With a vast array of choices there is a holiday performance for everyone this season on the North Shore. Performances start this month and go through December. Catch a classic holiday film in the beautifully renovated Cabot Theatre, take in the iconic version of A Christmas Carol at the North Shore Music Theatre, watch Frank Sinatra come alive for the holidays at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, and tap your feet with the Cape Ann Big Band Holiday at the Shalin Liu Performance Center – and much more!
A Christmas Carol, North Shore Music Theatre
December 3-23
An annual favorite, A Christmas Carol returns to Beverly’s North Shore Music Theatre from December 3–23. Experience the timeless story and hear classic carols including “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” “The Boar’s Head Carol,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”.
Holiday Films and Concerts, The Cabot
Various dates in November and December
The Cabot Theatre in Beverly hosts a full lineup of holiday music and films this season including An Evening with Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie and A Christmas Story on November 15, Darlene Love returns November 27, Tartan Terrors – Celtic Christmas on December 5, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party on December 17, and Christmas With The Nelsons on December 18. Holiday film showings include The Muppet Christmas Carol, Die Hard, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Elf, and The Polar Express.
thecabot.org/whats-on/?instance_dates&location&genre=Holiday
The Portpuff Gals and A Sinatra Christmas, Firehouse Center for the Arts
December 4,5,6, and 14
On December 14 in Newburyport Rich DiMare and The Ron Poster Trio perform all your holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” & “White Christmas”, mixed with Frank’s iconic beloved songs including “My Way” & “New York, New York”. Earlier in the month on December 4 to 6 the Joppa Dance Company & Firehouse Center present Portpuff Gals, Mission: Save Christmas!.
Holiday Shows at Rockport Music, Shalin Liu Performance Center
Various dates in November and December
Throughout November and December, get into the holiday spirit with one of Rockport Music’s many festive shows. Enjoy the Cape Ann Big Band Holiday on December 4 and 5, the Vienna Boys Choir on December 7 and 8, Handel’s Messiah with the Handel & Haydn Society on December 10, Take 6 on December 13, the Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan tour on December 15, and Good Winter: A Celtic Christmas on December 18. Catch showings of holiday film favorites White Christmas and Elf.
tickets.rockportmusic.org/events
Firebird Pops Orchestra at Hammond Castle
Dec. 18 – 20
The weekend before Christmas, head to the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester for a night of festive chamber music. Set in the castle’s stunning Great Hall, “Christmas at the Castle” will see the Firebird Pops Orchestra’s strings, brass, and choir perform holiday favorites like “O Holy Night,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Carol of the Bells.” As always, the museum will be decked out for the holidays through January 1.