All Entertainment & Activities — First Night Chatham 2026 (12/31/2025)
Preliminary Schedule subject to change
All Worn Out Jug Band
All Worn Out Jug Band
Classic Eclectic Jug Band
Performing tunes from the traditional Jug Band songbook, seasoned with old country, folk, gospel and blues.
The All Worn Out Jug Band is pleased to perform in the great folk tradition including selections from Guthrie, Seeger, Dylan, a smattering of jug band music and eclectic mix of blues and gospel.
The All Worn Out Jug Band Was founded in Chatham in 2000 and has graced the stage of many of the Cape's favorite venues.
Band members include Gregory Baird, Mark Van Bork, Kevin Howard, Mary Loebig and Edmund Robinson.
The All Worn Out Jug Band Was founded in Chatham in 2000 and has graced the stage of many of the Cape's favorite venues.
Band members include Gregory Baird, Mark Van Bork, Kevin Howard, Mary Loebig and Edmund Robinson.
Atwater-Donnelly
Photo by Janet Moscarello Photography
Atwater-Donnelly
Traditional American and Celtic Folk Music and Dance
A program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, plus so much more, that appeal to all ages.
Award-winning duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, presents delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous harmonies and play an astonishing array of instruments including guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, limberjacks, and other surprises including a thrilling interpretation of freestyle Appalachian flatfoot clogging. Their performance is appealing to all ages, and with humor and audience participation, Aubrey and Elwood explain song origins to give more relevance to the material. Aubrey and Elwood have performed widely in the United States and beyond and their fourteen recordings are streamed worldwide.
Community Center 2nd Floor at 3:00 PM
Tony Bennett Duets
Tony Bennett Duets
Recreating his iconic duets of American Songbook classics
Host Anthony Teixeira shares many of Tony Bennett's famous duets with his co-stars, some of Cape Cod's favorite singers.
Anthony Teixeira hosts the show and shares many of Tony Bennett's famous duets with his co-stars Trish LaRose, Kate Pazakis and Sara Sneed, three of Cape Cod's favorite singers.Tony Bennett's career spanned more than 60 years and with the help of his son, he recreated himself bringing his music to a whole new audience. In 2006 to mark his 80th birthday, Tony released a duets album recorded with a collection of stars including Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Bono and Sting. The project proved to be such a success that he did another celebratory album in 2011 for his 85th birthday. He followed up with albums in 2012, 2014, 2018 and his final duets album with Lady Gaga in 2021. Many of the songs that Anthony, Trish, Kate and Sara perform are standards that launched Tony Bennett's career that he later chose to re-record with multiple pop and jazz singers as duets. The cast is backed by the All-Star Band.
Methodist Church at 5:00 PM
Natalia Bonfini
Photo: Joe Navas
Natalia Bonfini
Blues & Rock Singer/Songwriter
American Idol finalist Natalia Bonfini is a blues and rock singer/songwriter born and raised in Eastham!
Natalia Bonfini is a blues and rock singer/songwriter born and raised in Eastham! She first picked up guitar at 7, musically inspired by her drummer father, and soon after was busking on Commercial Street in Provincetown. Those early years of street performing taught her how to quickly captivate any audience, no matter the stage.
A finalist on season 20 of American Idol, she auditioned with The Allman Brothers' “Whipping Post”, and finished in the top 50 of over 100,000 contestants. She has since performed alongside tremendous national acts such as Allen Stone, Bruce Springsteen, David Cook, and Joe Lewis Walker. An award winning songwriter, her single “Before” won the New England Songwriters Competition and received honorable mention in SongDoor's International Competition. Reinventing your favorite covers, Natalia mashes up genres from soul to pop to classic rock, but always finds a way back home to her blues roots.
Backed by an incredible band who are all local to the Cape; guitarist Keb Hutchings, drummer Dave Ellis, bassist Pat McDonough, and special guest Dan Felix on Saxophone, the group comes alive on stage and is a must see!
A finalist on season 20 of American Idol, she auditioned with The Allman Brothers' “Whipping Post”, and finished in the top 50 of over 100,000 contestants. She has since performed alongside tremendous national acts such as Allen Stone, Bruce Springsteen, David Cook, and Joe Lewis Walker. An award winning songwriter, her single “Before” won the New England Songwriters Competition and received honorable mention in SongDoor's International Competition. Reinventing your favorite covers, Natalia mashes up genres from soul to pop to classic rock, but always finds a way back home to her blues roots.
Backed by an incredible band who are all local to the Cape; guitarist Keb Hutchings, drummer Dave Ellis, bassist Pat McDonough, and special guest Dan Felix on Saxophone, the group comes alive on stage and is a must see!
Brewster Bayside Skippers
Brewster Bayside Skippers
Jump Roping
Our national award winning jump rope team demonstrates a wide variety of impressive skills.
A local jump roping team who travels all around the country putting on performances and competing nationally! All the jumpers spend time perfecting their skills and using them to create a one of a kind routine! The goal is to share our knowledge and skills about the sport of jump rope, and inspire others to give it a try! We will be putting on a performance which shows all aspects of what these jumpers compete in.
Brown Dog Band
Brown Dog Band
R&B, Country & Southern Rock
A cast of Cape Cod characters with hundreds of years of experience playing Country, Western, and Blues.
The Brown Dog Band consists of a cast of Cape Cod characters who collectively comprise hundreds of years experience playing Country, Western and Blues styles of music. Gathered together by drummer Dave Brown in 2023, the Band has released two albums of songs that range from old time blues and soul to modern country. The Brown Dog Band has been performing at concerts and festivals across Cape Cod. This year's performance at St. Martin's Lodge will feature selections from the albums with phenomenal vocalist Leslie Gage backed by Dave Brown, Don Barry, Michael Paolucci, Sam Gutter, Marty Phillips, and Jerry Doherty.
St. Martin's Lodge at 3:00 PM
Bubble Wrap Stomp
Photo: John Markus
Bubble Wrap Stomp
Noisier Than the Noise Parade
A favorite activity of many parents, too! Watch the kids show joy as they break the bubbles and make lots of noise!
A favorite activity of many parents, too! Watch the kids show joy as they break the bubbles and make lots of noise!
From 1PM until there's no more bubble wrap to stomp.
From 1PM until there's no more bubble wrap to stomp.
Community Center Aerobics Room at 1:00 to 3:00 PM (Button-free)
Sarah Burrill Band
Sarah Burrill Band
Sarah brings to her music and performance a depth and passion that is nothing short of contagious.
Sarah brings to her music and performance a depth and passion that is nothing short of contagious. Whether she is belting out a blues, caressing the melody of a delicate love song, encouraging social consciousness and change or singing about her pajamas, it is an experience that inspires courage, strength and hope. She does all of this while creating atmosphere of playfulness and spontaneity that is disarming and uniquely Sarah. It takes no time at all to understand she is here to have fun and brings her audience right along with her.
St. Martin's Lodge at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Max Calderbank and Friends
Max Calderbank and Friends
Musicals, Through the Years!
Three high school juniors perform a variety of songs from Broadway musicals from three different eras.
Max Calderbank, Avila Rudd, and Adaline Birmingham, all juniors in high school, showcase "Musicals, through the years!", featuring a variety of songs from Broadway musicals from three different eras. These include Golden Age, Post-Golden Age, and Contemporary shows. Their performance includes tunes from The Music Man, Chicago, Footloose, and more! Max and his friends are ecstatic to share the music they all love! They hope to see you in the audience!
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM (Button-free)
Cape Cod Fiddlers
Photo by Richard Rahmlow
Cape Cod Fiddlers
Since 1993 at First Night Chatham!
Their energetic fiddle performances draw from both international and American fiddle traditions.
