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Christmas with the Celts comes to the Newton Theatre at 234 Spring Street in Newton on Friday, December 4, 2026, bringing Irish carols, live Irish dancers and holiday hits to downtown Newton. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM, with tickets from $40 to $49 through the Skylands Performing Arts Center.
The touring show grew out of a national PBS special and is now in its 14th year on the road, according to the SKYPAC event page. It is one of eight holiday concerts on the theatre’s 2026 calendar, and the first one in December.
Christmas with the Celts at a Glance
- What: Christmas with the Celts, an Irish Christmas concert with dancers
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026; doors 7 PM, show 8 PM
- Where: The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring Street, Newton, NJ
- Tickets: $40 to $49 depending on section; all ages
- Box office: 973-940-NEWT
What to Expect at the Show
The ticket listing describes a mix of ancient Irish Christmas carols, contemporary holiday songs played on Irish instruments and Celts originals, with fiery Irish dance numbers along the way. The show also features a children’s choir and Christmas ballads with string arrangements, and the band adds new songs each year so no two tours are the same.
Expect plenty of banter, too. The listing promises the band’s Irish jokes and back and forth with the audience. The original PBS program aired on more than 200 PBS channels in the U.S. and Canada and on the BBC in Ireland, and the first live performance was at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Show founder and film composer Ric Blair describes it as “a spiritual experience of music and dance uniting communities,” which makes it a good fit for a family outing or a night out with grandparents.
Tickets and Seating
Tickets are sold through SKYPAC’s Leap ticketing page. Orchestra Front and Balcony Front seats are $49, Orchestra Middle, Orchestra Rear and Balcony Middle are $44, and Balcony Rear is $40. The event is listed as all ages, and SKYPAC notes that all sales are final.
Make a Night of It in Newton
Spring Street has plenty of spots for dinner before an 8 PM curtain, and early December is a festive time downtown. The next night, Saturday, December 5, country star Sara Evans brings her holiday tour to the same stage.
See every holiday concert on the calendar in our Newton Theatre holiday shows 2026 guide, and plan the rest of the season with our Christmas events in Sussex County roundup.
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