NJPAC CELEBRATES THE 2026 HOLIDAY SEASON

NJPAC CELEBRATES THE 2026 HOLIDAY SEASON
FAMILY EVENTS

FESTIVE PERFORMANCES, A FREE ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION AND AN ALL-NEW OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEWARK
 

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) invites audiences to make the arts part of their holiday traditions with a December lineup spanning the joyful carols of CHRISTMAS WITH CANADIAN BRASS, the candlelit rock anthems of THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT, the timeless enchantment of THE NUTCRACKER, the world premiere of SACRED VISIONS: ORU DE ORO, the irresistible Caribbean rhythms of KESMAS: KES THE BAND, and the dazzling acrobatics of CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE.

At the heart of the season is NJPAC’s FREE Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, welcoming people of all ages for an afternoon of culture, creativity, and family fun. Adding a new destination for holiday shopping, NJPAC also introduces its outdoor Holiday Market, featuring curated vendors and distinctive gifts.