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Best Concerts in December 2024

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Heritage Bank Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Straight No Chaser at Taft Theatre

Straight No Chaser

10-man acapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits with highlights "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy" catapulting the group to mainstream success. This fall, they're back on the road again, celebrating the holiday season on the Top Shelf tour!

The Nightmare Before Christmas at Jarson Kaplan Theater

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The public's fascination with Tim Burton's iconic 1993 dark fantasy film The Nightmare Before Christmas hasn't faded since its release. In fact, it's become a tradition to watch Jack Skellington's deliciously dark misadventure on both Halloween and Christmas! Don't miss this film screening accompanied by a live orchestral score.

Home Alone in Concert at Cincinnati Music Hall

Home Alone in Concert

This holiday season, experience a holiday classic like you've never seen it before, as Home Alone is transformed into a live concert with an orchestra. The movie is shown on a big screen accompanied by the orchestra, performing the wonderful score composed by John Williams in a unique experience that brings new life to an essential Christmas movie.

Cheap Trick at Paramount Arts Center

Cheap Trick

The legendary rockers Cheap Trick never seem to be off the road, so it shouldn't be a surprise to see them lined up for a series of North American shows this year. The band have now been together for some 40 years, during which they've more or less defined the 'pop rock' genre. Tracks like Surrender and I Want You to Want Me showcase their enviable skill at marrying earworm, bouncy melodies with hard rock riffage.

Spafford at Madison Theater

Spafford

Having enjoyed a stratospheric rise to fame jam-band extraordinaire Spafford hit the road in a brand new tour! Loved for their strong vocals, tight harmonies and catchy tunes Spafford blend rock, funk, jazz, reggae, ska and electro-pop to create an entirely unique sound that's ready to light up any stage!

The English Beat at Live at the Ludlow Garage

The English Beat

The English Beat (or The Beat as they're known in their native UK) surprised fans in 2016 with the announcement of a new record in the works - their first studio album since 1982's Special Beat Service! Their current line-up features original singer and principal songwriter David Wakeling, who lent the group his unmistakable vocals throughout their 80s heydey.

Juvenile at Bogarts

Juvenile

American rapper Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band are heading out on a huge nationwide tour this summer to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the gold-certified track, Back That Azz Up. You might have caught the orchestral rendition that he performed during his NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert, and his live show promises to be even better. Make sure you catch him on this special tour!

Arin Ray at Bogarts

Arin Ray

Arin Ray is hitting the road this fall on his continued 'Phases' tour, named after his EPs Phases', 'Phases II', and 'Phases III'! Ray is set to perform across North America, making stops in Washington DC, Cincinnati, Houston, Los Angeles, and many more. Don't miss your chance to catch the rising R&B singer as he comes to a stage near you.

Raheem Devaughn at Live at the Ludlow Garage

Raheem Devaughn

Paying his dues in Washington D.C's underground R&B scene, soulful crooner Raheem DeVaughn is living proof that R&B artists can be progressive and traditional at the same time, making their own success without the help of mainstream radio airplay. Writing, recording and releasing under his own steam and label Raheem Enterprises, the gifted singer-songwriter continues to make waves in the industry on his own terms.

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