Playing Fiddle Together Since 1989! Widely known for their energetic fiddle performances and two recordings on CD, the Cape Cod Fiddlers draw their repertoire from the Irish, Scottish, Shetland Isles, Scandinavian, Cape Breton, French Canadian and American fiddle traditions. Providing music for concerts festivals, dances, wedding, and parties, this fiddle group has become a tradition and an integral part of the community on Cape Cod. Our 32nd year together in Chatham for New Years Eve!
Dennis Flaherty & Cape Cod Jazz Trio
Photo by Joe Navas
Dennis Flaherty & Cape Cod Jazz Trio
Swingin' Vocals + Long-time Favorite Trio
Three of Cape Cod's top Jazz Musicians will accompany the debut of Dennis Flaherty on vocals, in the swingin' style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Nat King Cole.
Dennis Flaherty sings in the swingin' style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Nat King Cole. He appears on Cape Cod at restaurants, concerts, private events, and he performed at the Provincetown Jazz Festival. He is making his First Night Chatham debut.
The Cape Cod Jazz Trio (CCJT) is comprised of three of Cape Cod's top Jazz Musicians with Fred Boyle on piano from South Yarmouth, Ron Ormsby on bass from Centerville, and Bart Weisman on drums from Orleans. The CCJT has accompanied vocalists Dane Vannatter, Siobhan Magnus, Cassandre McKinley, Tish Adams, Leslie Boyle, Lori Colombo, and Krisanthi Pappas. Since 2009, the CCJT has appeared at concerts, events, and restaurants across Cape Cod, including the Provincetown Jazz Festival, and off Cape Cod in Providence (RI), Nantucket, Plymouth, and Boston.
The Cape Cod Jazz Trio (CCJT) is comprised of three of Cape Cod's top Jazz Musicians with Fred Boyle on piano from South Yarmouth, Ron Ormsby on bass from Centerville, and Bart Weisman on drums from Orleans. The CCJT has accompanied vocalists Dane Vannatter, Siobhan Magnus, Cassandre McKinley, Tish Adams, Leslie Boyle, Lori Colombo, and Krisanthi Pappas. Since 2009, the CCJT has appeared at concerts, events, and restaurants across Cape Cod, including the Provincetown Jazz Festival, and off Cape Cod in Providence (RI), Nantucket, Plymouth, and Boston.
Orpheum Theater at 1:00 PM
The Cape Cod Sax Trio
The Cape Cod Sax Trio
Three Types of Saxes
The Sax Trio will parade around Chatham Main St playing an instrumental mix of funk, fusion, and New Orleans jazz.
The Cape Cod Sax Trio returns to parade around Chatham center for First Night Chatham 2026! From 1:15PM to 2:30PM, they'll play an instrumental mix of funk, fusion, and New Orleans jazz that's sure to get your feet moving in the cold weather. They'll visit several spots around town, so feel free to visit them at one performance, or follow them around all over the place!
Main Street at 1:15 to 2:30 PM (Button-free)
Cape Cod & Chatham Trivia
Cape Cod & Chatham Trivia
With Bill & Tilda Bystrom and Peter Gaines
Trivia featuring knowledge about Cape Cod, Chatham, the holiday season, and some 'Name That Tune' extras.
Hosted by Bill and Tilda Bystrom with musical assistance from Peter Gaines, this event will give Cape Codders and Cape & Chatham want-to-be's an opportunity to show off their knowledge of Cape Cod and Chatham, with the focus on the local community and Cape Cod in general.. It will also include trivia about the holiday season, and feature Peter Gaines doing “name that tune “on the piano.
This trivia event will consist of two 1/2 hour trivia sessions,with different questions for each session. People may participate in both sessions or only one depending on upon their preference. Prizes will be given out randomly so everyone has a chance to win. This is a family-friendly event, already popular at Chatham Bars Inn and First Night Chatham, newly featuring surprise Chatham all star holiday fun helpers. Join the fun!
This trivia event will consist of two 1/2 hour trivia sessions,with different questions for each session. People may participate in both sessions or only one depending on upon their preference. Prizes will be given out randomly so everyone has a chance to win. This is a family-friendly event, already popular at Chatham Bars Inn and First Night Chatham, newly featuring surprise Chatham all star holiday fun helpers. Join the fun!
Community Center 2nd Floor at 7:00 PM (Button-free)
Cape Cod Ukulele Club
Cape Cod Ukulele Club
Lots of Fun & Good Music
Local ukulele enthusiasts goal is to have fun and play good music.
The Cape Cod Ukulele Club is a group of volunteers who practice weekly and perform around Cape Cod. The group is led by Cathy Hatch and was started about 10 years ago at her home. The group has upper and lower Cape practice locations and performs all summer on Hyannis Village Green on Magic Music Mondays at 5:30pm. The group hosts all players from beginners to intermediate levels.
Carnival Caper
Photo: Ron Snider
Carnival Caper
Costumed Road Race
A costumed road race, sponsored by the Chatham Squire. Register, show off your costume, and race for fun!
A costumed road race, from the Chatham Squire to the Lighthouse and back, sponsored by the Chatham Squire. Register outside the Squire starting at 2 pm; registration fee charged. Costume judging at 2:30 pm; the race starts at 3 pm (a bit under 2 miles round-trip). You can't miss the gorilla in charge. Race registrants get a T-shirt, and beef stew served at the Squire after the race! Spectators line Main Street to cheer on everyone parading down the road in costume - you can run, you can walk, you can hop, skip or jump!
Outside the Squire at 2:00 to 3:30 PM (Button-free)
Johnny Cash - Songs and Stories
Photo by Frank Walsh
Johnny Cash - Songs and Stories
With musician/author Matt York
Musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003.
Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003. He'll discuss Cash's emergence as a groundbreaking artist in the 1950's, his marriage to June Carter, his time with the super group the Highwaymen and other career highlights. York has performed on the stages of Nashville, New York and beyond and his album Bruisable Heart was named one of the Boston Globe's best albums of the year. Matt will be joined by incredibly talented Angelica Vendetti on fiddle.
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House at 4:00 PM
Catfish
Catfish
Catfish are the Cape's freshest take on the teen hard rock band. Playing various rock and grunge tunes with a heavy emphasis on getting a crowd going.
Catfish are the Cape's freshest take on the teen hard rock band. Playing various rock and grunge tunes with a heavy emphasis on getting a crowd going.
Catfish band members are: Ellie Wester, vocals; Caidon Vasquez, guitar; Liam Barker, bass; and Brady Smith, drums.
Catfish band members are: Ellie Wester, vocals; Caidon Vasquez, guitar; Liam Barker, bass; and Brady Smith, drums.
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 1:00 PM (Button-free)
Chatham Railroad Museum
Chatham Railroad Museum
With Special Displays
A special opening of The Chatham Railroad Museum for First Night Chatham features two special displays
A special opening of The Chatham Railroad Museum for First Night Chatham features two special displays: museum volunteers are operating an "O" gauge train; and a special train themed exhibit of all First Night Chatham buttons, from the earliest to the present, are on display.
The Chatham Railroad Museum is located in the restored 1887 railroad depot that served Chatham for nearly fifty years. Enjoy the museum's many exhibits! Travel back to 1915 when the railroad was a hub of activity portrayed by the diorama of the railroad yard. Imagine riding the 1910 wood sided red caboose, located behind the Museum, which is also open.
The Chatham Railroad Museum is located in the restored 1887 railroad depot that served Chatham for nearly fifty years. Enjoy the museum's many exhibits! Travel back to 1915 when the railroad was a hub of activity portrayed by the diorama of the railroad yard. Imagine riding the 1910 wood sided red caboose, located behind the Museum, which is also open.
