Late-breaking News on
Last Minute Updates page.
Plenty of buttons on the 31st at
Headquarters; Open 10 AM to 10 PM.
Button sales at local merchants have ended.
Welcome to
First Night Chatham
Celebrating the Arts + Community
on New Year's Eve
New Promotional Video
Thanks to the town's
Chatham TV staff for creating this new First Night Chatham video
(see it here).
10 hours of Fun in 90 Seconds
First Night Chatham returns with a full day and evening of music, performance, and celebration throughout town.
Your button opens the door to a magical celebration you won't want to miss.
Come join us for First Night Chatham! We are a family-friendly, alcohol free, town-wide celebration of the arts with over
70 performances and events.
December 31st, 2026
will be
was
First Night Chatham’s 36th New Year’s Eve celebration.
Festivities start with the Town Photo at the Chatham Lighthouse at Noon, then both indoor and outdoor performances and activities,
reaching a peak of noise and awe with the Noise Parade and Fireworks, and more performances until finishing at 10 PM.
News
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Independence Day Parade
July 3rd; 9:30AM
The First Night Chatham float in the Chatham Independence Day Parade will feature Hyannis Sound, Cape Cod's award-winning male a cappella group.
They are only here in the summer, so come hear Hyannis Sound's first performance for First Night Chatham.
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Volunteer Appreciation Party
January 9, 5 -7 PM; Creative Arts Center
Invitations are out; Thanks to all who volunteered
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Town Photo Available
The Town Photo is available!! Printed photos may be purchased at the Chatham CVS.
To view the Town Photo online, with deep-zoom viewing that allows you see individual faces, see the
Town Photo 2025-2026 page.
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Performances & Activities List
& Schedule Chart
Now Online
FNC 2025-26's entertainment can be viewed in
the Program Archive.
Also see the 2025-26 Photo Gallery for more memories of last year's celebration!
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Buttons Available Now Online!
Join the Fun!
Buttons Available in October!
Buttons are now on sale at several local merchants, and online. Go to
Buy Buttons for a list of merchants, or to buy online.
+ Early Bird Pricing
Visit the Online Button Store.
Performances and Activities will run from 12 noon until 10 PM.
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Welcome to
First Night Chatham
Celebrating the Arts + Community
on New Year's Eve
New Promotional Video
Thanks to the town's
Chatham TV staff for creating this new First Night Chatham video
(see it here).
10 hours of Fun in 90 Seconds
First Night Chatham returns with a full day and evening of music, performance, and celebration throughout town.
Your button opens the door to a magical celebration you won't want to miss.
Come join us for First Night Chatham! We are a family-friendly, alcohol free, town-wide celebration of the arts with over
70 performances and events.
December 31st, 2026
will be
was
First Night Chatham’s 36th New Year’s Eve celebration.
Festivities start with the Town Photo at the Chatham Lighthouse at Noon, then both indoor and outdoor performances and activities,
reaching a peak of noise and awe with the Noise Parade and Fireworks, and more performances until finishing at 10 PM.
