No Christmas season is complete without a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour.
And this year, the heavy, classical group will keep their long-standing holiday tradition alive when they take their ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour’ all over North America from Nov. 15 through Dec. 30.
Along the way, the rock veterans are slated to drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Nov. 29, Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena on Nov. 30, Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Dec. 2 and Long Island’s UBS Arena on Dec. 20.
At all shows, fans will be treated to a show that pays homage to Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s iconic “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” album. The concept album centers around a young girl who runs away on Christmas Eve only to make it back just in time for the holiday.
“The show provides an arena for people to feel less alone,” TSO’s guitarist and musical director Al Pitrelli told the Associated Press. “(plus, it’s ) wrapped up in the world’s biggest rock and roll production.”
And if you want to take part in the production that’s heavy on music, pyrotechnics and emotion, we’re here to help you scoop up tickets as soon as today.
Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept. 15, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.
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Over the course of their month-long run, TSO has 62 (!) shows planned all over the U.S. and Canada.
Some of the most notable stops on their run include Denver (Nov. 18), Seattle (Nov. 25), Phoenix (Dec. 3), Houston (Dec. 10) and Kansas City (Dec. 16).
If you want to see if the legends of Christmas rock are headed to an arena near you this winter, you can find their complete calendar including all dates, venues, start times and links to buy tickets here.
We all know and love the classic “Christmas Eve / Sarajevo.”
In fact, we’re listening to it right now.
However, if you want to do your homework ahead of time, we recommend checking out some of TSO’s other greatest hits.
Start with the peaceful “Christmas Canon” before working your way over to the more epic “Wizards In Winter.” Then, close strong with their heavy rendition of “O Come All Ye Faithful / O Holy Night.”
Now, you’re officially ready to rock out while your stockings are out at home.
If you don’t want to stay in and watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” or “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” this winter, we found a few great, live alternatives for you.
Here are just five of our favorite, must-see live Christmas shows that just might be coming to a city near you.
• Il Divo
• Chevy Chase’s ‘National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Tour’
Prefer a more standard show? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find one.