Chatham Railroad Museum at 1:00 to 4:00 PM (Button-free)
Cirque du Jour
Cirque du Jour
Everyone’s Favorite Circus
The circus comes to Chatham for one of First Night Chatham's most popular entertainments.
Cirque du Jour is thrilled to return to First Night Chatham with an all-new circus spectacle that promises to dazzle audiences of all ages. This year's show combines breathtaking aerial performances, astonishing wire walkers, captivating artistry of rola bola, awe inspiring hand-balancing, and, of course, no circus experience is complete without the lovable antics of everyone's favorite clown, Bucky! Bursting with energy and humor, Bucky will take the stage and engage the audience with his playful charm and comedic routines, ensuring that laughter is a central part of the day's festivities. As Ringmaster Billy says … We will see you at the Circus! Three performances this year.
Monomoy Middle School Large Gym at 1:00 PM
Monomoy Middle School Large Gym at 3:00 PM
Monomoy Middle School Large Gym at 5:00 PM
Monomoy Middle School Large Gym at 3:00 PM
Monomoy Middle School Large Gym at 5:00 PM
The Clancy Tradition
The Clancy Tradition
Irish Music
A family of accomplished traditional Irish musicians performs vocals and instrumentals to warm the soul.
The Clancy Tradition plays energetic music from the Celtic genre. The group carries forward the music played by multiple generations of the Clancy Family with roots dating back to 1950s Ireland, where members of the Clancy family played at country dances and concerts throughout Ireland. The group features Rose Clancy on fiddle, Gene Clancy on vocals/guitar, Max Cohen on vocals/guitar, John Alden on vocals/upright bass and Alex Becrelis on Mandolin. The group pays tribute to its origins through a special blend of contemporary and traditional tunes and songs, infused with influences from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton and New England. Sure to get your toes tapping!
Classic Jazz Visions
Classic Jazz Visions
Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra
A unique, multi-media event that celebrates the friendship between jazz photographer Jack Bradley and Louis Armstrong.
A unique, multi-media event that celebrates the friendship between jazz photographer Jack Bradley and Louis Armstrong. A non-stop blend of photo exhibition, music, and storytelling. Experience the life, the musical history and legacy, the very essence of THE greatest icon of American Jazz, “Pops,” “Satchmo,” “Louis” Armstrong in a truly multi-dimensional immersive experience that combines over 600 rare images taken by Bradley of Armstrong and many others, with music by the Classic Jazz & Swing Orchestra.
Cape Cod native Jack Bradley, lauded by none other than Louis Armstrong as “The Greatest Photo Taker” – a man Armstrong himself often called, “my son”, amassed thousands of candid images of the man that many credit with being the “father of jazz” as we know it today. Jazz musician and educator, Michael Persico created a team of top musicians, writers, multi-media editors, and friends to create an entertainment experience unlike any other.
Cape Cod native Jack Bradley, lauded by none other than Louis Armstrong as “The Greatest Photo Taker” – a man Armstrong himself often called, “my son”, amassed thousands of candid images of the man that many credit with being the “father of jazz” as we know it today. Jazz musician and educator, Michael Persico created a team of top musicians, writers, multi-media editors, and friends to create an entertainment experience unlike any other.
Fred Clayton Blues Band
Fred Clayton Blues Band
Jazz and blues have been singer, composer, producer and bassist Fred Clayton's passion for the last 45 years.
Jazz and blues have been Fred Clayton's passion for the last 45 years. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Fred spent 20 years in Amherst, MA before moving to Paris, France, where he spent 15 years playing throughout Europe. He now lives on Cape Cod performing throughout the Cape and Massachusetts as the Fred Clayton Blues Band. He will be joined by Christian McCarthy on drums, Alex Pashoian on guitar, and Peter Man on piano. Fred is a singer, composer, producer and bassist, and for the past five years has been organizing the Summer Concert Series at Aselton Park in Hyannis.
Town Hall (downstairs) at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Colum Cille
Colum Cille
Pipes and Drums
Clad in the red and black Cunningham tartan, a wide repertoire provides great music and fun for everyone.
Colum Cille Pipes and Drums, established in 2001 is proud to feature both experienced and student musicians in its performances. Clad in the red and black Cunningham tartan, a wide repertoire provides great music and fun for everyone. Their seamless blending of traditional Celtic tunes and more modern music is sure to excite audiences and encourage future generations of players to give the pipes and drums a try.
Elementary School Gym at 1:00 PM
Community Handbell Ringers
Community Handbell Ringers
Patriotic, Folk and Classic Songs
Handbell ringers are the perfect group to ring in the New Year!
A group of volunteer ringers from all over Cape Cod who love to ring English Handbells and make music together. We have 4 1/2 octaves of bells which play a variety of repertoire. We have been ringing for First Night Chatham for many years, and we will ring in the New Year playing patriotic, folk and classic songs. We practice at the First Congregational Church and welcome ringers who want to play together.
Congregational Church at 1:00 PM
CrabGrass Bluegrass Band
CrabGrass Bluegrass Band
Cape Cod's Premier Bluegrass
Cape Cod's own bluegrass artists! Bass, guitar, mandolin,banjo, fiddle and great vocals.
A First Night Chatham favorite, the CrabGrass Bluegrass Band performs a lively mix of old and new bluegrass music, featuring tight harmonies and driving rhythm. Always lively and incomparably entertaining for all ages, CrabGrass is comprised of Les Beavan - banjo, Chris Miner - mandolin, Dan Fortier - guitar, Ted Mello - bass, and Billy Hardy - fiddle.
Methodist Church at 7:00 PM
Curly & Rich
Curly & Rich
Blues, Folk, Bluegrass & More
Curly and Rich draw broadly from the range of acoustic music: blues, folk, bluegrass, some nuggets from the 1970's and 80's, and an original composition or two.
Curly and Rich draw broadly from the range of acoustic music: blues, folk, bluegrass, some nuggets from the 1970's and 80's, a few recent popular songs, and one or two original compositions. Our set list includes songs originally performed by Bob Dylan, Reverend Gary Davis, the Grateful Dead, Bill Monroe, Leo Kottke, Blind Blake, Led Zeppelin (an instrumental version of “Goin' to California”), Graham Nash, and many others. Curly plays mandolin and harmonica, and he sings. Rich plays guitar and sings. Join us in an uplifting, enlivening musical journey!
Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 PM (Button-free)
The Drumma Queens
The Drumma Queens
All-Women's Percussion Ensemble
An all women's percussion ensemble from Cape Cod, playing West African rhythms, sometimes including song, dance and story.
The Drumma Queens are an all-women's percussion ensemble that create an electrifying atmosphere filled with the rich, polyrhythmic sounds of traditional djembes, dunduns, and other percussion instruments. They embody the music through spirited singing and dancing that brings ancient rhythms to life. Audiences can expect to be swept up in the infectious energy as the intricate layering of rhythms builds and flows, creating moments of both thunderous intensity and gentle healing vibrations. Audiences are encouraged to clap, move, and feel the communal celebration of life, feeling uplifted and deeply connected to something larger than themselves. The combination of musicianship, creative expression and joy creates an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the final beat.
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House at 3:00 PM
Face Painting by Punky-Doodles & Friends
Photo: Susan Karchmer
Face Painting by Punky-Doodles & Friends
The face painters love seeing the smiles on the childrens' faces as they look in the mirror after painting.
Punky-Doodles is a professional face painter. She and three friends love putting smiles on peoples faces! They love seeing the smiles on the childrens' faces as they look in the mirror after painting.
Monomoy Middle School Small Gym at 12:30 to 3:30 PM (Button-free)
Fireworks at Veterans Field
Photo: Stanlee Wetzel
Fireworks at Veterans Field
Spectacular Displays!
