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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!

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.

Presenting Sponsor

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Midnight Merriment Sample Schedule of Events

5:00 PM - Official start to the event! Holiday music will be piped throughout downtown until midnight.

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–8:00 PM – The Wandering Souls band performing

5:00 PM-7:30 PM- Free hot chocolate while supplies last.

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–5:30 PM – Jubilate Singers: This December, the Jubilate Singers will spread the joy of the holidays with their children and adult choruses as “The Dickens Carolers.” Directed by Jane Cormier and garbed in full period dress, the chorus will sing joyous carols and tell uplifting holiday stories, offering musical celebration to audiences throughout New Hampshire.

5:00 PM–10:00 PM – Warming Station with picnic tables sponsored by Bath Flip, with propane and heaters provided by Taylor Rental Concord.

5:00 PM–Midnight (or until food runs out) – Capitol Street Food Truck Alley. Food Trucks: TBD

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.