Midnight Merriment Returns to Downtown Concord!

Presented by Breezeline | Friday, December 5 | 5:00 PM–Midnight

It’s that magical time of year again! Midnight Merriment is back in downtown Concord on Friday, December 5, bringing an evening full of holiday sparkle, shopping, music, and community cheer from 5:00 PM until midnight. Stroll through downtown under festive lights, enjoy live entertainment, sip on seasonal treats, and support local businesses as many stay open late with progressive discounts, refreshments, and exclusive Midnight Merriment deals.

🎶 Event Schedule & Locations

Downtown Concord

5:00 PM – Official Event Kickoff

Holiday music will fill the streets through midnight. Tune in online and enjoy the festive atmosphere citywide!

5:00 PM–8:00 PM – Leathercraft Ornament Make & Take

With Diane Louise Paul

League of NH Craftsmen, 49 S. Main Street

Arts Alley | 20 S. Main Street

5:30 PM–7:30 PM – Santa photos sponsored by Breezeline + Holiday Dance Party with DJ Nazzy

5:30 PM–8:00 PM – Concord Chorale strolling carolers on S. Main Street

Bicentennial Square

5:00 PM–5:20 PM – Concord High School Chamber Singers

5:00 PM–8:00 PM – Live music from The Wandering Souls

5:00 PM–7:30 PM – Free hot chocolate (while supplies last), sponsored by St. Mary’s Bank and provided by Brother’s Cortado

City Plaza (in front of the State House)

5:00 PM–7:30 PM – S’Mores at City Plaza (in front of the arch)

Roast s’mores over an open fire sponsored by Binnie Media, with chocolate from Granite State Candy and graham crackers from Concord Food Co-op. 500 s’mores available—they often run out by 7:30 PM or sooner, so don’t wait!

5:00 PM–5:30 PM – Jubilate Singers as The Dickens Carolers

Directed by Jane Cormier, this enchanting group of children and adult choruses will share joyful carols and heartwarming holiday stories in full period costume.

5:00 PM–10:00 PM – Warming Station with picnic tables sponsored by Bath Flip, with heaters and propane provided by Taylor Rental Concord

5:00 PM–Midnight (or until food runs out) – Capitol Street Food Truck Alley

Sponsored by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, with lighting by Sunbelt Rentals

Food Trucks: Wicked Tasty, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Bubble Bee Milk Tea

Eagle Square

5:00 PM–11:00 PM – Concord Arts Market Winter Giftopolis in the Eagle Square Atrium

7:00 PM–9:00 PM – Suncook Valley Chorale caroling

Capital Plaza

6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Girl Scouts caroling