New Haven Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across New Haven, CT.

Updated: November 13, 2026

Explore upcoming events in New Haven in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

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Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: David Archuleta at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $691, Tickets Available: 48. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — RAP / HIP HOP, Weekend Event: Hunxho at College Street Music Hall • 2000 seats, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $55, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $121, Tickets Available: 100. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 9:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Saturday Night Dance Party at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $22, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $32, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Yale Bulldogs vs. Rhode Island College Anchormen at John J. Lee Amphitheater At Payne Whitney Gym, 70 Tower Parkway, New Haven, CT 06520, US. From $19, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $33, 9 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Pay Later Available: New Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $103, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $346, Tickets Available: 156. Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Less Than Jake at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $45, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $54, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: New Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $120, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $357, Tickets Available: 111. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: New Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $102, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $340, Tickets Available: 192. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Bingo Loco at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $47, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $60, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 10:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Bingo Loco at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $47, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $54, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: New Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $103, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $360, Tickets Available: 130. Select Seats

Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — POP / ROCK: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $69, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $424, Tickets Available: 64. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: American Football - Band at College Street Music Hall • 2000 seats, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $54, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $106, Tickets Available: 70. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: John Valby at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $50, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $36, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $44, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Midland - Country Band at College Street Music Hall • 2000 seats, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $64, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $117, Tickets Available: 109. Select Seats

Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Shubert Theater - CT • 1600 seats, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $65, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $322, Tickets Available: 138. Select Seats

Dec 26, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: One Direction Tribute Night at Toads Place CT • 750 seats, 300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $30, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $41, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 31, 2026, 9:30 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: They Might Be Giants at College Street Music Hall • 2000 seats, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, US. From $59, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $101, Tickets Available: 153. Select Seats

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December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across New Haven and nearby CT areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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David Archuleta

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 12

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Hunxho

238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 19

Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM

Saturday Night Dance Party

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 2

Dec 05, 2026 9:30 PM

Yale Bulldogs Basketball

70 Tower Parkway, New Haven, CT 06520

Event Dates 12

Dec 09, 2026 7:00 PM

The Nutcracker

247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 2174

Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM

Less Than Jake

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 4

Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM

Bingo Loco

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 32

Dec 12, 2026 6:00 PM

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 57

Dec 14, 2026 7:00 PM

American Football - Band

238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 8

Dec 18, 2026 8:00 PM

John Valby

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 3

Dec 18, 2026 9:30 PM

Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 4

Dec 19, 2026 7:30 PM

Midland - Country Band

238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 10

Dec 19, 2026 8:00 PM

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 31

Dec 22, 2026 7:00 PM

One Direction Tribute Night

300 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 1

Dec 26, 2026 9:00 PM

They Might Be Giants

238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Event Dates 24

Dec 31, 2026 9:30 PM

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What events are happening in New Haven during December 2026?

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Are concerts happening in New Haven during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout New Haven and nearby CT areas.