Holiday cheer is taking center stage across North Texas this season, from concerts by big stars like Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Broadway great Leslie Odom Jr. to symphonies and mariachi performances. Here are 13 concerts to check out.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Road Tour
The all-male acapella group will make a stop in Dallas during their holiday tour. They will gift attendees with their talent and sing nostalgic holiday tracks.
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Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. Tickets $38.70-$77.65.
Andrea Bocelli
Well-known Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will be filling the American Airlines Center with his enchanting songs. This will be Bocelli’s 30th anniversary in concert.
Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at the American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas. Tickets start at $117.45.
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour
Award-winning rock violinist and dancer Stirling will be coming to Fort Worth to promote her latest hit album Duality. She will be playing holiday hits while dancing to intricate choreography.
Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth. Tickets $66.50-$164.50.
For King and Country: A Drummer Boy Christmas
Catch the Australian-born, Nashville-based duo taking center stage at the Texas Trust CU Theatre. They will perform a unique Christmas concert with lots of drums.
Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie. Tickets $94-$686.40.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour
Musicians and sopranos from seven different countries will be performing at this nostalgic holiday experience. This showcase will feature holiday favorites such as “Ave Maria,” “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night” and more.
Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave., Dallas. Tickets $52.75.
Celtic-Woman Symphony Christmas
The Grammy-nominated global music sensation will be showcasing their angelic voices and fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary songcraft. The performance will feature Irish dancers, bagpipes and traditional Irish instruments.
Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie. Tickets $90-$375.60.
Merry-Achi Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in Mariachi style at this cultural event. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose will be led by Jose Hernandez, playing Christmas songs with a mariachi twist.
Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. Tickets $52.55-$63.10.
A Soulful Christmas with Kem
Multi-Grammy R&B singer-songwriter Kem will spread Christmas cheer through his soul music during a fabulous and festive night.
Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. Tickets $62.80-$250.30.
Leslie Odom Jr.
Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. will make a stop at the Winspear Opera House during his Christmas tour. He will perform original songs from his Christmas albums, along with some favorites from Hamilton.
Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. Tickets $50.30-$125.30.
Gentri Christmas
A celebration of 10 years of Gentri Christmas, in which the trio will premiere new music, in addition to performing beloved Christmas songs like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night.”
Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. Tickets $25.30-$187.80.
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City
Pentatonix’s biggest holiday tour yet will be coming to the Dickies Arena. The Grammy-winning group will be getting fans into the holiday spirit with their acapella renditions of popular Christmas songs.
Dec. 21-22 at 7 p.m. at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth. Tickets $80-$210.90.
Elf in Concert
Watch the hilarious Christmas movie while listening to the soundtrack live in this live-to-film concert experience.
Dec. 23-28 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. Tickets $87-$137.
Mannheim Steamroller
Now in its 40th year, the Christmas concert features 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a dazzling Christmas backdrop with multimedia effects.
Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. Tickets $50.90-$125.90.
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