Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. Join your friends and neighbors for our 32nd year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances! First Night Morris County 2024 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown.
– 70+ Performances at 21 Venues (19 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films.
– Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festival, world cultures, children’s programs, and so much more.
– Fireworks at 9:15 PM, and the program concludes with the new Midnight Countdown Featuring Fireworks to Welcome in the New Year.
– Complimentary Shuttles Start at 4:45 PM.
– Children’s Fun Festival at Morristown High School from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM
– Film Festival Starting at 6 PM
– Complimentary Parking at any Morristown Parking Garage Starting at 4 PM.
– Complimentary Mobile App & Print Program**
– On-Demand Access from 4 PM on December 31, 2022 to 4 PM on January 1, 2023
Your First Night Morris County admission button (ticket) gives you access to innovative, diverse, and high-quality performances ideal for participants of all ages. In-person venues are within close walking distance of one another, and virtual programs are accessible through our mobile app or website. For one affordable price, you and your friends and family will enjoy unlimited access to all of our spectacular performances in person, streaming, or on-demand.*
Film Set 10: Taking Care of Our World at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 17 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00pm All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1…
Ty Stephens & The SoulJaazz Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Plaza Ballroom: 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm In 2023, Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz achieved remarkable success, headlining at prestigious festivals like Morristown Blues & Jazz…
The Brynn Stanley Band Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Plaza Ballroom: 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm Brynn Stanley has been charming audiences on both coasts, from NJ to LA. Brynn has been the featured vocalist for official events held by the Governor of New Jersey and appearances at Mayo Performing Arts Center, The Metropolitan Room and Shanghai Jazz. Audiences and critics have raved about her voice, a unique blend of classic vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee with modern stars like Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Her style has been described as “warm, classic, timeless, inspiring and sincere”. All…
Spook Handy Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 1 MHS Auditorium: 50 Early St, Morristown, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm The passion, purpose and spirit of Folk Music are alive and well with Spook Handy. Spook performed alongside Pete Seeger more than 50 times…
Morris Plains Community Band Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 1 MHS Auditorium: 50 Early St, Morristown, 4:45 pm & 6:00 pm In Morris Plains, the sounds of clarinets and trumpets… trombones and cymbals ;drums and saxophones are back….played by members of the Morris…
Glenn Alexander & Shadowland Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 11 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St, Morristown, 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the…
Frank Vignola Trio Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 8 United Methodist Church: 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He’s been the guitarist of choice for…
Emedin Rivera Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 3 MHS Auxiliary Gym: 50 Early St, Morristown, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Emedin Rivera, a versatile percussionist, is renowned for his rhythmic artistry that reflects Lan-Caribbean-African influences. He’s shared the stage with luminaries like Stevie…
Maniac4Bricks Live at First Night Morris County Live at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 4 Morristown H.S. Upper Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering…
All Evening – Upstairs Art Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 9 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm The New Jersey Art Association is one of the oldest art organizations in the state. Originally formed…
All Evening – Starlight Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm Evan Stuart Marshall is an award-winning mixed-media abstract artist known for his quirky, whimsical artwork. Born in Boston…
Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Mystery, Memory & Magic Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Atrium Gallery (Floors 2-5): 10 Court St., 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm The Atrium Gallery exhibit, Mystery, Memory & Magic, features 4 floors of art, with 175 works by 6 outstanding artists: the late Lyanne Malamed, Xiomáro, Diane English, Hank Yaghooti, Amy Whitman, and Lisa B. Cerny. Each of these artists envisions the theme, Mystery, Memory & Magic, in his/her own highly distinctive manner, providing a gateway into worlds that touch on the mystical, the fantastic, the fanciful and memories from our very human past. All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar…
The Baroque Orchestra of NJ Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 20 Church of the Redeemer.: 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Bus, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning from the…
Juggles & Glitter The Clowns Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 6 Morristown H.S. Atrium Lobby Upstairs: 50 Early St., 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Enjoy miles of smiles and joyful antics with “Juggles and Glitter” Beigel, two professional clowns who have been delighting kids of all ages for over twenty years. Juggles and Glitter make every child happy through their warmth using balloons, face painting and magic, and kids can take home a candy cane, holiday balloon, or another surprise creation. The charismatic duo is often seen at town events, corporate events, private parties and at local hospitals. All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: –…
Eliza Neals Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 11 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St, Morristown, 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new…
Comedian, Joe Matarese Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 18 Hyatt Regency Morristown: Regency Room, 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm Comedian Joe Matarese is one of America’s very best. Joe grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and started doing standup at the age of twenty. Throughout his long career, he has appeared on numerous television shows, including NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing, CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, his very own Comedy Central special, along with three other one-hour specials. Runtime: 40 minute show All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program &…
