34th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

Four Shows: Dec. 19 and 20 at 8pm, Dec. 21 at 2pm and 7:30pm

Winter Solstice is our contemporary take on ancient solstice rituals, when people came together during the longest night of the year to celebrate the turning point in the Earth’s journey around the sun, and the birth of a new year. Now in its 34th year, this cross-cultural performance within the awe-inspiring space of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine has become one of New York’s favorite holiday events.

This year’s Solstice promises to be a landmark in our tradition of interweaving diverse performers of the world. Joining the Paul Winter Consort will be dynamic vocalist Theresa Thomason; the 25 dancers and drummers of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre; and special guest artist Renato Braz, Brazilian singer and guitarist.