Albert Music Hall Welcomes Santa for a Festive Night of Music

The Pinelands will be filled with holiday cheer on Saturday, December 13th, when the community gathers for a festive “Singing with Santa” show featuring a very special guest—Santa Claus himself.

Children will have the chance to join Santa and his band on stage for a few songs before he heads to the foyer to greet young visitors and pose for photos. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. The event promises a lively, family-friendly evening of music and seasonal fun. Following Santa’s set, five additional musical acts will take the stage, offering a full night of entertainment with plenty of opportunities to sing-along.

Doors open at 5pm, and Santa’s band begins at 6pm. The evening’s lineup is as follows: Santa’s Band (Redbird & Friends) and the arrival of Santa, Libby Prison Minstrels, James Dalton, Gilbert Family Band, Scott Ivory, and Billy T Midnight.

Admission is $6 for adults and children are free. The venue is cash-only and wheelchair accessible.

A variety of affordable hot food options will be available, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, meatballs, kielbasa and kraut, and a vegan “chik’n” patty upon request. A variety of desserts including Amish cakes and donuts will also be sold, along with hot and cold beverages. A hot sandwich, dessert and drink cost under $10.

The venue’s Gift Shop will be stocked with Albert Hall, music-themed, and Pinelands-inspired merchandise, along with locally crafted items and a selection of regional music and history books. A 50/50 drawing will also take place during the evening.

Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to bring their instruments and join the Pickin’ Shed’s open jam, which is free to enjoy during Hall hours.

Everyone is invited to be part of this beloved Albert Hall tradition and enjoy a festive night of music, community, and holiday spirit.

Community Note: Non-perishable food donations for Saint Stephen’s Food Pantry will be collected during the Hall’s Saturday shows through December 13.

Albert Music Hall is run by the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society (PCS), an all-volunteer, non-profit-501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of the Pinelands Cultural Heritage. Since 1974, visitors and musicians have gathered at the hall for live Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana, Old Timey & Pinelands Music and to jam in the Pickin' Shed every Saturday night. You can read more about Albert Music Hall's history and continue the tradition by visiting this treasure of New Jersey.