Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) is kicking off a year-long centennial celebration with a vibrant slate of holiday programming, branded as “Holidays at the Hall.” The centerpiece is A Merry Club Quarantine (CQ) Christmas Concert featuring DJ D-Nice on December 19, 2025.
DJ D-Nice, the iconic architect behind “Club Quarantine,” will headline the holiday dance party with host Tisha Campbell, joined by special guests, including NEXT, YG Marley, Kenny Burns, Jaheim, Shirley Jones, Koffee Brown, and more. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Concert tickets start at $65 and are available at NewarkSymphonyHall.org.
D-Nice expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m beyond excited to bring A Merry CQ Christmas to Newark Symphony Hall. There’s nothing like celebrating the season with community, surrounded by love, music, and holiday spirit.”
A private, pre-concert reception, “The Warm Up Holiday Party,” will be held before the show on December 19th at 6:30 pm. VIP Pre-show tickets for The Warm Up start at $300 and include prime orchestra seating, swag bags, and complimentary refreshments and cocktails by celebrity Chef Ameer Natson and sponsor, Edmond’s Honor.
Talia L. Young, President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, highlighted the significance of the choice of headliner: “Newark Symphony Hall stands as a historic stage for evolution, music, and culture, celebrating over a century of uplifting the community and creator economy. D-Nice is the ideal artist to launch our centennial celebrations; he’s a global icon who effortlessly connects music and people across generations. Club Quarantine brought us together during the pandemic when we needed community to most, and now, we need it again. CQ Christmas unites people around music and community, and that’s what our Holidays at the Hall programming is all about.”
An Evening of Smooth Jazz
The “Holidays at the Hall” programming will also feature “Friends of NSH Presents: An Evening of Smooth Jazz” with Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright and his band on Saturday, December 6. Albright, known for topping the Billboard Jazz charts, will perform at Newark Symphony Hall’s Terrace Ballroom. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the show starts at 7:00 pm.
Talia L. Young noted, “Gerald Albright will bring his extraordinary talent and vibrant legacy in contemporary jazz to Newark Symphony Hall for the holiday season. His live performance promises to be a spirited celebration of music and soul, reflecting the creative artistry that has long defined our stage.”
Community Initiatives
The seasonal programming is part of a broader year-long celebration of Newark Symphony Hall’s 100th anniversary. In the spirit of giving, all guests attending “Holidays at the Hall” performances in December are invited to bring non-perishable food items for the Holiday Food Drive, benefiting food justice projects at Clinton Hill Community Action.
A family spotlight event, Black Santa’s Workshop, will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event invites families for photos with Santa and children’s holiday activities.
For complete program details and tickets, visit www.NewarkSymphonyHall.org and follow @NewarkSymphonyHall on social media.
