Christine Baranski Returns to Newport to Read “A Christmas Carol’ At the Breakers, and MORE!

Grab your tickets while you can.These special occasion events are sure to sell out in the wink of an eye!

For one night only, December 17th, 2026, Christine Baranski will narrate Charles Dickens beloved classic,  “A Christmas Carol.” The venue for this performance is The Breakers, Newport’s most unforgettable gilded age dream-scape.

Currently co-starring in Lord Julian Fellowes’ series The Gilded Age, Ms. Baranski will be joined by Skylark, a vocal ensemble group. Lead by Grammy nominated, Artistic Director, Matthew Guard. The event is sure to be memorable for it’s nostalgic message and merriment!

Tickets for The Christmas Carol will be available October 20th to members of Newport’s Preservation Society. Remaining tickets will be sold to the general public on October 22. If you want to see this extravaganza ~there’s no time to hesitate.

Ticketing information is available at NewportMansions.org/Events.

In addition to this special performance Newport’s Preservation Society, will also host, “Sparkling Lights” from November 21-January 3.  North Pole sized landscape displays create a glow around Newport . The atmosphere is so special you may feel like you’re walking inside a snow globe.

This year holiday magic includes and extends beyond the Breakers’13 acres. The “Sparkling Lights” of 2026 will also spotlight decorations at Marble House, and Chateau-sur-Mer. Music fills the air as guests stroll between gilded age treasure chests.These manse will feature 30 uniquely decorated Christmas trees, and a 15 foot tall poinsettia tree that’s not to be missed.

Newport’s summer cottages are wow-worthy landmarks of American history anytime of year.  But, draped as holiday confections, complex social tapestries melt into technicolored snapshots of Christmas perfection.

Celebrations of holiday happenings continue throughout the season:

December 5th :

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at the Breakers Greenhouse Newport Preservation Society Director of Gardens and Landscapes Jeff Curtis, offers instructions on how to create one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths using locally sourced greenery. Materials will be provided

December 10th & December 17th :

Behind the Scenes : Holiday Decorations : Learn how the magic of the holidays comes together inside Newport’s mansions. Jim Donahue, The Preservation Society of Newport’s Curator of Historic Landscapes and creative genius behind all the holiday glamor will lead tours of the Breakers and Marble House. Jim will share tips and tricks on how the decorations are created and inspire you to use those ideas in your own home.

December 19th:

A Holiday Dinner Dance at the Breakers.

This dinner dance is a black tie event! Surrounded by elegant holiday decor festivities begin with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.  Dinner will be served in the Breakers Great Hall or the State Dining Room, followed by dancing in the Music Room.

If participating in any (or all ) of these spectacular holiday activities is on your wish-list it’s time call Santa ~or check the Preservation Society’s web for more details. NewportMansions.org