The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is a must-visit spot on your seasonal to-do list, but don’t forget to check out The Shops at Columbus Circle while you’re in the area! Returning this year, with an expanded display, is the fabulous “Holiday Under The Stars” decor, plus, tons of other exciting programming for its 20th holiday season!
Holiday Programming at The Shops at Columbus Circle
From dazzling decorations to charity opportunities and a larger-than-life gingerbread village, there’s plenty of ways to get in the festive spirit this holiday season at The Shops at Columbus Circle.
⭐ Holiday Under The Stars
“This year, we have significantly expanded our signature “Holiday Under the Stars” programming, welcoming visitors and locals alike to celebrate under the twinkling lights with us,” said Stephanie Fink, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Partnerships & Events for The Shops at Columbus Circle. The decor program has added 44 new stars and 300,000 sparkling lights to create a “kaleidoscope of colors” for visitors to admire.
The shining stars are set to a choreographed light show that will dazzle New Yorkers every 30 minutes daily from 5pm to midnight. You can find them hanging over the Great Room between the 58th and 60th Street entrances.
📅 Debuting November 18th, 2024
🏙️ Gingerbread Lane Exhibition & Workshop
Plaza Hotel Chef alum, Jon Lovitch, has created a gingerbread masterpiece using thousands of pounds of icing to construct an NYC-inspired village. Curious how to build such beautiful gingerbread creations? You can join Lovitch in ticketed gingerbread-making classes throughout the season.
📅 Debuting November 19th, 2024
🎭 Broadway Under The Stars
Spectacular Broadway performers will take over the 2nd floor stage throughout the season to serenade visitors with tunes from renowned shows. All performances are free and open to the public. Plus, you can chat with Broadway alum, George Psoma, for a fun and exclusive Q&A.
📅 Thursdays, November 21st, December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 5pm – 6pm
🎷 Jazz at Lincoln Center’s WeBop Holiday Jazz Jam
Listen to the talented musicians of the future with live performances thanks to WeBop, Lincoln Center’s award-winning early-childhood education program. Each free performance will take place on the 2nd floor stage, and makes for a perfect thing to do with the whole family.
📅 December 13th & 17th at 3pm and December 18th & 20th at 11am
🛍️ Shopping Discounts
In celebration of two decades of holiday magic at The Shops at Columbus Circle, various stores will offer in-store discounts and exclusive dining deals.
📅 November 18th to November 30th
Learn even more about The Shops at Columbus Circle’s holiday programming online.