Spectacular fireworks at Veterans Field after the Noise Parade, as a special treat for the young and young-at-heart.
Spectacular fireworks after the Noise Parade will be presented for the whole family. March in the Noise Parade which ends at the Community Center. The fireworks show is at Veterans Field and viewing is from the parking lot and fields behind the Chatham Community Center.
This amazing and special fireworks show is presented by Northstar Fireworks of Vermont; they've been doing the First Night Chatham fireworks for many years.
This amazing and special fireworks show is presented by Northstar Fireworks of Vermont; they've been doing the First Night Chatham fireworks for many years.
Veterans Field at 6:30 PM (Button-free)
Friendly Fowl
Friendly Fowl
Friendly Fowl is a local band who plays original material blending many styles from Jazz/Rock Fusion to Acoustic Melodies.
Friendly Fowl is a local band who plays original material blending many styles from Jazz/Rock Fusion to Acoustic Melodies.
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 3:00 PM (Button-free)
The Danny Gallagher Band
© Dan Busler Photography
The Danny Gallagher Band
Blues, soul, pop and even traditional music - they play everything from Sinatra to Springsteen.
The Danny Gallagher Band is as diverse and eclectic as it is talented. Composed of members from the bands Sister Luck, Soulbox, The Movers, and The Sultans of Swing, the band brings together musical influences from across a large variety of genres. At any given show you may hear the band flow seamlessly from their own unique arrangements of rock classics into blues, soul, pop, and even traditional music. As one critic put it, they play everything “From Sinatra to Springsteen.” Their passion and commitment to the music and their sheer joy of performing with each other on stage is clearly evident in their live performances. This band is truly a rising presence on the local music scene and a must see live!! Members: Danny Gallagher - lead vocals, guitar; Matt Smith - keyboards, vocals; Dana Collins - bass, vocals; Gabriel Luxton - drums, vocals; Gregg Miller - guitar.
Community Center Gym at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Bob Giannini & Bill Douglas
Bob Giannini & Bill Douglas
Comedians
Comedy comes to First Night Chatham! Bob and Bill will each do their individual comedy set during each of the two time slots.
Bob and Bill will each do their individual comedy set during each of the two time slots.
A Cape Cod native, Bob Giannini performs all over New England. A regular at the Comedy Connection in Providence and Broadways in New York, he recently opened for Boston legends Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney. Bill Douglas has been performing comedy since 2018. He is a long time middle school science teacher, and much of his material comes from this. He has performed in Scotland, Finland, and in his quest to perform in all 50 states, he is currently at 37.
A Cape Cod native, Bob Giannini performs all over New England. A regular at the Comedy Connection in Providence and Broadways in New York, he recently opened for Boston legends Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney. Bill Douglas has been performing comedy since 2018. He is a long time middle school science teacher, and much of his material comes from this. He has performed in Scotland, Finland, and in his quest to perform in all 50 states, he is currently at 37.
Ana Glig and James Rosenblum
Ana Glig and James Rosenblum
Classical Piano
Ana and James are an electrifying husband and wife classical piano duo.
Husband and wife piano duo Ana Glig and James Rosenblum return to First Night Chatham, presenting an exciting program of four hand piano music to put you in a good mood for the New Year. Ana Glig and James Rosenblum are individually acclaimed classical pianists who have performed with the Cape Symphony and who are active performers on Cape Cod, praised for their “electrifying stage presence.” .
Methodist Church at 3:00 PM
The Grab Brothers Acoustic Duo
The Grab Brothers Acoustic Duo
Cape Cod Favorites
The Grab Brothers perform acoustic original music as well as classic hit songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
The Grab Brothers play music that evokes the memories of when music captured your heart and guided you through life … plus songs that make you sing-along to and fun music that makes you get up and dance. Acoustics, vocal harmonies and multiple instruments make these brothers a favorite on Cape Cod! Recently, the music of the brothers have been featured on Sirius XM Radio and is on rotation on JetBlue Airways!
Horns Rock!
Horns Rock!
The Greatest Horn-Backed Pop Tunes of All Time!
Horns Rock brings the greatest pop hits from the '60s to today to life – powered by a blazing horn section, great vocals and a stage full of energy
The Greatest Horn-Backed Pop Tunes of All Time!
Horns Rock brings the greatest pop hits from the '60s to today to life – powered by a blazing horn section, great vocals and a stage full of energy. This electrifying musical revue brings together an all-star cast of singers and musicians to celebrate the greatest pop hits of the past seven decades. Horns Rock! promises an unforgettable array of great hits from Chicago, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Bruno Mars, James Brown, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ricky Martin, Michael Jackson, Tower of Power, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole and more!
Horns Rock brings the greatest pop hits from the '60s to today to life – powered by a blazing horn section, great vocals and a stage full of energy. This electrifying musical revue brings together an all-star cast of singers and musicians to celebrate the greatest pop hits of the past seven decades. Horns Rock! promises an unforgettable array of great hits from Chicago, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Bruno Mars, James Brown, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ricky Martin, Michael Jackson, Tower of Power, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole and more!
IllusionQuest
IllusionQuest
Featuring Illusionist David Garrity
An exciting, main-stage, magic and illusion spectacular featuring First Night Chatham favorite Illusionist David Garrity.
“IllusionQuest” is an exciting, main-stage, magic and illusion spectacular! Illusionist David Garrity and his magic team appear, vanish, pass through solid objects and even float people from the audience! The performance also features audience participation, situational comedy and is set to a custom-edited musical score!
Highlights from the performance may include a comical illusion where David's assistant ends up all twisted up; David also teaches a volunteer from the audience how to cut his assistant in half; and “The World's Fastest Illusion” in which time seems to stand still! David Garrity uses these illusionary elements combined with music, pantomime, situation comedy and audience participation to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Highlights from the performance may include a comical illusion where David's assistant ends up all twisted up; David also teaches a volunteer from the audience how to cut his assistant in half; and “The World's Fastest Illusion” in which time seems to stand still! David Garrity uses these illusionary elements combined with music, pantomime, situation comedy and audience participation to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
J Place & the Rockers
J Place & the Rockers
Blues to Soul to Rock'n Roll
Those Cape Crusaders, serve up a whole lotta blues, soul, & rock's roll.
Those Cape Crusaders serve up a whole lotta blues, soul, & rock 'n roll, featuring front man singer/harmonicist, J Place's rockin' original tunes as well as brand new songs from their latest album. These venerable veterans have performed with many well-known groups on Cape and beyond. Jukin' J Place , lead vocal, harp, Robert Clinton, bass, Dave Armstrong, drums, Darren King , guitar.
Boogie in the New Year!!!!!
Boogie in the New Year!!!!!
St. Martin's Lodge at 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Julie & Denya
Julie & Denya
Enchanting Shanties
Julie & Denya perform music from the 18th to 21st centuries, specializing in sea shanties, performing on guitar, ukuleles, fiddles, and Irish drum.
Julie Charland from Orleans, and Denya LeVine from Wellfleet, perform music from the 18th to 21st centuries, specializing in sea shanties and songs and ballads about our oceans and rivers. Their New Year's Eve performances will include Celtic, folk and Caribbean songs with a Sea-sonal flair plus a dollop for fiddling and a wedge of humor!
They play guitar, fiddle, Irish drum, and ukuleles, and their vocal harmonies sparkle with joyous energy.
Julie Charland is a Nashville recording artist, award-winning songwriter, and local folk and bluegrass musician with Toast and Jam. Denya LeVine has performed on Cape Cod and Southeastern MA with folk and ethnic bands for decades. This duo has a zest for life that is contagious!
