Midnight Merriment 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Making a list and checking it twice? It’s that time of year! Midnight Merriment, presented by Breezeline, is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM until midnight!
The Concord Tree Lighting on City Plaza will now be held during Midnight Merriment at 5:30 pm! Join Santa at 5:30 pm as he leads the countdown to light the tree and kick off the night’s festivities. After many wonderful years planning both the Tree Lighting and the Christmas Parade, The Grange has decided to disband. The Tree Lighting has formerly been held on the Friday after Thanksgiving, so please mark your calendars with this date change. While the Christmas Parade won't be happening this year, the Eagles Club is planning to bring it back in 2027!
NEW THIS YEAR! There will be a holiday trolley running from 5 pm to 9 pm, looping from Kimball Jenkins to The League of NH Craftsman Gallery, making a couple stops along Main Street (NH State House and Arts Alley - where Santa photos will happen!). This is a free and festive trolley open to the public.
Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays and supporting local businesses. Many businesses will be open until midnight, offering progressive discounts, refreshments, and exclusive Midnight Merriment deals. Scroll down to see the most up to date schedule.
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Midnight Merriment Draft Schedule of Events 2026
5:00 PM - Official start to the event! Holiday music will be piped throughout downtown until midnight.
5:30 PM - Official Concord Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa Claus on City Plaza!
5:00 PM-8:00 PM- Make and Take ornaments at the League of NH Craftsmen located at 49 S. Main Street.
Arts Alley located at 20 S. Main Street
5:30 PM–7:30 PM – Santa photos sponsored by Breezeline and a holiday dance party with DJ Nazzy.
5:30 PM–8:00 PM – Concord Chorale strolling carolers on S. Main Street.
Bicentennial Square
5:00 PM–5:20 PM – Concord High School Chamber Singers
5:00 PM-7:30 PM- Free hot chocolate while supplies last.
5:00-10:00 PM - Canterbury Kettlecorn popcorn cart
City Plaza (in front of the State House)
5:00 PM- 7:30 PM- Roast s’mores over an open fire sponsored by St. Mary's Bank, with chocolate provided by Granite State Candy and graham crackers provided by Concord Food Co-op. There are 500 s’mores provided and supplies typically run out around 7:30 PM - but it could be earlier than that. Don't wait!
5:00 PM–Midnight (or until food runs out) – Capitol Street Food Truck Alley. Food Trucks: Deadproof Pizza, Wandering Fox/Red Blazer
5:30 PM - Official Concord Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa Claus on City Plaza! Join community groups for merriment and free fun!
Eagle Square
5:00 PM–11:00 PM – Concord Arts Market Winter Giftopolis in the Eagle Square Atrium
7:00 PM–9:00 PM – Suncook Valley Chorale caroling
Capital Plaza
6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Girl Scouts caroling
Parking options:
Storrs St. Garage (75 Storrs St)
School St. Garage (17 School St)
State St. Garage (19 N State St)
On-street parking available on Storrs St. & State St.
On-street handicap ONLY parking available on S. Main St.