Midnight Merriment 2026

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Making a list and checking it twice? It’s that time of year! Midnight Merriment, presented by Breezeline, is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM until midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays and supporting local businesses. Many businesses will be open until midnight, offering progressive discounts, refreshments, and exclusive Midnight Merriment deals.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

5:00 PM – Official start to the event! Holiday music will be piped throughout downtown until midnight. 

5:00 PM-8:00 PM-  Make and Take ornaments at the League of NH Craftsmen located at 49 S. Main Street.

Arts Alley located at 20 S. Main Street

5:30 PM–7:30 PM – Santa photos sponsored by Breezeline and a 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 – The Wandering Souls band performing 

5:00 PM-7:30 PM- Free hot chocolate while supplies last.

City Plaza (in front of the State House)

5:00 PM- 7:30 PM-  Roast s’mores over an open fire sponsored by St. Mary's Bank, with chocolate provided by Granite State Candy and graham crackers provided by Concord Food Co-op. There are 500 s’mores provided and supplies typically run out around 7:30 PM but it could be earlier than that. Don't wait!

5:00 PM–5:30 PM – Jubilate Singers: This December, the Jubilate Singers will spread the joy of the holidays with their children and adult choruses as “The Dickens Carolers.” Directed by Jane Cormier and garbed in full period dress, the chorus will sing joyous carols and tell uplifting holiday stories, offering musical celebration to audiences throughout New Hampshire.

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

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

• Food Trucks: TBD

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

2025 DOWNTOWN DEALS:

Achromatic 57 N. Main St. - Open with discounts until midnight! 5-6 pm: 20 % off all dresses & gold jewelry. 6-7 pm: 20% off all bottoms & mystery bags. 7-8 pm: 20% off sweaters & all fragrance (candles, incense, room sprays, etc.). 8-9 pm: 20% off outerwear & silver jewelry. 9-10 pm: 20% off advent calendars & hats. 10-11 pm: 20% off hair accessories & books. 11 pm - midnight: 20% off store-wide. 

Blossom Yoga 120 N. Main St. - Studio will be closed, however they are still offering a great deal on class passes! Purchase anytime Friday-Sunday in the studio or online. 5 class pass for only $55 (valued at $89). Can also be purchased in gift certificate form. Limit 2 per person

Candletree Soy Candles 44 N.Main St.- Free popcorn and holiday light stroll outside their shop!

Concord Craft Brewing 117 Storrs St. - 15% off all four packs!

Concord Food Co-op 24 S. Main St. - Free cookie decorating from 5-7 pm. DIY cookie decorating kits to take home will also be available for purchase.  

DIY Craft & Thrift 46 N. Main St. - Holiday decor fill a bag for $5, 5 sewing patterns for $1, all stamps are $1.

Gibson's Bookstore 45 S. Main St. - Open until midnight with increasing discounts throughout the night, starting at 5% off from 5pm - 8pm, then increasing an additional 5% every hour, culminating in a 25% discount from 11pm - midnight. 

Gondwana & Divine 13 N Main St. - 10% off tops, bottoms, jackets, and bras!

Homebody 134 N. Main St. - Open until midnight. Receive $5 “Homebody Cash” for every $50 spent. Plus, enter to win a shopping spree! 

Joe King’s 45 N. Main St. - 20% off (exclusions apply) until 11 pm!

League of NH Craftsmen 49 S. Main St. - Make-and-take a FREE leathercraft holiday ornament with League artist Diane Louise Paul from 5-8 pm.

Lilise Designer Resale 7 N. Main St. - Open until midnight. Free samples, drinks, 15% off coats, jackets, and jewelry, plus 10% off the designer racks. 

Puppy Love Hot Dog 50 N. Main St. - Free hot dog with the purchase of a Puppy Love gift card!

Revelstoke 100 N. Main St. - Celebrate their 7th birthday and spin the slot machine for a chance at a birthday surprise! Also grab a birthday cake latte until 10 pm! 

Saad Hindal 57 N. Main St. - 20% off original art (paintings not prints). 5-10 pm.

Simply Birkenstock 31 N. Main St. - 10% off all brands!

Slowly General 25 N Main St. - 20% off select items!

The Soapery Off Main 32 N. Main St. - First 100 customers will receive a FREE set of hand warmers. Check out their $5 deals table from 5-10 pm!

Social Club Creamery 138 N. Main St. - Spend $20 and get a gift card ranging in value from $5-40.

Totally Tea + Coffee 2 Capital Plaza - Stop in for 25% off any seasonal specials from 5 pm to 12 am.

Who Doesn't Want That 34 Warren St. - Winter Wonderland and crafts and Jonsey’s Reptiles 5:30-7:30 pm!

Wine on Main 9 N. Main St. - Open from 3 pm - midnight with savings throughout the night. 7 pm-10 pm: 5% off wine and merchandise. 10 pm-Midnight: 10% off wine and merchandise. Plus, La Mia Mano Jewelry will be here with a pop-up shop.

Witchlight Oracle 21 Warren St. - Get 1 free oracle card reading for every $100 you spend!

Woman’s Club of Concord 44 Pleasant St. - View Gingerbread Houses, vote for The People's Choice, and enjoy a visit from Concord Chorale. At 7 p.m. Mayor Byron Chamberlin will award the Gingerbread key to the city. 

The Writing Gallery 146 N. Main St. - Gifts, book bags, art cards, and macarons. Plus a raffle at 11:11!

Food Vendors: Intown Concord Food Truck Members are free to attend this event. Email director@intownconcord.org for the promo code. Use the registration on this page to sign up. Midnight Merriment hours run from 5 pm- Midnight. If you are not able to stay open until Midnight or close to we ask that you do not register for this event. Space is limited to 6 participants. 

10ft- $100, 20 ft- $200, 30 ft- $300

Art Vendors: Please contact the Concord Arts Market by emailing Jessica Livingston at jessica@concordartsmarket.org.