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December is the busiest month on Somerset County stages, and the 2026 lineup has something for every age. Here are the holiday shows and concerts in Somerset County this season, all at venues inside the county in Branchburg, Basking Ridge, Bound Brook and Hillsborough.
Ticket prices listed are from each venue and may change, so buy through the official links below.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Where: The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 pm and 8 pm
Billed as North America’s largest Nutcracker production, this touring show combines international dancers, acrobatics, towering puppets and Tchaikovsky’s score. Two performances make it easy to fit in an early show with kids or an evening out. Tickets are $60 to $70.
A Very Barry Christmas: Daybreak Manilow Tribute
Where: Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 pm
Daybreak, a tribute to Barry Manilow, mixes the hits fans remember with holiday classics. It is a fun night for anyone who grew up with Manilow on the radio. Tickets are $51 to $71 with fees included.
Little Women the Musical
Where: Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough
When: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 20, 2026
Somerset Valley Players stage the musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, following Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, with an added 2 pm matinee on Saturday, December 12. Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for seniors and students.
Christmas with Chris Ruggiero
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 3 pm
Singer Chris Ruggiero brings his holiday concert to the Brook Arts Center for a Sunday afternoon show. The downtown Bound Brook venue makes an easy, intimate setting for a seasonal concert. Tickets are sold through the Brook Arts Center box office site.
Christmas with Chris Ruggiero tickets
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
Where: Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 13, 2026, 2:30 pm
Returning for a third straight year, the classical crossover quartet from America’s Got Talent performs with vocals, harp, piano and cello. Expect emotional takes on holiday favorites. Tickets are $51 to $71 with fees included.
Tartan Terrors: Celtic Christmas Spectacular
Where: The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 8 pm
This high energy holiday show blends Celtic music, step dancing and humor with Christmas favorites and Hogmanay tunes. It is a lively choice for a Friday night out. Tickets are $35 to $45.
Polar Express Pajama Party
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1 pm
Kids can show up in pajamas for a Polar Express themed afternoon at the Brook Arts Center. It is a cozy way to start the last weekend before Christmas. Seats are sold online.
Polar Express Pajama Party tickets
Brook Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, 3 pm
The Brook Orchestra wraps up the season with a Holiday Pops concert of festive favorites. A Sunday matinee makes it easy to bring the whole family. Tickets are sold online.
Before You Go
- Popular December dates sell out, so book as soon as plans are set.
- RVCC and Sieminski Theater have on site parking; Brook Arts Center sits in downtown Bound Brook.
- Pair a matinee with dinner nearby to make a full holiday outing.
More in Somerset County: Christmas tree lightings, holiday markets and craft fairs, and cozy restaurants with fireplaces.
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