They play guitar, fiddle, Irish drum, and ukuleles, and their vocal harmonies sparkle with joyous energy.
Julie Charland is a Nashville recording artist, award-winning songwriter, and local folk and bluegrass musician with Toast and Jam. Denya LeVine has performed on Cape Cod and Southeastern MA with folk and ethnic bands for decades. This duo has a zest for life that is contagious!
Sue Keller
Sue Keller
Ragtime Piano
Renowned ragtime performer Sue Keller provides a high energy finale for First Night Chatham audiences.
Sue Keller is a renowned ragtime performer, having traveled the world playing in Tokyo, Australia, Germany, England and Scotland and many others. She has a degree in Theater and Music from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.
She was the artistic director for the prestigious Scott Joplin Festival in Sedalia, MO, for seven years. Upon returning to the Cape in 2012, Sue has continued her theatrical work with Chatham, Provincetown, and Cotuit.
She was the artistic director for the prestigious Scott Joplin Festival in Sedalia, MO, for seven years. Upon returning to the Cape in 2012, Sue has continued her theatrical work with Chatham, Provincetown, and Cotuit.
Congregational Church at 9:00 PM
Kids' Craft Studio
Kids' Craft Studio
Kids craft fascinating stuff, each in their own way. Projects are all child friendly and designed with great creativity. Ages from Pre-K through Elementary.
Get ready to make some noise at the 6 pm Noise Parade on Main St. Stop by the Kids' Craft Studio during the day. Have your child choose from 4 different designs that are kid friendly and fun to make with their own creative touches. Ages from Pre-K through Elementary.
Monomoy Middle School Small Gym at 2:00 to 5:00 PM (Button-free)
Haley Labdon
Haley Labdon
The Best of Women Artists
Heley's show, “The Best of Women Artists”, highlights songs through the ages which showcase the creative mastery of female artists.
A sophomore at the College of the Holy Cross, Haley is thrilled to be back home to ring in the new year at First Night Chatham. Her show, “The Best of Women Artists”, highlights songs through the ages which showcase the creative mastery of female artists. She cannot wait to share some of her most favorite songs, and hopes to enchant audiences young and old with music that transcends generations.
Larry & Vic
Larry & Vic
Vocals & Guitars
The duo blends vocal harmonies and amplified acoustic guitars to cover classic songs by well-known artists of many genres.
Returning to First Night Chatham for their fourth year, Larry Goodrich and Vic Roberts have performed at venues around Cape Cod, where they are both full-time residents. Larry & Vic blend vocal harmonies and amplified acoustic guitars to cover classic songs by such popular artists as the Eagles, America, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and more. Stop by the elementary school cafeteria for a meal or snack, and enjoy some of your favorite hit tunes!
Elementary School Cafeteria at 3:00 PM (Button-free)
Elementary School Cafeteria at 4:00 PM (Button-free)
Elementary School Cafeteria at 4:00 PM (Button-free)
Giant Legos & Carnival Games
Giant Legos & Carnival Games
Big games - big fun - for all ages! Giant Legos, Giant Hula Hoop Ring Toss, Inflatable Hose Hockey, and more!
Big games - big fun - for all ages!
• Build with giant life-sized LEGOS! Create life sized structures like rainbows, robots, club houses, thrones, mazes, and more! Only limit is your imagination.
•Giant Hula Hoop Ring Toss Game. Try and throw 3 hula hoops to ring their high score and WIN! How many points do you think you can get?
•Inflatable Hose Hockey! This 12-foot-long interactive inflatable accommodates up to 6 players at a time and is sure to add excitement to your day! Gather your friends to play our newest game.
•And more!
• Build with giant life-sized LEGOS! Create life sized structures like rainbows, robots, club houses, thrones, mazes, and more! Only limit is your imagination.
•Giant Hula Hoop Ring Toss Game. Try and throw 3 hula hoops to ring their high score and WIN! How many points do you think you can get?
•Inflatable Hose Hockey! This 12-foot-long interactive inflatable accommodates up to 6 players at a time and is sure to add excitement to your day! Gather your friends to play our newest game.
•And more!
Monomoy Middle School Small Gym at 12:30 to 5:30 PM
Zoë Lewis
Zoë Lewis
Upbeat & Thoroughly Entertaining
Zoë Lewis delivers vintage jazz, gypsy swing and latin inspired originals on anything from the piano to the spoons!
Vagabond jazz, swing and gypsy grooves played on piano, ukulele, guitar and more! World traveler, storyteller, singer-songwriter, plate spinner, band in a body, her boundless energy is hard to ignore. Originally from the UK she has made Cape Cod her home for 30 years! Zoë has toured with the Indigo Girls, Judy Collins and most recently performed with Kate Pierson of the B52s who says “Zoë's music makes me tingle with joy!” Suitable for all ages!
Luminous Being
Luminous Being
A Multisensory Performance of Art & Violin
A magical, poetic, and playful exploration of the multi sensory connections between sound, light, and technology.
Luminous Being is a multi sensory performance for solo violin and sound responsive light art created by violinist Audrey Wright and artist Geoff Robertson, interweaving classical repertoire spanning the 12th through 21st centuries with Wright's original music and arrangements for a magical, poetic, and playful exploration into the connections between sound, light, and technology. For the performance Wright adorns a bespoke garment of wearable light art created by Robertson, embodying a luminous being of colors, shapes, and sounds.
Part solo recital, part installation, and part theater distilled into one unique and intimate space, Luminous Being is a collective experience that transports and illuminates. Please be advised that this performance contains moving lights and patterns, which may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to light effects.
Part solo recital, part installation, and part theater distilled into one unique and intimate space, Luminous Being is a collective experience that transports and illuminates. Please be advised that this performance contains moving lights and patterns, which may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to light effects.
Orpheum Theater at 7:00 PM
The Marchio Family
The Marchio Family
Joe on organ, joined by his wife Sarah on bagpipes, plus sons Thomas and Christopher, on guitar and piano.
Joe Marchio, the First Congregational Church of Chatham music director and organist, is also the conductor of the Chatham Chorale. Joined by his wife Sarah on bagpipes and their sons Thomas, on guitar, and Christopher, on piano, they will present a musical feast of talent!
Congregational Church at 8:00 PM
Miniature Golf
Photo: John Markus
Miniature Golf
Mini-golf at First Night Chatham. Who does not love mini golf in December!
Putt your way through a full nine holes on the mini golf course at the Community Center Gym – 1 to 5:45 PM! Fun for all ages, each of the unique golf holes is handcrafted and features classic mini golf obstacles. Who does not love mini-golf, especially in December!
Community Center Gym at 1:00 to 5:45 PM
Áine Minogue
Áine Minogue
Irish harp & Vocals
An award-winning harpist, singer, and composer from County Tipperary, Ireland weaves Celtic harp, traditional song, and poetry into a joyful welcome to the turning of the year.
Celebrate the New Year with Áine Minogue, an award-winning harpist, singer, and composer from County Tipperary, Ireland. Her luminous performances weave Celtic harp, traditional song, and poetry into a joyful welcome to the turning of the year. With music that is both festive and soulful, Áine invites audiences to share in the sparkle of Irish culture and the promise of spring's light. This First Night Chatham performance offers a rare chance to experience joy, reflection, and Celtic celebration in one unforgettable performance.
Congregational Church at 4:00 PM
Monomoy Seven
Jeff Hughes, leader of The Monomoy Seven
Monomoy Seven
American Hot Jazz
Dixieland jazz - swinging improvisations on familiar and not so familiar tunes, and requests from the audience.
