Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Overview
"...a fabulous job...the best!" "...absolutely delightful!"
Past clients have raved about Manhattan Holiday (formerly Definitely Dickens). Leave a lasting impression on your guests, too!
Comprised of phenomenal professional singers, including Broadway veterans, Manhattan Holiday is a premier caroling company in the Tri-State Area.
Carolers arrive in dazzling Victorian costumes, performing selections from a vast memorized repertoire, ranging from traditional classics to contemporary favorites, arranged in a variety of styles. Our elegant ensembles fit in perfectly at any corporate or home celebration: at the door greeting your guests, or strolling table to table taking requests.
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Reviews
15 reviews
Jesse L.
December 14, 2025Incredible Carolers!
This group sang so beautifully at my holiday party this year, I can’t recommend them enough. They sang both the classics and some more up beat songs and had the best time doing so. Everyone at my party commented they were the best carolers they had seen, and it even snowed magically while they sang outside. Truly outstanding Carolers that I will hire every year going forward.
Hired as: Christmas Carolers
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Thank you, Jesse - we had a great time! Happy holidays and see you next year!!
Debbie P.
October 4, 2016Our Favorite Way to Ring in the Holiday Season
we have been using this group for the past three years at our annual Holiday house party - I have to say they are indeed the hit of the night. They are all amazing singers, the costumes are on point, they are engaging and really bring the holidays home. I would highly recommend them for any festive event you are hosting. Bravo!!! I cannot say enough good things about them - HIRE THEM!!! Your guests will be thrilled!!!
Hired as: Christmas Carolers
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Thanks, Debbie! Always a pleasure to sing for you and your guests.
Toni P.
September 26, 2016Repeat Engagements - Chester loves the MHC!
Each year, Historic Chester, NJ (ilovechester.com) offers exceptional holiday entertainment throughout the season to local residence and visitors alike. We are both honored and privileged to include the Manhattan Holiday Carolers (MHC) in our program - year after year! These merry troubadours generate excitement and the magic of Christmas where every they stroll. The Victorian/Dickens costumes are gorgeous and their remarkable a capella harmonies will leave you and your audience spellbound. It doesn't get any better than that!
Hired as: A Cappella Group, Christmas Carolers, Singing Group
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Thank you, Toni! We LOVE singing in Chester!!
Theresa A.
December 8, 2024Absolutely elegant classy carolers
Absolutely amazing
Thank you
Hired as: Christmas Carolers
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Thank you - we had a wonderful time at your beautiful celebration!
Erin R.
December 27, 2023Absolute delight
Top notch service all around! Made Christmas extra special
Hired as: Christmas Carolers
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
Thank you! We were honored to be a part of your celebration.
Booking information
Price range: $800 and up
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial property, liability, crime, auto
What to expect
Because Manhattan Holiday Carolers never hold books, carolers are free to interact and engage guests while singing, taking requests (no flipping through pages to find a song!), playfully including children, etc. A one-hour booking generally includes 45 minutes of singing, adapted to the needs of your specific event. Carolers arrive roughly 30 minutes prior to set time to dress and meet with the on-site contact.
About
Manhattan Holiday Carolers (formerly Definitely Dickens East) was launched in 2005 as the eastern version of California's Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers. Manhattan Holiday has attracted a roster of some of NYC's best singer/actors including Broadway veterans and cabaret award-winners. Over more than a decade in the New York area, Manhattan Holiday has been engaged by The Plaza, Tavern On The Green, NY Public Library, Garden State Plaza Mall, Atlas Park Mall, and the NJ towns of Chester, Maplewood, Hanover, East Hanover, and Cranford, as well as numerous private and corporate events.
In addition to stunning hand-made Victorian costumes, what sets Manhattan Holiday apart from other caroling companies is the caliber of original musical arrangements. You've never heard a "Silent Night" as poignant, a "Do You Hear What I Hear" as hauntingly beautiful, or a "Santa Baby" as raucous and jazzy! Because all of our singers are actors as well, you and your guests will be entertained by lively and engaging musicians who make each song unforgettable.
Additional booking notes
Performances are a cappella. We do not provide sound equipment.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Franklin Lakes, NJ
13
Saturday
House Party
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
December 2024
24
Tuesday
Surprise
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Livingston, NJ
24
Tuesday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New York City, NY
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Smithtown, NY
07
Saturday
Bridal Shower
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Staten Island, NY
December 2023
25
Monday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Pennington, NJ
24
Sunday
Surprise
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Livingston, NJ
24
Sunday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
16
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
New York City, NY
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Franklin Lakes, NJ
December 2022
24
Saturday
Cocktail Party
10:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Northport, NY
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
New York City, NY
22
Thursday
Festival
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bayside, NY
16
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Smithtown, NY
15
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2021
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Yonkers, NY
07
Tuesday
Cruise Ship Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2019
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
13
Friday
Dinner Party
9:30pm - 10:15pm
•
New York City, NY
13
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
New York City, NY
08
Sunday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New York City, NY
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New York City, NY
03
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2018
25
Tuesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2017
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Princeton, NJ
Set list
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Angels We Have Heard On High
Ave Maria
Away In A Manger
Baby It's Cold Outside
Bring A Torch
Carol Of The Bells
Carol Of The Drum
Caroling, Caroling
Chanukah, O Chanukah
Christmas Hymn (While By My Sheep)
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting…)
The Christmas Waltz
Christmastime Is Here (Peanuts)
Coventry Carol
Deck The Halls
Ding Dong Merrily On High
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Feliz Navidad
The First Noel
Frosty The Snowman
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Here Comes Santa Claus
Here We Come A-Caroling
The Holly And The Ivy
Holly Jolly Christmas
Home For The Holidays
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
I Saw Three Ships/Wassail
In The Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Joy To The World
Let It Snow
Lo, How A Rose Ere Blooming
Man With The Bag
Mary, Did You Know?
Menorah, Menorah
Merry Christmas, Darling (Carpenters)
Merry Christmas To You All
My Favorite Things
Nuttin’ For Christmas
O, Christmas Tree
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O Holy Night
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
O, Tannenbaum
Oh, What A Merry Christmas Day
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa, Baby
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
This Is Christmas
Twelve Days Of Christmas
Up On The Housetop
We Need A Little Christmas
We Three Kings
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
What Child Is This
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland