Newton Theatre Holiday Shows 2026: All 8 Christmas Concerts and Dates

The Newton Theatre holiday shows 2026 season runs from Sunday, November 29 through Sunday, December 20, with eight holiday concerts on the official SKYPAC events list at 234 Spring Street in Newton. Country star Sara Evans, Squirrel Nut Zippers, former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page and The Rascals all bring holiday tours to town, alongside tributes to Trans-Siberian Orchestra, John Denver and the Carpenters.

Below is every holiday show in date order with the weekday, door time and showtime, plus a short description of each act from the venue’s listing. Two of the shows are Sunday matinees, which makes them an easy pick for families and grandparents.

Newton Theatre holiday shows 2026 at a glance

• Sunday, Nov. 29: Twelve Twenty Four, Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra (doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.)
• Friday, Dec. 4: Christmas with the Celts (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.)
• Saturday, Dec. 5: Sara Evans, The Holiday Road Tour, with special guest Braden Hull (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.)
• Thursday, Dec. 10: Squirrel Nut Zippers, Christmas Caravan (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.)
• Saturday, Dec. 12: Steven Page Trio (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.)
• Sunday, Dec. 13: Rocky Mountain Christmas, A John Denver Tribute featuring Ted Vigil (matinee: doors 2 p.m., show 3 p.m.)
• Thursday, Dec. 17: The Rascals, Rockin’ the Holidays (doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.)
• Sunday, Dec. 20: Top of the World, A Carpenters Christmas Show (matinee: doors 2 p.m., show 3 p.m.)

The holiday shows, one by one

Twelve Twenty Four, Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Sunday, Nov. 29)

The season starts the Sunday after Thanksgiving with what SKYPAC calls a high-energy, full-scale holiday rock orchestra concert of rock-edged holiday music. If you grew up on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas shows, this is the one. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. It also closes out our Newton Theatre November 2026 lineup. Event page.

Christmas with the Celts (Friday, Dec. 4)

The venue describes Christmas with the Celts as a beloved PBS holiday spectacular that combines Irish carols with fiery dancers. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Event page.

Sara Evans, The Holiday Road Tour (Saturday, Dec. 5)

Multi-platinum country star Sara Evans, who the venue notes has five No. 1 singles and the ACM Top Female Vocalist award, brings her limited holiday tour to Newton with special guest Braden Hull. Newton is one of 10 cities on the 2026 run. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Event page.

Squirrel Nut Zippers, Christmas Caravan (Thursday, Dec. 10)

SKYPAC bills this as a festive, high-energy holiday concert where vintage jazz, New Orleans swing and speakeasy spirit collide. The Christmas Caravan tour takes its name from the band’s 1998 holiday album. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Event page.

Steven Page Trio (Saturday, Dec. 12)

The former Barenaked Ladies singer plays holiday favorites, new originals and well-loved hits from his career, per the venue listing. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Event page.

Rocky Mountain Christmas, A John Denver Tribute featuring Ted Vigil (Sunday, Dec. 13)

Ted Vigil is a John Denver tribute artist, and this matinee pairs Denver’s songs with a holiday theme. The 3 p.m. start makes it one of the most family-friendly times on the calendar. Doors 2 p.m., show 3 p.m. Event page.

The Rascals, Rockin’ the Holidays (Thursday, Dec. 17)

The Rascals are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and, as the venue puts it, the greatest blue-eyed soul group of the 1960s, with 17 Top 20 hits. This show folds those hits into a holiday set. Note the earlier time: doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Event page.

Top of the World, A Carpenters Christmas Show (Sunday, Dec. 20)

The last holiday show before Christmas is a Carpenters tribute built around a vocalist with a striking resemblance to Karen Carpenter, per the venue. It is a Sunday matinee, with doors at 2 p.m. and the show at 3 p.m. Event page.

Also on the December calendar

Two non-holiday shows fill out December: The Wood Brothers with Tyler Ramsey on Sunday, Dec. 6 (doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.) and From Good Homes for two nights on Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19 (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.).

Plan a holiday weekend around a show

The first weekend of December is the busiest. Christmas with the Celts (Friday, Dec. 4) and Sara Evans (Saturday, Dec. 5) fall on the same weekend as the German Christmas Market of New Jersey at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, so you can pair a daytime market visit with an evening concert. If you are giving back this season, see how to help with the NORWESCAP Winter Wonderland Toy Drive.

Before the show, dinner is a short walk away. Our guide to where to eat in Newton NJ covers six restaurants on Spring Street, several on the same block as the theatre.

Know before you go

• Address: The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
• Tickets: Ticket prices are not posted on the events list, so check skypac.org for tickets and current pricing. The box office phone is 973-940-6398 (973-940-NEWT), and ticketing questions can go to ticketing@skypac.org.
• Box office hours: Per the venue’s contact page, the box office is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the theatre box office opens 2 hours before every show.
• Parking: The venue’s parking page points visitors to four downtown lots: the Adams Street Lot, the Main Street Parking Lot, Western Plaza and Central Plaza. Rates and exact locations are not listed there, so call the box office if you need details or accessible parking.
• Timing: Doors open one hour before showtime for every show listed here. Arrive early on weekend nights so you have time to park and walk over.

A concert ticket also makes an easy holiday gift. Check skypac.org for tickets and any gift options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What holiday shows are at the Newton Theatre in 2026?

Eight: Twelve Twenty Four (Nov. 29), Christmas with the Celts (Dec. 4), Sara Evans (Dec. 5), Squirrel Nut Zippers (Dec. 10), Steven Page Trio (Dec. 12), Rocky Mountain Christmas with Ted Vigil (Dec. 13), The Rascals (Dec. 17) and Top of the World, A Carpenters Christmas Show (Dec. 20).

Are there matinee holiday shows?

Yes. Rocky Mountain Christmas (Sunday, Dec. 13) and Top of the World (Sunday, Dec. 20) both have doors at 2 p.m. and a 3 p.m. show.

How much are tickets for Newton Theatre holiday shows?

Prices are not listed on the events list. Check skypac.org for tickets or call the box office at 973-940-6398.

Where do you park for the Newton Theatre?

The venue’s parking page lists the Adams Street Lot, the Main Street Parking Lot, Western Plaza and Central Plaza.

Where is the Newton Theatre?

234 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860.

Primary sources for this guide: SKYPAC events list, SKYPAC parking page and SKYPAC contact page. Some individual event pages on the venue site show older dates; the dates here come from the current events list as of October 2026. Confirm on skypac.org before you go.

Featured photo: stock image of a holiday concert microphone, for illustration only. Photo by Brett Sayles via Pexels.