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HOLIDAY UNDER THE STARS

 

This holiday season, The Shops at Columbus Circle transforms into a joyful destination with a spectacular display of lights, festive programming for all ages, and elevated holiday shopping and dining experiences in the heart of Manhattan.

dazzling star shows nightly at 5pm

NOVEMBER 9-JANUARY 2

The iconic Holiday Under The Stars returns bringing festive brilliance to the Upper West Side. Featuring 300,000 twinkling lights and 44 illuminated stars, the display transforms the center into a dazzling kaleidoscope of color. In the Great Room, color-changing stars perform choreographed light shows every 30 minutes from 5PM to midnight, set against a backdrop of shimmering garlands. Additional glowing stars suspended throughout the Ground Floor, along with sparkling photo moments, offer guests a magical holiday experience.

BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 19 | 5-6PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10, 17 | 5-6PM

2ND FLOOR STAGE

Enjoy live, free Broadway performances from renowned shows, including exclusive Q&As with cast members by Broadway alum, George Psomas. This year’s line-up includes new Tony award-winning productions like Wanted, The Lost Boys, and Schmigadoon!, alongside beloved Broadway classics like The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Chicago and more.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S WEBOP HOLIDAY JAZZ JAM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 & 20 | 1:30-2:15PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 18 | 1:30-2:15PM

2ND FLOOR STAGE

Join WeBop, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s award-winning early-childhood education program, for interactive, holiday-themed live jazz performances. These festive and free shows invite young music lovers and their caregivers to swing and sing along with talented musicians right in The Shops.

family holiday story times

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 21 | 10-10:45AM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 | 10-10:45AM

2ND FLOOR STAGE

New this year, bring your little ones for festive story times with POWERHOUSE Books filled with holiday cheer and heartwarming tales and traditions from cultures and faiths around the world.

The Personalization Station

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 21, DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 | 12-6PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29, DECEMBER 6, 13, 20 | 12-6PM

2ND FLOOR

Make your holiday gifts extra special at The Personalization Station at The Shops at Columbus Circle! Stop by on Saturdays for beautifully hand-calligraphed gift tags, or visit on Sundays to personalize your gifts with festive embroidery, from names and initials to special holiday motifs.

LITTLE STAR SEEKERS SCAVENGER HUNT

NOVEMBER 9-JANUARY 2

Let the holiday adventure begin! Little explorers can embark on a festive scavenger hunt throughout The Shops at Columbus Circle, following clues and completing activities with their very own adventure passport for a special holiday prize at the finish line. Pick up your passport at Guest Services on the Ground Floor.

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