Holiday Happening Concert and Lighting of the Lawn - Holiday Happening Concert and Lighting of the Lawn - Christopher Newport University

Holiday Happening Concert and Lighting of the Lawn

Happy Holidays from Christopher Newport University!

Join us on Sunday, December 3 at 4 p.m. for the 32nd annual Holiday Happening concert. This is a ticketed event and sales will open on November 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. Tickets will cost $8 and can be purchased online or in person at the Ferguson Center for the Arts Ticket Office. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. and is located in the Peebles Theatre Lobby.

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Lighting of the Lawn logo. An illustrated pine tree with Christmas lights inside of a blue and white striped circle with a blue banner.

Immediately after the Holiday Happening performance, we will host our annual tree lighting at 6 p.m. on the beautiful Great Lawn! This year we will have photos with Santa, a balloon artist, fireworks, crafts and sweet treats aplenty! This event is free and open to the public.


All parking lots on campus will be open to the public for general parking.

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