Our 25th year at First Night Chatham! The Monomoy Seven was formed by Chatham resident and clarinetist Dr. Paul Meymaris those many years ago, and has been a favorite of First Night Chatham audiences ever since. Our band features some of the best classic jazz and swing musicians in New England. Jeff Hughes (trumpet) leads the ensemble. John Clark (reeds), Mike Persico (trombone and vocals), Bob Barta (strings and vocals), Ross Petot (piano), Albie Bernard (brass bass), and Steve Taddeo (drums) comprise our band. Our repertoire includes tunes from the American songbook, jazz standards, stomps, ballads, and blues. A swinging time is guaranteed!
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 7:00 to 10:00 PM (Button-free)
Willie Nelson - Songs and Stories
Willie Nelson - Songs and Stories
With musician/author Matt York
Singer/author Matt York will perform the songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson and his illustrious music career.
Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great Willie Nelson. York will focus on Willie's long and illustrious music career that has spanned over seven decades. York has written books about both the Highwaymen and Willie Nelson and will discuss those as well. In both 2022 and 2023, York was nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and last year, his album, Gently Used, was named one of the top albums of 2023 by the Patriot Ledger. Matt will be joined by incredibly talented Angelica Vendetti on fiddle.
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House at 5:00 PM
New England Digital Orchestra
New England Digital Orchestra
The most unique and versatile musical ensemble!
One of the most unique and versatile musical groups in the world today, the Orchestra is the only musical ensemble of its kind in the nation. These synthesizers just happen to look like accordions.
The New England Digital Orchestra, which is complemented by drums and features the vocal song stylings of recording artist, Leslie Alexandra (McMahon), is making its fifth appearance at First Night Chatham.
Featuring 18 musicians representing four New England states, performing on synthesizers which happen to look and are played exactly like traditional accordions, the Orchestra is the only musical ensemble of its kind in the nation. It is capable of performing in the fashion of every type of musical ensemble in the field of music, making the Orchestra one of the most unique and versatile musical groups in the world today!
As a result of the synthesizer capabilities to produce nearly every musical instrument sound in existence, including voices, the Orchestra's concerts feature a “popular music smorgasbord” consisting of something to satisfy every musical taste - Classic Rock, Big Band, Disco, Country, Swing, Broadway, Hollywood, Ethnic, Mariachi, Dixieland, Patriotic, Classical, etc.
This year, the Orchestra will perform several new additions to its music library in addition to audience favorites from past performances!
For the lover of a broad range of musical styles and genres, a performance of the New England Digital Orchestra is the perfect match!
Featuring 18 musicians representing four New England states, performing on synthesizers which happen to look and are played exactly like traditional accordions, the Orchestra is the only musical ensemble of its kind in the nation. It is capable of performing in the fashion of every type of musical ensemble in the field of music, making the Orchestra one of the most unique and versatile musical groups in the world today!
As a result of the synthesizer capabilities to produce nearly every musical instrument sound in existence, including voices, the Orchestra's concerts feature a “popular music smorgasbord” consisting of something to satisfy every musical taste - Classic Rock, Big Band, Disco, Country, Swing, Broadway, Hollywood, Ethnic, Mariachi, Dixieland, Patriotic, Classical, etc.
This year, the Orchestra will perform several new additions to its music library in addition to audience favorites from past performances!
For the lover of a broad range of musical styles and genres, a performance of the New England Digital Orchestra is the perfect match!
Noise Parade
Photo: Ron Snider
Noise Parade
Make noise any way you want, wear silly hats, flash some lights. Walk to see the fireworks at Veterans Field!
Join the raucous fray! Make noise any way you want.
A police escort leads the parade and no one will be cited for too much noise. Great fun for kids and adults, who often wear silly hats. Start at the corner of Cross and Main at 6 pm, walk to rotary, then continue on to the Chatham Community Center to see the fireworks at Veterans Field!
A police escort leads the parade and no one will be cited for too much noise. Great fun for kids and adults, who often wear silly hats. Start at the corner of Cross and Main at 6 pm, walk to rotary, then continue on to the Chatham Community Center to see the fireworks at Veterans Field!
Town Hall Corner (Main & Cross Streets) at 6:00 PM (Button-free)
Old Exit 11
Old Exit 11
A Foot-Tapping Good Time!
Old Exit 11 brings the rich traditions of American music to life, blending folk, blues, and country, featuring the unique sounds of guitar, harmonica, banjo, and bass.
Join us for a great time of lively music, featuring the unique sounds of guitar, harmonica, banjo, and bass. Old Exit 11 brings the rich traditions of American music to life, blending folk, blues, and country for a foot-tapping good time. Whether you're a fan of classic Americana or just looking for a great time of lively music, Old Exit 11 promises to be a musical journey through the heart of American culture. Bring your friends, enjoy great tunes, and support local music! Old Exit 11 is a Chatham based trio consisting of Douglas Fields, Larry Palmerton and Marvin Dolinger.
Elementary School Cafeteria at 1:00 PM (Button-free)
Elementary School Cafeteria at 2:00 PM (Button-free)
Elementary School Cafeteria at 2:00 PM (Button-free)
Vanna Pacella
Vanna Pacella
Singer / Songwriter
Cape Cod native, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a deep devotion for her craft, Vanna Pacella describes her music as “Ethereal Rock” - a product of pure emotion, immersed with unfettered intention, and bruised with the intensity of raw, distorted rock guitars.
Vanna Pacella is an 18-year-old Cape Cod native, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a deep devotion for her craft, and a soaring career. She describes her music as “Ethereal Rock” - because it is a product of pure emotion, immersed with unfettered intention, bruised with the intensity of raw, distorted rock guitars, and it is bound with the lightweight, delicate, yet untouchable strength of grand pianos, sentimental vocals, reverb and honest, poetic lyricism. She is known for prioritizing crowd connection at her shows, leading each show to be intimate, memorable, engaging, and driven by love through music! She put out her transcendent debut album Listen on July 25th, which is quickly garnering a loyal following.
Trevor Pearson
Photo: Lux Luminous
Trevor Pearson
Juggler
Fun for all ages! Trevor combines hilarious antics and visually spectacular, award-winning juggling skills.
Trevor Pearson’s interactive juggling show combines hilarious antics and visually spectacular, award-winning juggling skills with a message of self-empowerment. Fun for all ages! Trevor Pearson has been juggling professionally for over 25 years, performing and instructing throughout New England and beyond. He has entertained for a variety of events … circus, stage, parties, corporate, fairs, weddings, memorials, libraries, hootenannies, glass jams, motorcycle rallies, and more! Trevor grew up in Brewster and it was there that he learned to juggle as a teen. Trevor has been inspiring and amusing First Night Chatham audiences for over a decade with the juggling of clubs, rings, balls, boxes, plates, hats, rubber chickens and audience-suggested objects to boot. He might even juggle boots!
Riptide
Riptide
Cape Cod Cover Band
A high-energy dance band that performs an expansive list of classic and contemporary rock 'n roll hits.
Riptide is a high-energy dance band that performs an expansive list of classic and contemporary rock 'n roll hits throughout Cape Cod and the greater Boston area.
Monica Rizzio & The Round Up
Monica Rizzio & The Round Up
Americana Country
Monica Rizzio's award-winning original music is inspired by her Texas up-bringing and years spent in Nashville.
Outlaw Country/Folk singer-songwriter raised in the Bible Belt of East Texas, Monica Rizzio has cultivated a love for vintage guitars and smooth tequila. A winner of the 2019 Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition, she has also earned nominations for a Boston Music Award and an Independent Music Award for Best Country Album. Monica is the founder of Vinegrass Music, a nonprofit dedicated to providing music scholarships, instruments for schools, and teacher grants. She is also the owner of Washashore Music, a vibrant instructional studio offering music lessons to students of all ages.
