Make sure to mark your calendars with these must-see Christmas shows in NJ! We’ve got the lineup of modern and traditional classics, all organized in date order, so you can plan your holiday outings with ease. Don’t forget to scroll all the way down to explore even more Christmas concerts and holiday shows. Immerse yourself in a season of wow in New Jersey.
The Nutcracker
Step into a world of holiday magic with The Nutcracker! This timeless Christmas classic brings Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and a cast of colorful characters to life in a dazzling ballet performance. Perfect for all ages, The Nutcracker whisks you away on an unforgettable journey through a world of snowflakes, toys and the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy. Don't miss this treasured holiday tradition. It’s a festive experience that will leave you spellbound.
November 29, 2024 | Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg
November 29 – December 1, 2024 | American Repertory Ballet at McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
November 30 – December 8, 2024 (select dates) | Roxey Ballet at the Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing
December 1, 2024 | A Sensory-Friendly Performance | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
December 7 – 8, 2024 | American Repertory Ballet at Two River Theater, Red Bank
December 7 – 8, 2024 | New Jersey Ballet at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
December 13 – 15, 2024 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
December 13 – 15, 2024 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
December 13 – 26, 2024 (Select Dates) | New Jersey Ballet with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
December 14, 2024 | American Repertory Ballet at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton
December 14, 2024 | The Nutcracker for Young Audiences OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
December 15, 2024 | The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
December 20, 2024 | The Atlantic City Ballet at Levoy Theatre, Millville
December 20 – 22, 2024 | American Repertory Ballet at the State Theatre, New Brunswick
December 20 – 22, 2024 | New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet at Centenary Stage Company’s The Sitnik Theatre of The Lackland Performing Arts Center, Hackettstown
A Christmas Carol
Experience the heartwarming magic of A Christmas Carol, the beloved holiday tale that reminds us of the true spirit of Christmas. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his unforgettable journey of redemption as he meets the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Filled with timeless lessons and festive cheer, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to celebrate the season. It’s a holiday tradition that will warm your heart.
November 22 – December 15, 2024 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
November 29 – December 15, 2024 | The Musical Centenary Stage Company’s The Sitnik Theatre of The Lackland Performing Arts Center, Hackettstown
December 4 – 29, 2024 | The Shakespeare Theatre New Jersey, Madison
December 7, 2024 | OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
December 10 – 29, 2024 | McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 5, 2024 | New Jersey Symphony Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
December 6, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
December 7, 2024 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
December 8, 2024 | New Jersey Symphony State Theatre, New Brunswick
December 19, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Scrooge!
December 5, 2024 | Spring Lake Theatre Company, Spring Lake
December 5 – 8, 2024 | Premier Theatre Company, Asbury Park
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
November 1 – 17, 2024 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
November 15, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
November 27 – 29, 2024 | Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
December 7 – 21, 2024 | Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays
November 16, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
November 17, 2024 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
A Johnny Mathis Christmas
December 5, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
December 7, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays
December 11, 2024 | Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University
December 20, 2024 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Snow Queen
December 15, 2024 | Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton
December 23, 2024 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
All Things Elf
Elf – The Musical
November 19 – 24, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Elf Jr. The Musical
December 7 – 15, 2024 (Select Dates) | Moorestown Theater Company, Moorestown
Elf Jr. the Musical
December 12-15, 2024 | Eagle Theatre, Hammonton
Or Find a New Holiday Favorite with These Festive Shows!
Holiday Doo Wop
November 9, 2024 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Frosty & Rudolph
November 9 – 23, 2024 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
The Gift of the Maji
November 20 – December 29, 2024 | Cape May Stage, Cape May
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
November 23 – 24, 2024 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
A Drag Queen Christmas
November 25, 2024 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Golden Gays: Thank YULE for Being a Friend – The Musical!
