-921-2333
Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Road Yardley PA 19067
215-968-1670
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-7100
Westminster Conservatory of Music
101 Walnut Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-7104
Winter WonderLights
655 Cranbury Road East Brunswick NJ 8816
800-951-3770