Rock N Roll Racing
Rock N Roll Racing
Rock N Roll Racing, a mini-Nascar race track.
Rock N Roll Racing is a mini-Nascar race track where you drive a car from the side with a steering wheel and throttle.
Monomoy Middle School Small Gym at 12:30 to 5:30 PM
Salted Folk
Salted Folk
Folk Duo
Songwriters Catie Flynn and Pat Croke specialize in putting their unique spin on familiar songs, transforming them into fresh interpretations.
Salted Folk is a Cape-based duo featuring the talents of songwriters Catie Flynn and Pat Croke. They specialize in putting their unique spin on familiar songs, transforming them into fresh interpretations that feel distinctly their own. Having graced stages from Boston to Nashville and Tahoe, their roots are steeped in rich melodies, salty humor, and big hearts.
Chatham Drama Guild at 3:00 PM
Salty Boots
Salty Boots
Line Dancing
Line dancing instructor Monique brings heart, rhythm and a touch of southern charm to everything she does!
Line dancing instructor Monique brings heart, rhythm and a touch of southern charm to everything she does! Come to learn, to practice, or to show off your moves. With a passion for music, movement, and community, Monique is proud to be a local Cape Cod country girl, U.S Veteran, and mother to a beautiful daughter.
Community Center Gym at 5:00 PM
Snowmen Scavenger Hunt
Snowmen Scavenger Hunt
Hiding in Plain Sight on Main St
Find the snowmen around town and win a little prize!
Search for the First Night Chatham snowmen up and down Main Street, on Dec 31st, and win a little prize! Especially for the young ones and the young at heart! Start by getting an entry sheet at First Night Chatham Headquarters.
Frosty the Snowman is looking for his six snowmen friends who are scattered along Main St. Each snowman is holding stickers. When you find one, take a sticker and attach it to your snowmen scavenger hunt card. When you have collected all six stickers, return with your sheet to First Night Chatham Headquarters for your prize!
The Snowmen Scavenger Hunt Card will be available for download and print from here, as of Dec 26th.
Frosty the Snowman is looking for his six snowmen friends who are scattered along Main St. Each snowman is holding stickers. When you find one, take a sticker and attach it to your snowmen scavenger hunt card. When you have collected all six stickers, return with your sheet to First Night Chatham Headquarters for your prize!
The Snowmen Scavenger Hunt Card will be available for download and print from here, as of Dec 26th.
Main Street at 1:00 to 5:00 PM (Button-free)
Simply the Best
Simply the Best
Vocalists Trish LaRose, Anthony Teixeira & Sara Sneed
Three of Cape Cod's greatest voices on one stage – Trish LaRose, Anthony Teixeira and Sara Sneed!!!
Simply the Best! starring Trish LaRose, Anthony Teixeira and Sara Sneed!!! Three of Cape Cod's greatest voices on one stage performing the music of Bette Midler, Tony Bennett, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Carol King, Billy Joel and so many more. Featuring the Piano Queen Misao Koyama with the All*Star Band!
Suede
Photo by Brad Fowler
Suede
Like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler!
Like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler!
Dare her. She was Joan Rivers' opening act. Come see why!
Dare her. She was Joan Rivers' opening act. Come see why!
Dare her. She was Joan Rivers' opening act.
Joan Rivers said she's “The rare real deal.”
Bea Arthur shouted from the audience: “Thank you for the most incredible night of my life in an audience. You are to die for!”
Come see why!
Pop/Jazz Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Suede tours nationally and internationally filling venues like Birdland in NYC, Feinstein's in San Francisco, The Kennedy Center, Scullers in Boston and many more. Her DVD, Live at Scullers Jazz Club has aired on 54 PBS stations nationwide for fundraising support to keep PBS alive. She's raised 10's of thousands of dollars for Alzheimer's Research and many other causes near and dear to her heart.
Joan Rivers said she's “The rare real deal.”
Bea Arthur shouted from the audience: “Thank you for the most incredible night of my life in an audience. You are to die for!”
Come see why!
Pop/Jazz Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Suede tours nationally and internationally filling venues like Birdland in NYC, Feinstein's in San Francisco, The Kennedy Center, Scullers in Boston and many more. Her DVD, Live at Scullers Jazz Club has aired on 54 PBS stations nationwide for fundraising support to keep PBS alive. She's raised 10's of thousands of dollars for Alzheimer's Research and many other causes near and dear to her heart.
Sweet Home Chicago
Sweet Home Chicago
The Blues Brothers Musical Review
Alex Valentine (Jake) and Kevin Kenneally (Elwood) perform all the classic hits from the movie.
Sweet Home Chicago: The Blues Brothers Musical Revue features singers Alex Valentine (Jake) and Kevin Kenneally (Elwood) creating true to form renditions of all of the classic hits from the movie, including "Sweet Home Chicago", "Soul Man", "Shake A Tailfeather", and "Minnie the Moocher". The All Star Band features a powerful rhythm section and six smokin' hot horns. Originated at Cotuit Theater, the Cape Cod Times said "a Rockin' Good Time! Catch this one while you can!"
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Featuring Anna Daley Young & her band
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Calling All Swifties!
Where you can sing along and dance to all your favorite Taylor songs and keep the Tay Tay magic alive all night long!
Ring in the New Year with sparkle, soul, and serious Tay Tay vibes at First Night Chatham's Taylor Swift Dance Party—a 3-hour celebration of all things Taylor, led by award-winning singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young and her powerhouse band! From “Love Story” to “Cruel Summer,” you'll sing, dance, and celebrate every lyric with fellow fans while Anna and her crew bring the magic to life with high-energy performances and heartfelt storytelling.
Snap a selfie in our glam photo corner, test your Swiftie smarts with trivia, and take home a friendship bracelet—because friendship never goes out of style.
Featuring Anna's core band: her father Michael Young on bass, Gabe Luxton on drums, and Nolan Driscoll on electric guitar, this show bridges generations with music that moves and connects.
Named Performer of the Year by the New England Music Awards, Anna's voice blends country grit, pop emotion, and cinematic depth—drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Susan Tedeschi, and Etta James. Her sound is bold, timeless, and totally unforgettable.
Don't miss the party that'll keep your Swiftie heart glowing into 2026!
Elementary School Gym at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Swing 440
Swing 440
Gypsy Jazz Quartet
Swing 440 brings the spirited tradition of Gypsy jazz to life, with vibrant sound rooted in the swing era of the 1930s and '40s.
Swing 440 (previously known as “440”) brings the spirited tradition of Gypsy jazz to life, drawing inspiration from the legendary Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Their vibrant sound–rooted in the swing era of the 1930s and '40s–is infused with a contemporary flair that's sure to get toes tapping and audiences dancing. Led by violinist and arranger Tomoko Iwamoto, a Berklee College of Music graduate in Jazz Composition, Swing 440 offers fresh takes on classic Gypsy jazz tunes, adding inventive twists that keep the tradition both alive and evolving. The band's distinctive instrumentation–featuring violin and clarinet–creates a rich, nuanced blend that's as intricate as it is accessible. Tomoko also contributes original compositions that feel like timeless standards, seamlessly woven into the set.
Tanglewood Marionettes
Tanglewood Marionettes
Cinderella
Tanglewood Marionettes production of Cinderella is set in the 18th century and features a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes.
Set in the 18th century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting – the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious Step-Sisters and the charming Prince, and each marionette is manipulated with precision and grace by our talented puppeteers. Our telling is based on the original beloved tale, but we do offer a few new surprises: Cinderella's method of conveyance to the ball is NOT your traditional coach-and-four, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day. A classic fairy tale told with wit and style,Tanglewood Marionettes' production of Cinderella is a treat for all ages.
