Princeton Events December 2026

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Updated: November 13, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Princeton 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, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Best Value: Princeton Tigers vs. Clarkson Golden Knights at Hobey Baker Rink, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08542, US. From $17, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $42, Tickets Available: 119. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Princeton Tigers vs. St. Lawrence Saints at Hobey Baker Rink, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08542, US. From $21, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $33, Tickets Available: 124. Select Seats

Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Princeton Tigers vs. Bryant and Stratton at Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, 1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton, NJ 08544, US. From $25, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $29, Tickets Available: 102. Select Seats

Dec 08, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $48, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $157, Tickets Available: 226. Select Seats

Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $48, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $194, Tickets Available: 154. Select Seats

Dec 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Princeton Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Rhode Island Rams at Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, 1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton, NJ 08544, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3,252, Tickets Available: 78. Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $82, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $200, Tickets Available: 249. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $185, Tickets Available: 200. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 5:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $160, Tickets Available: 895. Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Princeton Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Portland Pilots at Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, 1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton, NJ 08544, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4,023, Tickets Available: 85. Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $83, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $221, Tickets Available: 142. Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 5:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $184, Tickets Available: 291. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $48, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $164, Tickets Available: 255. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $172, Tickets Available: 288. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CLASSICAL: New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah at Richardson Auditorium In Alexander Hall, 68 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08544, US. From $55, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $189, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $185, Tickets Available: 215. Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 5:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $179, Tickets Available: 242. Select Seats

Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $173, Tickets Available: 225. Select Seats

Dec 20, 2026, 5:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $164, Tickets Available: 303. Select Seats

Dec 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Matthews Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US. From $48, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $148, Tickets Available: 299. Select Seats

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

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Princeton Tigers Hockey

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08542

Event Dates 23

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Princeton Tigers Basketball

1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton, NJ 08544

Event Dates 20

Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM

A Christmas Carol

91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Event Dates 1843

Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM

Princeton Tigers Women's Basketball

1 Jadwin Gym, Princeton, NJ 08544

Event Dates 16

Dec 10, 2026 11:00 AM

New Jersey Symphony

68 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08544

Event Dates 56

Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM

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What events are happening in Princeton during December 2026?

Princeton hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

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Are concerts happening in Princeton during December 2026?

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