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Holiday Concerts and Performances on Martha's Vineyard 2026

Carols, concerts and holiday shows across the island.

Saturday, November 28

Edgartown12pm–2pm

Chowder Cup Contest

Daniel Fisher House

Join us Saturday November 28th at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House to sample the best chowder on the island and vote for the people's choice! Cold local beer, music, and raw bar provided. All proceeds benefit Edgartown Board of Trade and Edgartown's small business community. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance - two entry times at 12 PM and 1 PM.

Friday, December 4

Vineyard Haven12pm–10pm

Pop-up artist market

MV Playhouse, sponsored by MV Made

Including music (tickets sold ahead, pay what you can, through Circuit Arts) performance 7-9pm

Vineyard Haven

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Katharine Cornell Theater

Island Theater Workshop's holiday show opens. Check the listing for performance times.

Saturday, December 5

Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm

Santa's Workshop

FISH

Meet Santa, enjoy refreshments and music, and greet Santa and his local fire department volunteers on their fire truck!

Oak Bluffs6:30pm

Light Up Oak Bluffs

Healy Square

Join us in Healy Square for Santa, live music, caroling, cocoa, and the tree lighting at 6:30 PM. Please note that this event has moved to a new date this year!

Sunday, December 6

Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm

Fred Fisher carriage rides

Downtown Vineyard Haven
Also Dec 20

Pick-up outside S&S Kitchenette, and enjoy a free festive loop around town while caroling!

Thursday, December 10

Edgartown2pm–4:30pm

Snowflake Workshop at Edgartown Public Library

Edgartown Library
Also Dec 11, Dec 12

Help us turn the library into a winter wonderland! Stop by the Children’s Room throughout Christmas in Edgartown weekend to make your own paper snowflakes. We’ll display your creations in our big library windows for everyone to enjoy through the New Year! Source: edgartownlibrary.org

Oak Bluffs3pm–7pm · through Dec 11

Oak Bluffs Holiday Stroll

Downtown Oak Bluffs

Our second annual Holiday Stroll! Participating shops and restaurants throughout downtown Oak Bluffs will host artisan pop-ups, crafts, refreshments, holiday music, and festive shopping. 3-7PM both nights.

Friday, December 11

Edgartown5:30pm–6:15pm

Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse

Memorial Wharf

A time honored tradition, Edgartown’s version of a tree lighting is full of seaside village charm. Thank you to the MV Museum for the annual holiday lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse, which takes place at 6pm sharp. Come celebrate with us at Memorial Wharf for a great viewing spot and countdown! Beginning at 5:30 PM Edgartown’s favorite mascots, non-profit concessions by the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, caroling, give-aways and maybe the Man In Red himself! This fun event is brought to you by the Edgartown Board of Trade. If you wish to watch the lighting from the Harbor View Hotel, you must make reservations with Bettini Restaurant.

Edgartown8pm–9pm

Minnesingers Annual Holiday Concerts

The Carnegie
Also Dec 12

Vineyard Preservation Trust & Martha's Vineyard High School Present Annual Minnesingers Holiday Concerts

Saturday, December 12

Edgartown10am–3pm

Holiday Faire in the Edgartown Village Green

Edgartown Village Green

Brought to you by the Edgartown Village Market, the Holiday Faire is back and right in the heart of our downtown winter wonderland. Make s'no mistake, this is an absolute must-do event! Join us in the Village Green to shop one-of-a-kind artisanal goods from over 30 local vendors in this European-style Christmas market complete with hot cocoa, treats, and entertainment for the whole family. Warm up in the tented beer garden while listening to live music and enjoying an array of seasonal food and drinks. Libations will be available for purchase to benefit local non-profits. Participating artisans coming soon Thank you to our Holiday Faire partners: Vineyard Preservation Trust, Edgartown Village Market, Donnelly + Co, Amity Island Running Club & Wash Ashore Beer Co. , and Foley Family Wines.

Edgartown11am–11:45am

Christmas in Edgartown Parade

Main Street

Join us for the holiday magic on Main Street! Don’t miss the fun - floats, animals, music, dancers, kids, fire engines, and of course SANTA. The parade will take place on Main Street between Pease’s Point Way and Water Street. (Rain or shine) Thank you to Rockland Trust for their support and sponsorship of this favorite weekend event!

Sunday, December 20

Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm

Winter Wonderland

Downtown Vineyard Haven

Bell choir outside The BeachHouse and the Cape Cranberry Carolers, plus Fred Fisher's free carriage rides.

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Listings come from each organizer and the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. Last checked Thursday, November 12.