Holidays in the City in September 2026

Ring in the festive season and get tickets to Christmas shows in NYC, along with theatre celebrating even more holidays. The most famous holiday theatre event is the iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. While this annual show is a must-see Off-Broadway staple, there's so much more theatre to explore as the city transforms for the holidays. Broadway holiday shows bring in thousands of audiences each year, too, along with timeless ballets like The Nutcracker and holiday-themed operas that are abridged and adapted for family audiences, including children. And of course, you're always guaranteed to find at least one version of A Christmas Carol on a New York stage.

There are new Off-Broadway and Broadway holiday shows each year, and these shows celebrate not only Christmas but also Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. Plenty of holiday plays and musicals also simply celebrate the festive spirit of the winter season and the unique magic it brings. Still other Broadway shows aren't holiday-specific, but they include scenes set during the holidays and still have a festive flair. All these shows are worth celebrating, and you can go to them with family and friends to get in the holiday spirit together. They also make great holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Like the holiday season itself, though, most holiday and Christmas shows in NYC end in early January, so 'tis the season to get tickets while you can. See all the holiday theatre New York has to offer this season, and buy tickets on New York Theatre Guide.