Noel & Maria: Christmas in a New Key returns to Booth Playhouse on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The annual jazz holiday celebration, presented by Blumenthal Arts and Noel & Maria Presents, has sold out for several years running. See our guide to events this weekend in Carolina to plan the rest of your week.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Venue: Booth Playhouse
- Address: 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Tickets: From $52.63 via Blumenthal Arts
What to expect at Noel & Maria: Christmas in a New Key
Noel Freidline (piano and vocals) and Maria Howell (vocals) lead a band featuring Juan Rollan on tenor sax and vocals, Zack Page on bass, and Justin Varnes on drums. Special guests this year include Ray Greene of Santana and Karen Briggs of Yanni. Expect fresh jazz arrangements of holiday favorites in an intimate theater setting, with the warmth and swing that have made this show a Charlotte holiday tradition.
Getting to Booth Playhouse
Booth Playhouse is at 130 N Tryon St in Uptown Charlotte, part of the Blumenthal Arts complex. Paid parking is available in nearby garages, and the venue is a short walk from the LYNX Blue Line. The show starts at 6:00 PM.
Tickets
Tickets for Noel & Maria: Christmas in a New Key start at $52.63 and are on sale now. Get tickets for Noel & Maria: Christmas in a New Key.
Also at Booth Playhouse: FrostCon 3 at Booth Playhouse.