Pop, rock, country artists and more make merry with Christmas music.
Tim DeLaughter, lead singer of the Polyphonic Spree, performs at the Majestic Theatre as part of the band’s 2016 Holiday Extravaganza.(Mike Brooks)
Make your holidays pop with a jolly concert outing. From big names to local favorites, arena shows to intimate performances, there are plenty of concerts coming to town this month and next. Peruse this list to find the ones that are just your style.
- Ticket prices change frequently, so check websites for the most current pricing. Unless otherwise indicated, tickets are listed at face value without vendor fees. Check websites for COVID-19 safety precautions.
TOYS FOR TOTS CONCERT WITH DROWNING POOL
Get in the holiday giving groove as Dallas rock band Drowning Pool returns to Trees for the 13th annual Toys for Tots concert. Admission is $9.71 per person, but you must take a new, unwrapped toy to donate. With Breathe Atomic. The show is likely to sell out.
- Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. at Trees, 2707 Elm St., Dallas. $9.71. axs.com.
106.1 KISS-FM’S JINGLE BALL
iHeartRadio’s annual holiday concert features A-list music artists including Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, the Kid Laroi, AJR, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio.
- Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth. $28.50-$386. ticketmaster.com.
BRUCE ROBISON AND KELLY WILLIS’ HOLIDAY SHINDIG
Back in 2019 when the married songwriters released their duet album Beautiful Lie, Dallas Morning News contributor Kelly Dearmore wrote that “Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison may very well be the First Couple of Texas Country Music.” In December, the duo bring their traditional Christmas concert to Dallas-Fort Worth for an intimate evening of favorites from their joint and solo albums, along with holiday classics.
- Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at McDavid Studio, 301 E. Fifth St., Fort Worth. $38.50. basshall.com.
- Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. $25-$35. lewisvillegrand.com.
- Dec. 17 at 6:45 and 9:30 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas. $26. prekindle.com.
FOR KING AND COUNTRY — A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS
The Grammy-winning duo’s 2020 album A Drummer Boy Christmas will be the focal point for this Christian pop holiday concert. Expect a high-energy show with lights, big projection screens and some of the pair’s biggest hits, including “God Only Knows.”
- Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth. $20-$66. ticketmaster.com.
WYNONNA CHRISTMAS
Wynonna and her band, the Big Noise, bring a new holiday show to Arlington.
- Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington. $34-$209. arlingtonmusichall.net.
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH RICKI DEREK
Swing into the holiday mood with Ricki Derek and his orchestra. With a set list inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and even Bing Crosby TV Christmas specials, the show will transport the audience to an era of finger-snapping classics. You’ll have two chances to catch the show this year, with dates in Grapevine and Dallas.
- Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine. $32. grapevinetexasusa.com.
- Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. $25-$40. prekindle.com.
ELVIS CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH KRAIG PARKER
It’ll be a very merry “Blue Christmas” for Elvis fans as tribute artist Kraig Parker and the 10-piece Royal Tribute Band perform the King’s holiday classics. The late afternoon show is family-friendly, so act surprised when a jolly old elf drops in.
- Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine. $32-$42 for adults, $15 for kids 11 and younger. grapevinetexasusa.com.
TEXAS TENORS DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS
The threesome harmonize to seasonal favorites from “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World” to the Tenors’ hit “Rise.”
- Dec. 9 at 5 and 8 p.m. at Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington. $25-$149. arlingtonmusichall.net.
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS
The Texas singer-songwriter, long a champion of Western cowboy culture, first developed and performed his Cowboy Christmas show in 1987. It’s a combination of Christmas music sung cowboy style and the story of the first Cowboy Christmas Ball in Anson, Texas.
- Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.99-$105. axs.com.
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES
You’ll have two opportunities to see the progressive rock orchestra’s concert, based on its 1996 debut album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories.
- Dec. 11 at 3:30 and 8 p.m. at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas. $25-$89.50. ticketmaster.com.
SHE AND HIM CHRISTMAS
We loved her in the Fox sitcom New Girl; now Zooey Deschanel and her musical partner M. Ward bring their She and Him holiday concert to Dallas to celebrate the reissue of their album A Very She and Him Christmas. Highlights of the show will probably include a cover of Madonna’s “Holiday,” Wham’s “Last Christmas” and the duo’s take on the classic “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”
- Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas. $49.95-$199. ticketmaster.com.
THE GATLIN BROTHERS AND CRYSTAL GAYLE — HOLIDAY AND HITS
1970s chart-toppers Crystal Gayle and the Gatlin Brothers — Larry, Steve and Rudy — share the Bass Hall stage for the first time for a holiday show of Christmas music combined with some of their tried-and-true hits.
- Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. $38.50-$88. basshall.com.
ROBERT EARL KEEN’S THE ROAD TO CHRISTMAS
The Texas singer-songwriter’s annual Christmas tour will feature his toe-tapping Americana and bluegrass tunes. Not many can resist joining in some classic REK sing-alongs.
- Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas. $45-$227.50. livenation.com.
- Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. $55-$88. basshall.com.
THE CHRISTMAS TOUR
Contemporary Christian fans can enjoy holiday songs from headliners Casting Crowns along with Mac Powell, Cain, Dante Bowe and Jordan St. Cyr.
- Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $16.25-$97.25. axs.com.
LEANN RIMES HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Garland-raised country star will perform seasonal favorites and many of her own hits for a hometown audience.
- Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $39.25-$79.25. attpac.org.
THE POLYPHONIC SPREE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
This year marks the Spree’s 18th annual extravaganza, a fun-for-all-ages holiday romp in the historic Majestic Theatre. Along with the Spree’s choral rock sounds, there will be guest performers from different musical genres.
- Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. $40-$80. prekindle.com.
HORTON’S HOLIDAY HAYRIDE REVEREND HORTON HEAT
Dallas’ Reverend Horton Heat, fronted by Jim Heath, brings his psychobilly holiday show to Deep Ellum. With Wayne “The Train” Hancock and Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys.
- Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at Trees, Dallas. $20. axs.com.
AL JOSLIN BLUE CHRISTMAS
Elvis tribute artist Al Joslin performs an afternoon show of holiday classics.
- Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Arlington Music Hall. $15-$59. arlingtonmusichall.net.
UNSILENT NIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL
Get in the alt-Christmas spirit at this all-day music fest presented by ALT 103.7 radio and Third String Entertainment. The fun starts at 2 p.m. with entertainment in five rooms of the Gilley’s complex, a music lineup that includes Sleeping with Sirens, Grandson, Scary Kids Scaring Kids and dozens more. There will also be holiday activitations, including photos with Santa, and live pro wrestling.
- Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at Gilley’s Dallas. $99. ticketmaster.com.
PENTATONIX EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS TOUR
The Grammy-winning a cappella group, which originated at Arlington Martin High School, won’t be far from home when it comes to town for a two-night stand. The quintet will perform songs from its most recent holiday album.
- Dec. 22-23 at 7 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $49.50-$295. axs.com.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
The pandemic broke the group’s 35-year string of Christmas concerts, but Mannheim Steamroller returns to the stage for a 2021 holiday show.
- Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $39.50-$109.50. attpac.org.
Information provided by the Dallas News