Holiday Concerts and Performances on Martha's Vineyard 2026
Carols, concerts and holiday shows across the island.
Saturday, November 28
Edgartown12pm–2pm
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
MV Playhouse, sponsored by MV Made
Including music (tickets sold ahead, pay what you can, through Circuit Arts) performance 7-9pm
Vineyard Haven
Katharine Cornell Theater
Island Theater Workshop's holiday show opens. Check the listing for performance times.
Saturday, December 5
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Holiday brass on Main Street.
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
FISH
Meet Santa, enjoy refreshments and music, and greet Santa and his local fire department volunteers on their fire truck!
Oak Bluffs6:30pm
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
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Stop and enjoy this new annual tradition at 35 Main St while shopping in town!
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Also Dec 20
Pick-up outside S&S Kitchenette, and enjoy a free festive loop around town while caroling!
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
35 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
Handbells downtown.
Thursday, December 10
Edgartown2pm–4:30pm
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
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.
Edgartown5pm · through Jan 2
Donaroma's
Annual Holiday Light Show! Set to music to listen to in your car.
Friday, December 11
Edgartown5:30pm–6:15pm
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
The Carnegie
Also Dec 12
Vineyard Preservation Trust & Martha's Vineyard High School Present Annual Minnesingers Holiday Concerts
Saturday, December 12
Edgartown10am–3pm
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
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
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven12pm–2pm
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.