A Cape Cod ”Twas the Night Before Christmas’ poem, reimagined
‘Twas the solstice in Woods Hole, when all through the labs, not a creature was stirring. Not even the crabs.
The holiday season isn’t the same if you don’t have the music to go with it.
But don’t settle for just the songs on the radio — try out these live performances scheduled on Cape Cod in the leadup to Christmas.
Looking for more to do this holiday season? Check out our suggestions for Massachusetts day trips, 4 quintessential Christmas on Cape Cod things to do, and our full holiday listing, some of which is happening through the new year.
In the meantime, here are four holiday music events on Cape Cod to check out.
When: Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Performing Arts Center, 95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster
Cost: $35 general; $30 seniors; Free tickets for students and youth 18 and under
Celebrate the rhythm of the holidays with the Chara Percussion Ensemble as they perform classics like “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, as well as new arrangements for “Angels We Have Heard on High” and more.
More info here: https://artsempoweringlife.org/ael-events/
When: Dec. 20, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Crown and Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Cost: $39 General, $49 VIP
Watch Thirsty as she dons costumes and performs favorite holiday hits as well as some new ones.
More info here: https://www.onlyatthecrown.com/the-paramount-club
When: Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Crown and Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Cost: $35
Jon Richardson will sing Bing Crosby holiday favorites with a band backing him up.
More info here: https://thecrownanchor.thundertix.com/events/255683
Take a snowy drive in Chatham with us after December snowfall
Take a drive down Shore Road in Chatham on a snowy Monday morning, Dec. 15, 2025.
When: Dec. 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Pelham House Resort, 14 Sea Street, Dennis Port
Cost: $39.19
“Two of the top entertainers on the East Coast” will perform holiday songs. Ticket includes access to an exclusive welcome hour that offers macaroni and cheese and flat bread pizzas.
More info here: https://www.pelhamhouseresort.com/happenings
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