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 1:00 PM
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 3:00 PM
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 5:00 PM
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 3:00 PM
St. Christopher's Parish Hall at 5:00 PM
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Ultimate Kids Variety Show
Sing and dance along as they entertain with original songs, shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun.
The Toe Jam Puppet Band performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun.
Too Marvelous for Words
Too Marvelous for Words
The words and music of Johnny Mercer
John Murelle presents a lively program of songs and stories highlighting the music of Johnny Mercer.
“Too Marvelous for Words”, The words and music of Johnny Mercer will feature singer John Murelle, and pianist Brandon Santini in a concert celebrating the songs of Georgia born hit-maker Johnny Mercer.
Johnny Mercer wrote lyrics or music for more than 1,500 songs in a career spanning nearly 50 years, making him one of the most successful songwriters of the twentieth century. One of the most versatile lyricists ever, he penned catchy words for everything from bouncy numbers “Goody Goody” and mysterious mood setters “That Old Black Magic” to romantic love songs “Moon River”. Mercer was once quoted as saying that his songwriting success was due to his “feeling for tunes, no matter where they come from.” This “feeling” helped him forge effective partnerships with a wide variety of composers over the years, among them Hoagy Carmichael, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, Rube Bloom, and Michel Legrand.
John Murelle, singer, teacher & historian brings together his love for singing and the American songbook in a program that explores the brilliance of Johnny Mercer. His care and passion for this truly American art form is evident in tight musical presentation and his careful and entertaining research. Much more than a program of song, John does a “deep dive” into the man who won four Academy Awards for the best song of the year, and countless nominations. His songs have been recorded by the who's who in American pop music.
Johnny Mercer wrote lyrics or music for more than 1,500 songs in a career spanning nearly 50 years, making him one of the most successful songwriters of the twentieth century. One of the most versatile lyricists ever, he penned catchy words for everything from bouncy numbers “Goody Goody” and mysterious mood setters “That Old Black Magic” to romantic love songs “Moon River”. Mercer was once quoted as saying that his songwriting success was due to his “feeling for tunes, no matter where they come from.” This “feeling” helped him forge effective partnerships with a wide variety of composers over the years, among them Hoagy Carmichael, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, Rube Bloom, and Michel Legrand.
John Murelle, singer, teacher & historian brings together his love for singing and the American songbook in a program that explores the brilliance of Johnny Mercer. His care and passion for this truly American art form is evident in tight musical presentation and his careful and entertaining research. Much more than a program of song, John does a “deep dive” into the man who won four Academy Awards for the best song of the year, and countless nominations. His songs have been recorded by the who's who in American pop music.
St. Christopher's Church at 1:00 PM
Town Photo
Photo: Spencer Kennard
Town Photo
Where It All Starts
Come with family & friends. Buy the photo or see it online. A whole-town event!
Important! Please use front gate only !
Show up with your family and friends and pets to pose for the Town Photo. Start First Night Chatham with a wave at the camera and a smile on your face. The photo will be available at the Chatham CVS store for purchase. A panorama deep-zoom photo will also be posted on the First Night Chatham website. Have fun zooming in to see if you blinked, check out who was there, and just enjoy actually seeing your lovely smile up close.Chatham Lighthouse Grounds at Noon (Button-free)
TRIO
TRIO
Celebrating Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris
Celebrate the iconic harmonies and timeless songs of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt, brought to life by Cape Cod favorites Sara Sneed, Sonia Schonning, and Marcia Wytrwal.
Celebrate the iconic harmonies and timeless songs of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt, brought to life by Cape Cod favorites Sara Sneed, Sonia Schonning, and Marcia Wytrwal. Experience the soaring harmonies and heartfelt storytelling of Trio, with beloved tracks like To Know Him Is to Love Him, Wildflowers, and Telling Me Lies; this show captures the magic of three powerhouse voices that redefined American roots music.
St. Christopher's Church at 7:00 PM
The UnHoly Mackerels
The UnHoly Mackerels
A folk rock revival!
Join The UnHoly Mackerels for a folk rock revival! You may even be inspired to sing along!
Join The UnHoly Mackerels for a folk rock revival! The Macks, who have been covering your world since 2005, are bringing their unplugged line-up to First Night Chatham. Expect acoustic arrangements of popular folk, blues, rock, country, and pop tunes. The band's promise to the audience is that we will sing songs you know. You may even be inspired to sing along!
Unusual Suspects
Unusual Suspects
A Cape Cod based teen band who have impressed many with their modern interpretations of hits from the past six decades.
Unusual Suspects are a Cape Cod based teen band that consists of six Juniors from Nauset Regional High School.
They have played various venues around the Cape and impressed many with their modern interpretations of hits from the past six decades.
Unusual Suspects band members are: Lily Ellsasser, vocals; Cameron Long and Zoe Simmons, guitar; Mason Ellsasser, bass; Evan Melano, keyboard; and Brady Smith, drums.
Unusual Suspects band members are: Lily Ellsasser, vocals; Cameron Long and Zoe Simmons, guitar; Mason Ellsasser, bass; Evan Melano, keyboard; and Brady Smith, drums.
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 2:00 PM (Button-free)
Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Giant Bubbles
Kids and adults love Mr. Vinny 's huge bubble and bubble chasing games.
Using giant homemade bubble wands, a sound system full of music, and a lot of funny family entertainment experience, Mr. Vinny get kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. The program is all about big beautiful bubbles, running-around, and . . . having FUN! Truly best for all ages.
Community Center Outdoors at 3:00 PM (Button-free)
Miss Julia Violet
Miss Julia Violet
R&B / Pop Band
A band bursting with soul, talent, and undeniable allure, led by the unforgettable MJV, whose voice is a radiant force–fierce, tender, always brimming with joy, heart, and sparkle.
From the heart of the South Shore of Massachusetts comes a band bursting with soul, talent, and undeniable allure: Miss Julia Violet. Led by the unforgettable MJV, whose voice is a radiant force–fierce one moment, tender the next, and always brimming with joy, heart, and just the right amount of sparkle. Together, this band creates original music that feels both fresh and timeless. Their genre-blending sound moves effortlessly from new-soul to acoustic rock to progressive folk to a club classic, all tied together by the joy and spirit Julia brings to every lyric. The band features a tight lineup: Tyler Davis on drums, Andrew Bostrom on guitar; and Adam Smith on bass. Their chemistry on stage is undeniable and their passion is infectious, creating performances that connect deeply with both young and older audiences alike.
Chatham Drama Guild at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Watch Your Step
Watch Your Step
High-Energy Rock Band
Watch Your Step is a high-energy rock band made up of four talented local kids who are bringing fresh energy to the Outer Cape music scene!
Watch Your Step is a high-energy rock band made up of four talented local kids–Trent Burritt on drums, Ali Long on vocals and bass, and guitarists Cam Long and Caidon Vasquez. From classic rock to alternative, they've got a song for everyone and are bringing fresh energy to the Outer Cape music scene! They have performed at events like the Wellfleet OysterFest, Wellfleet PorchFest, Port Summer Nights, the Eastham Windmill Weekend Parade, the Town of Orleans Fourth of July Parade, benefit concerts, private parties, and other local events – always putting on a great show and creating fans of all ages!
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 4:00 PM (Button-free)
We Are The Men
We Are The Men
Male Voice Choir
A male choral group in the European choral tradition, showcasing the beauty and lasting style of male voices.
Formed in 2008, the singers hail from many Cape towns. Their songs provide a rich mixture of American and International musical flavor, and they perform at various venues both on and off the Cape. In 2018 they were selected to perform in the London Welsh Festival of Male Voice Choirs as part of an 800 member chorus and performed to an audience of almost 6000.
Methodist Church at 4:00 PM