2026 Peter Mayer Benefit Concert & Nonprofit Showcase

Join Peter Mayer of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band for a night of holiday music to celebrate and benefit some wonderful organizations. A Benefit Concert Don't miss an unforgettable evening of holiday music to benefit over twenty local non-profit organizations at the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church in Cambridge, MA on December 12th beginning at 6:30 pm. This concert and non-profit showcase promises to be a heartwarming night of music and community, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the participating charity of your choice. Last year's concert sold out so be sure to purchase you tickets now and mark your calendars for what will be a magical night! A Non-Profit Showcase You are invited to join us before and after the concert to meet directly with the non-profit organizations benefitting from your attendance, and to learn more about their work. A meet-and-greet with the artists will follow the show as well. Thanks to the generosity of the Margaret Stewart Lindsay, Ilene Beal, and Stifler Family Foundations, 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to the participating charity of your choice! ArtsWayland, Bellforge Arts Center ,The Boston House, The Children's Room, Circus Up, Community Music Center of Boston, The Ellie Fund, Hospitality Homes, The Lenny Zakim Fund, Runway for Recovery, The Samaritans, Shelter Music, Rock Bottom: A Musical, Urban Farming Institute, Weston Art and Innovation Center About The Artist Peter Mayer is a renowned singer, songwriter and guitarist who has shared the stage with the likes of James Taylor, Paul McCartney, Don Henly, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, and countless others during his 35 years as guitarist for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. Along the way, he has released 25 of his own albums, including five christmas albums. This marks the ensemble’s 27th year captivating crowds nationally with a world class group of musicians that includes violin, woodwinds, bagpipes, electric and acoustic guitars, percussion, electric and acoustic bass, and the rich harmony of five voices all moving seamlessly through an array of styles: Celtic reels, folk songs, world music rhythms, classical carols, jazz and rock ‘n roll, along with a nod to the music of Jimmy Buffett. Mayer muses; “I love this season of the year, celebrating the timeless songs and traditions of Christmas from around the world. Our theme for this year, This Town, focuses on the places we call home. As we navigate a lightning paced world, spanning great distances, Christmas calls us back to the friends, family and places that have raised us. As in the humble beginnings of the first Christmas, “This Town” must be the place where Joy, Hope, Peace and the spirit of giving we sing of each Christmas begins. Come join us this year for the holidays, a Christmas concert like no other. Details This is a general admission event. Doors open at 6:30. Come early! Ticket-holders will be given a placeholder for reserving their seats so they can attend the Showcase reception and mingle with our non-profit partners before the show. There will be another opportunity after the show to meet with them, as well as with Peter, Jim, and the band. There is no on-site parking for this event. Street parking is available on Mass. Ave. and at various parking garages in Harvard Square but please note that metered spaces are actively monitored. Reserved parking is available in nearby Harvard University lots, but requires advanced purchase and registration with the Harvard University Parking office. Additional reserved parking can be found through parking reservation apps such as Spothero. The church is a 5-minute walk from the Harvard Square T station. Timing: Showcase: 6:30-7:25 pm Concert: 7:30-9:00 pm Meet-and-Greet: 9:00 - 9:30 pm