Atlantic City Holiday Entertainment 2026 Schedule: Star-Studded
The Atlantic City, New Jersey Holiday entertainment season for 2026 is voluminous. We have put as much of it together here at a glance — for you to choose from as follows:
Thanksgiving Weekend: Big Names, Big Entertainment
The Atlantic City, New Jersey market launches Thanksgiving weekend with an impressive entertainment lineup.
November 27, 2026
Legendary Motown performers The Temptations and The Four Tops at Hard Rock, Chris Isaak at Borgata, and R&B favorite Kem.
November 28, 2026
A Magical Cirque Christmas at Tropicana Atlantic City and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening at Hard Rock.
December Begins With Star Power
December 3, 2026
Straight No Chaser at Borgata and Uptown's A Very Motown Christmas at Tropicana.
December 4, 2026
More at Borgata — Paul Anka, Derek Hough and Hanson. Comedy superstar.
December 5, 2026
Jerry Seinfeld will also be performing at Borgata, providing another major attraction.
Christmas Spectaculars Take Center Stage
December 11-12, 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire at Hard Rock and Goose's annual GOOSEMAS celebration to Boardwalk Hall.
December 11, 2026
The Michael Bublé Experience at Tropicana Atlantic City.
December 20, 2026
Ocean Casino Resort will present Cirque Dreams Holidaze. This is a combination of holiday music and exciting acrobatics.
Local Family Traditions And Holiday Magic
- Ocean Casino Resort offers Santa's Hideaway Adventure through Christmas Eve.
- Historic Smithville features spectacular holiday lighting.
- Storybook Land presents its beloved Christmas Fantasy.
- Renault Winery's Vintner Wonderland provides additional seasonal festivities.
December 12, 2026
Atlantic City's Holiday Parade.
New Year's Eve: Atlantic City Celebrates 2027
- DJ Cassidy headlines Hard Rock's spectacular two-night celebration December 31 and January 1, featuring Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Bell Biv DeVoe and Ja Rule.
- Tropicana and Harrah's will welcome 2027 with festive midnight balloon drops.
Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City: Holiday Entertainment, Music & Christmas Magic
Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City is celebrating the 2026 holiday season with an impressive collection of concerts, musical tributes, comedy, dining and nightlife.
A Wiseguyz Holiday Musical Variety Show, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
The popular Candy Cane Lounge, featuring its new "Present Situation" holiday theme, returns to Bar One with seasonal decorations, music, dancing and live entertainment.
December 5: A Golden Girls Holiday Whodunnit, with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
December 12: John Eddie's Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown, featuring his Dirty Ol' Band, at 8:00 p.m.
December 19: Three holiday attractions highlight the evening:
- Candlelight Christmas Classics - 6:15 p.m.
- The Greatest Love of All Holiday, featuring Michelle Brooks Thompson in a Whitney Houston tribute —8:00 p.m.
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings — 8:30 p.m.
Additional entertainment includes weekly AC Jokes comedy performances, karaoke, musical bingo, trivia and DJs.
Throughout December, Resorts will also feature holiday character appearances on weekends, along with special seasonal dining experiences.
From legendary entertainers to family traditions, Atlantic City offers something special for virtually every holiday visitor.
Great Times That My Family Has Enjoyed At Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
SOURCES: The entertainment dates and venues listed here were checked against published 2026 calendars from Visit Atlantic City, AtlanticCity.com and Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City.
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