What would the holidays be without the bells and jingles and holiday tunes? Whether you’re into elegant classical, soulful jazz, rock around the Christmas tree, seasonal singalongs, Irish jigs or a whole band of trombones, here’s a list of holiday concerts and musical performances for everyone. The schedule begins before Thanksgiving and runs to New Year’s Eve. Be sure to verify specific venues and times and get your tickets early.
There’s a full schedule of holiday concerts, so use these links to jump ahead and find your favorite holiday style and experience.
Rocking Holidays
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Nov. 20
The Broadmoor World Arena
Ready to make the holidays rock? The famed progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) returns to Colorado Springs for another unforgettable, multisensory performance. The group will perform twice on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Expect classic favorites, including “O’ Come All Ye Faithful” and “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,” with TSO’s signature electric-rock sound.
broadmoorworldarena.com
Spinphony Holiday Show
Dec. 4
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
If you’re looking for an unconventional holiday concert, check out Spinphony. The electric string quartet of four women play more like a rock band than an orchestral quartet with unique arrangements such as “Bach in Black” and “Don’t Stop Beethoven.” They’ll bring a fresh spin(phony) to your holidays.
Harp Twins Rockin’ Holiday
Dec. 17
Stargazers Theatre
The Harp Twins return to Stargazers for a family-friendly special featuring Christmas classics, comedy, stories and classic rock favorites. The duo has reinvented the harp sound, creating a concert experience you won’t forget.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Dec. 17
Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
The Radio Band will be rockin’ out with classic holiday and rock songs from the 80’s to today.
Face Vocal Band: Merry and Bright
Dec. 21
Ent Center for the Arts
Ring in the holiday season with some musical cheer and enjoy a performance from Face’s all-vocal rock band.
Classical Traditions
The Nutcracker
Nov. 25-27
Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents its annual Nutcracker performance with the Oklahoma City Ballet, a holiday tradition for the whole family!
pikespeakcenter.com
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Dec. 3
Pikes Peak Center
The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony performs its annual Holiday Celebration concert at the Pikes Peak Center, featuring holiday classics, traditional carols and festive fun.
‘Tis the Season: Our Journey Home
Dec. 4
Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale at Pikes Peak Center
The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale takes the audience on a musical journey as they delight in songs of the holidays.
Handel’s Messiah Singalong
Dec. 4
First Christian Church
Join in with friends and family for an interactive singalong of Handel’s masterwork and some festive holiday classics. Audience participation is highly encouraged, and you might not be able to hold back on the “Halelujah” chorus.
Our Favorite Things
Dec. 11
Pikes Peak Philharmonic at Ent Center for the Arts
The volunteer, community orchestra, Pikes Peak Philharmonic, celebrates the season performing holiday classics from Beethoven, Anderson, Waldteufel and others. Seating is general admission.
Wintersong
Dec. 16-17
Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble at Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Join this cherished holiday tradition of music, spoken word and candlelight to reflect and appreciate the mystery and beauty of the intersection of light and dark and spiritual connection to the natural world.
Christmas Symphony
Dec. 18
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale come together to perform Christmas favorites and fun singalongs for the entire family to enjoy.
A Colorado Nutcracker
Dec. 20-21
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs plays Tchaikovsky’s masterwork as the Colorado Ballet Society and Colorado Youth Ballet perform a special rendition of the famous holiday story.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec. 27
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
The music of Mannheim Steamroller has been a part of favorite holiday playlists for decades, and the group is one of the most renowned Christmas music artists in the world. For only one night, you can experience the album that started it all as the band performs Mannheim Steamroller Christmas live in its entirety.
Madrigal Banquet
Dec. 1-21, select dates
Glen Eyrie Conference Center
Looking for the 16th century Christmas feast and musical show in the Castle’s Great Hall? Sorry, you’ve got to wait till next year. All 12 nights are already sold out.
Country Christmas
Flying W Christmas at the Ranch
Dec. 1-21, select dates
Flying W Ranch
The Flying W Wranglers ride again, performing a Western Jubilee Christmas in the rebuilt Chuckwagon venue. Steak is on the menu. Twinkling lights are in the trees. The Western spirit meets the Christmas spirit in this local favorite.
flyingw.com
Country Christmas Show
Dec. 23
Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Enjoy food, drinks, desserts and sing along to your favorite country songs with a little Christmas cheer thrown in thanks to Colorado artists like Cody Cozz, Exit West and a retelling of the Christmas story by special guest Matt Heard.
Hip-Hop Holidays
Snoop Dogg’s Holidaze of Blaze
Dec. 22
Broadmoor World Arena
Snoop Dogg is lighting up the holidays with an epic hip-hop lineup and a one-of-a-kind show. As if it’s not enough for Snoop to be touring with a full band for the first time in years, he’ll be joined by T-Pain, O.G. regulator Warren G, the Ying Yang Twins and rising star Justin Champagne. The World Arena will be bumpin’.
Sunshine Studios Annual Food & Toy Drive Show
Dec. 17
Sunshine Studios
Black Pegasus and DJ Sh3vy host this musical gathering featuring headliner Vetlyfe with Space Cowboys. Other performers include Big Mak, Itz kc, Sav DaLawd, Stellar Mind State & Blak Jac Da Fye Boy. Proceeds go to help families in need through Toys for Tots.
