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Christmas with Canadian BrassNewark · Sat, Dec 12, 2026

3:00 PM local time

About this event

Christmas with Canadian Brass takes place at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Jazz (Concerts).

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center holds around 2,000 people.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center has 112 upcoming events on our calendar.

Canadian Brass has been making spirits bright for over 50 years! This holiday season, experience the joy, warmth, and festive spirit of the holidays with the Canadian Brass. An unforgettable evening of brilliant brass music and classic holiday favorites that will fill your heart with holiday cheer, make this concert part of your holiday tradition.

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Nearest station
NJPAC/Center Street · Light rail · 210 m · 3 min walk

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Canadian Brass at New Jersey Performing Arts Center: show day guide

Show starts
3:00 PM
Canadian Brass on stage(est.)
3:00 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 25 min
Expected finish(est.)
4:25 PM
Getting there
NJPAC/Center Street, 210 m (3 min walk)
Parking
Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Accessibility
ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton on December 2, 2023

  1. 1Festival Fanfare for Christmas
  2. 2Ding Dong Merrily on High (Thoinot Arbeau)
  3. 3Go Tell It on the Mountain ([traditional])
  4. 4White Christmas (Irving Berlin)
  5. 5Concerto in D (Johann Sebastian Bach/Antonio Vivaldi)
  6. 6Je me souviens (Lara Fabian)
  7. 7Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell)
  8. 8Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
  9. 9You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Thurl Ravenscroft)
  10. 10A Winter Miracle
  11. 11It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Andy Williams)
  12. 12Christmas Time Is Here (Vince Guaraldi Trio)
  13. 13Angels We Have Heard on High ([traditional])
  14. 14O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam)
  15. 15God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ([traditional])
  16. 16Old Saint Nick
  17. 17Gesu Bambino
  18. 18Christmas Medley
  19. 19Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah / When The Saints Go Marching In
  20. 20Frosty the Snow Man (Gene Autry & The Cass County Boys)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Festival Fanfare for Christmas×1
  • Ding Dong Merrily on High×1
  • Go Tell It on the Mountain×1
  • White Christmas×1
  • Concerto in D (Johann Sebastian Bach/Antonio Vivaldi)×1
  • Je me souviens×1
  • Both Sides, Now×1
  • Hallelujah×1
  • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch×1
  • A Winter Miracle×1

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Canadian Brass

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About Canadian Brass

Canadian Brass is a Canadian brass quintet formed in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, by Charles Daellenbach (tuba) and Gene Watts (trombone), with horn player Graeme Page and trumpeters Stuart Laughton and Bill Phillips completing the quintet. As of August 2026, Daellenbach is the sole original member in the group, with the other members being trumpeters Joe Burgstaller and Mikio Sasaki, hornist Jeff Nelsen, and trombonist Keith Dyrda.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center

1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Capacity
2,000
Parking
Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking
Accessible seating
1-973-297-5843 Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Please leave a voice message should no one answer immediately. NJPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are advised to contact NJPAC Ticket Services at the number above before making their ticket purchase online at njpac.org. Ticket Services staff are prepared with assisting them with seating. Persons with hearing disabilities should call NJ Telephone Relay Services at 711 for assistance with connecting with our ticket services staff. - Registered service animals assisting persons with disabilities are permitted in the theater. - Sennheiser listening (FM and infra-red) devices are available in the lobby of the theater. An usher can assist patrons who require these devices. Patrons will be asked to leave a driver's license or credit card as collateral.
Venue rules
Cameras and audio recording devices are not permitted in the theater. The taking of video and pictures, especially flash photos, is disruptive and inconsiderate to both the artist and other members of the audience. Just as importantly, the visual and audio performances of the artist are protected under both US and international copyright laws. NJPAC has the right to confiscate all recording devices. All bags are subject to search. Backpacks, suitcases, bags and purses larger than 12 x 12 x 8 may not be taken into the theaters. Patrons carrying larger bags will be asked to bring them to the coat check at no charge and will be given a plastic bag for carrying select items, such as wallets and cell phones, into the theater. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. NJPAC reserves the right to inspect and search persons entering NJPAC property and hand-carried items. Violators of this policy may be subject to ejection from NJPAC property and/or civil or criminal penalties.
Children
NJPAC recommends that children younger than 5 years of age not attend adult performances. Both NJPAC and the NJ Symphony have programs specifically designed for young children. Please call each organization for information. All persons entering the theater, including babes in arms, must have a ticket. Any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Box office
Box Office is open 12pm to 6pm Tuesday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Box Office remains open after posted closing times on performance evenings until the end of the first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions. Box Office opens three hours before curtain time on Monday & Sunday when performances are scheduled on those days of the week, and closes at end of first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions.
Seating chart
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Christmas with Canadian Brass: FAQs

When is Christmas with Canadian Brass?

Christmas with Canadian Brass is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time.

Where is Christmas with Canadian Brass taking place?

At New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

How much are tickets for Christmas with Canadian Brass?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at New Jersey Performing Arts Center?

Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking

What songs will Canadian Brass play?

At their most recent show (December 2, 2023, Dayton) Canadian Brass played 20 songs, including Festival Fanfare for Christmas, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Go Tell It on the Mountain, White Christmas, and Concerto in D (Johann Sebastian Bach/Antonio Vivaldi).

Does Canadian Brass have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Canadian Brass has 8 upcoming dates, including Alamogordo (Nov 18), Livermore (Nov 22), and Madison (Dec 4).

What time does Canadian Brass go on stage?

Canadian Brass is expected on stage around 3:00 PM. The show itself starts at 3:00 PM local time.

How long is Canadian Brass's set?

Recent shows ran to 20 songs, about 1 hr, 25 min on stage, so expect to finish around 4:25 PM.

Christmas with Canadian Brass

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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