Midwinter Revels is a cherished holiday tradition for over 70,000 people throughout the country. Every December, the Cambridge Revels community gathers in Harvard University’s historic Sanders Theatre to celebrate the season through the traditional songs, dances, and stories of cultures from around the world. This year’s production will be performed live at Sanders Theatre December 12 – 28!
Midwinter Revels 2026 – An American Celebration of the Solstice
Join us to celebrate the unique American story 250 years in the making. Drawing on 19th-century songs and stories from the Great Plains, this production will include cultural touchstones of the American frontier and the diverse communities of Polish, Irish, German, Indigenous, Chinese and Black families who shaped it. Share in the multi-generational joy and harmony of Revels and the hope that comes each year on the Shortest Day.
15 Performances
December 12 – 28, 2026
Tickets are sold through the Harvard Box Office. Tickets will go on sale in the Fall of 2026!
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Revels donors of $150+ annually receive early access to Midwinter Revels tickets, a full TWO WEEKS before tickets open to the general public! If you haven’t made your 2026 donation yet, click here to learn how you can support Revels and be among the first to buy your seats.