Celtic and Acoustic
Trace Bundy’s Acoustic Holiday
Dec. 9
Stargazers Theatre
The “Acoustic Ninja” brings his dazzling guitar wizardry to the annual holiday show. This year’s 14th annual concert will feature special guest and fellow guitar virtuoso Yasmin Williams.
stargazerstheatre.com
A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends
Dec. 9
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake
Five-time Grammy-nominated Celtic artist David Arkenstone is coming to Palmer Lake for a joyful holiday concert. The genre-bending artist is sure to enchant.
Acoustic Eidolon
Dec. 11 and Jan. 15
Glen Eyrie
The masterful guitar and cello duo of Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire blend Celtic, Americana, World and Flamenco styles into two holiday performances in the Glen Eyrie castle Great Hall. An optional pre-show dinner is available.
Ugly Sweater Party with Grass It Up
Dec. 14
Front Range BBQ
The local favorite bluegrass band will heat things up at Front Range, especially in those ugly sweaters.
Irish Christmas in America
Dec. 16
Stargazers Theatre
Celebrate Christmas with Irish music, song and jigs. The evocative family-friendly show will bring rich tradition and new energy to your holiday season.
Irreverent Variety
The Modbo Ho-Ho at the Millibo
Dec. 10
Millibo Art Theatre
This R-rated production definitely isn’t for kids but it’s perfect for some irreverent holiday fun. The beloved Modbo gallery has closed, but its holiday cabaret lives on in a new venue. Enjoy tawdry songs, laughs, dances and some brief moments of holiday earnestness at this year’s performance.
themat.org
Yule Be Naughty, Yes!
Dec. 15-18
Millibo Art Theatre
Grab some glogg and get ready for a holiday cabaret featuring aerial acrobatics, stellar vocals, comedy and surprises to bring some mischief to your season.
Jazz, Big Band, Variety
Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 3-4
Friends of Club 21 at Ent Center for the Arts
Celebrate the holiday season with passionate performances, stunning stories of hardship and triumph, dance, music and celebration in this family variety by and for the Down syndrome and special needs community. The concert raises awareness for special needs. All proceeds go to support Friends of Club 21 and its affiliated school in South Africa for individuals with Down syndrome.
Christmas Joy!
Dec. 11
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
First Presbyterian Church’s annual tradition will have several surprises this year under the first-year direction of Jamal Sarikoki. The 150-voice First Pres choir will be featured, along with a Christmas at the Movies segment, a special version of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and more.
A Holiday Extravaganza
Dec. 17
Colorado Springs Conservatory at Ent Center for the Arts
A celebration of Colorado Springs Conservatory’s past, present and a glimpse into their future with more information to come.
coloradospringsconservatory.org
The Broadmoor Holiday Show
Dec. 16, 17, 23, 24, 26
The Broadmoor
The annual Broadmoor holiday tradition features a variety of star-studded musical talent in a traditional dinner show variety format. This year’s special guests are Broadway star Marcus Lovett and daughter Cathryn Lovett; Colorado’s favorite songwriter Jim Salestrom; jazz virtuoso Nelson Rangell; the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale; and Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops.
Free Community Concerts
Hungry Farmer Bands Celebration of Life and Food Drive
Nov. 23
Stargazers Theatre
It’s the 40th and final Hungry Farmer Bands’ reunion. The tradition began as a Thanksgiving Day meal and jam session in 1979 at the former restaurant on Garden of the Gods Road. This year will bring the tradition to an end with a special concert to honor the recently passed musicians Rob Wheeler and Joe Bevans. The music will include country, rock, bluegrass, folk-rock and more. Admission is two nonperishable food items.
Trombone Christmas
Nov. 26
Bare Bones Trombone Choir at Bancroft Park
As Buddy the Elf would say if he played trombone, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is playing trombone loud for all to hear.” You can’t help but get some cheer from this free outdoor concert in Old Colorado City. All trombones? I mean, come on. Bring that brass!
City Song
Dec. 2
First Presbyterian Church
Kick off the holiday season with some good old-fashioned caroling. Join First Pres at a launch party in the Worship Center for live music and a chili cook-off. Then head into downtown neighborhoods to spread some holiday cheer.
Christmas Concert at Village Seven Presbyterian Church
Dec. 3-4
Village Seven Presbyterian Church
Celebrate the hope of the season with new and old versions of beloved Christmas music featuring orchestra, choir, handbells, contemporary band, drama from Village Arts, dancers from Turning Pointe Dance Studio and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Meredith Benet
Dec. 22
Kinship Landing
Join local singer-songwriter Meredith Benet in the Greenhaus at Kinship Landing for a free holiday concert. The Colorado Springs Conservatory alumna was a finalist in this year’s Steve Harris Songwriter of the Year Contest at Meadowgrass Music Festival.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Bash
Dec. 31
Colorado Springs Philharmonic with Aaron Diehl at Pikes Peak Center
Kick-off the new year at the Springs’ longest running New Year’s Eve celebration. Ring in the new year with a night of jazz classics, Broadway hits and more. Aaron Diehl, one of the brightest stars in American jazz, will perform on piano.
Boot Barn Hall’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Dec. 31
Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Dance your way into 2023 with champagne, an all-you-can-eat buffet, dessert bar and live music. The rock cover band Soapdish plays at 8 p.m., and headliners SofaKillers keep the party going. Cocktail attire is encouraged — but maybe with those cowboy boots.
New Year’s Eve Gala
The Broadmoor’s elegant New Year’s Eve Gala features a gourmet five-course dinner accompanied by music from The Broadmoor Pops. Performer and recording artist Julie Bradley of the U.S. Air Force Band will join Broadway’s Marcus Lovett to headline. Of course, there’s a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop.
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