2025 Holiday Concerts We’re Most Excited To See In New Jersey

Christmas and other winter holidays are always a peak time for concerts in New Jersey, and 2025 is no exception.

Sal Valentinetti comes to New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 14, but that’s not the only opportunity to sit back and enjoy the music and spirit of the season.

We’ve rounded up 10 concerts in New Jersey that are worth getting on the calendar. And speaking of calendars: Are you planning an event this holiday season? Feature it so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s what you need to know about upcoming concerts (some shows may require registration or tickets):

Home for the Holidays

• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
• Location: Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown)
• Details: Kick off the holiday season with a night of music from four world-renowned artists performing their hits and holiday songs. Featuring Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard and Ilya Serov.

Family Holiday Concert

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Location: Chatham High School (255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham Township)
• Details: Enjoy a free, festive concert from the Chatham Community Band that will entertain audiences and prepare you for the festive season.

Elf In Concert

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 7
• Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: Enjoy the score from the classic Christmas movie “Elf” as every note is played live to picture in "Elf In Concert" on the Count Basie Center campus.

Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
• Location: State Theatre New Jersey (15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick)
• Details: With over 75 million records sold worldwide, the King of Smooth Jazz is bringing his Christmas show to the State Theatre New Jersey this holiday season.

Brass Classics & Carols Concert

• Date: Friday, Dec. 12
• Location: Community Middle School (95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro)
• Details: Enjoy family-friendly carols, Christmas classics, Hanukkah music and more at the Princeton Symphonic Brass’ annual Classics & Carols Holiday Concert.

Sal Valentinetti: Christmas Comes To Town

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
• Location: The Vogel (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: Enjoy songs from Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti when he comes to the Basie Center campus this holiday season.

Christmas Concert

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
• Location: Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church (45 Church Street, Bernards)
• Details: Get into the holiday spirit at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Concert, with music of the season from around the world.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”

• Date: Friday, Dec. 19
• Location: Prudential Center (Newark)
• Details: This winter, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road with their fan-favorite show, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More.”

Monmouth Civic Chorus: “A Joyous Day”

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
• Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: Hear highlights from Handel’s Messiah, followed by your favorite carols at the Monmouth Civic Chorus’ annual holiday concert.

“What A Wonderful Year” Music Festival

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28
• Location: Wonder Bar (1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Enjoy music from 10 bands alternating between two stages at this two-night event spotlighting Asbury Park favorites and emerging artists to celebrate the city’s vibrant, diverse, and supportive live music community while raising funds for two local non-profit organizations.