November 27, 2024 | The Broadway Theatre of Pitman
A Charlie Brown Christmas
November 29, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
The Best Time of the Year – Music and Memories of Christmas
November 29 – December 1, 2024 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert
November 30, 2024 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
November 30, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Holiday Concert
November 30, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Babes in Toyland
November 30, December 7 & 14, 2024 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical
November 30 – December 15, 2024 | Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
Jim Barone Elvis Tribute Artist Holiday Show
December 1, 2024 | Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook
Jessica Lynn: A Very Merry Classic Christmas
December 1, 2024 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas
December 3, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
The Sensational Soul Cruisers Destination Soultown Holiday Show
December 3, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swinging Holiday Party
December 4, 2024 | OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
Samara Joy: “A Joyful Holiday” featuring the McLendon Family
December 4, 2024 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert
December 4, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
An Evening with Chevy Chase and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 5, 2024 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
A Magical Cirque Christmas
December 5, 2024 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea
December 5, 2024 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Shining Stars Christmas Spectacular
December 6, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Lennie’s Christmas Extravaganza
December 6 – 14, 2024 (Select Dates) | East Lynne Theater Company, Cape May
Annie
December 6 – 22, 2024 (Select Dates) | Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
December 6 – 8, 2024 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
A Very Special Special – Holiday Variety Show
December 7, 2024| Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Summit
OCC Concert Band: The Sounds of the Holidays
December 7, 2024 | OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
The David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
December 7, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Holiday Express
December 7, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A John Denver Christmas Starring Ted Vigil
December 7, 2024 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Holiday Doo-Wop
December 7, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
The Polar Express
December 7, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
Great American Soulbook: Holiday Edition
December 8, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas
December 8, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
December 8, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Great American Soulbook: Holiday Edition
December 12, 2024 | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
December 8, 2024 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
December 9, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
It’s a Wonderful Life Film Screening
December 10, 2024 | Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
The Wizards of Winter
December 12, 2024 | Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University
Broadway for the Holidays 4
December 12 – 22, 2024 (select dates)| OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin following a screening of Home Alone
December 13, 2024 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
LaBamba’s Holiday Hurrah
December 13, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A Rahway Nutcracker Starring Daphne Dee
December 13, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Top of the World: A Carpenters Christmas Featuring Debbie Taylor
December 13, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
Holiday Inn
December 13 – 22, 2024 | The Broadway Theatre of Pitman
Christmas with the Celts
December 14, 2024 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank
December 14, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
A Christmas to Remember
December 14, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
A Very Maysa Christmas
December 14, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
December 14, 2024 | State Theatre, New Brunswick
Cocoa Cabaret
December 14, 2024 | Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook
White Christmas Movie Sing-Along
December 14, 2024 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
Winter Wonderland
December 14 – 15, 2024 | Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park
Abigail Rockwell: A Norman Rockwell Bedford Falls Christmas Concert
December 15, 2024 | Cape May Stage, Cape May
Ahmal and the Night Visitors
December 15, 2024 | Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway
Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony
December 15, 2024 | Wellmont Theater, Montclair
Norman Rockwell Bedford Falls Christmas Concert
December 15, 2024 | Cape May Stage, Cape May
Sal Valentinetti: Christmas Comes to Town
December 15, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Holiday Concert
December 15, 2024| OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
Top of the World – a Carpenters Christmas Show
December 15, 2024 | The Newton Theatre, Newton
Twelve Twenty-Four
December 15, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 16 – 22, 2024 | The Growing Stage Theatre, Netcong
Holiday Express
December 17, 2024| Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Christmas with the Celts
December 20, 2024| OCC Repertory Theatre Co., Toms River
Everett Bradley’s HOLIDELIC
December 20, 2024| The Vogel at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Christmas with Cece Winans Live in Concert
December 20 – 21, 2024 | New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark
Holiday Concert
December 20 – 22, 2024 | Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
The Kelsey Holiday Extravaganza Remixed
December 20 – 22, 2024 | Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 22, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
The Nightmare Before Christmas
December 22, 2024 | Levoy Theatre, Millville
The Calamari Sisters’ Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 27 – 29, 2024 | The Broadway Theatre of Pitman
Your First Act: New Jersey’s theaters and venues are adding more events and shows to their holiday lineups each day. Before you head to the performance, tickets in hand, check the hosting venue’s official website to read all the latest details on admission policies. Then enjoy the show!
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