Like your Christmas music straightforward? Or mixed with a little polka, roots or swing? From timeless classics sung by the likes of Ricki Derek or Martyn Lucas to original compositions by Arlington Jones, there’s a holiday offering in Dallas-Fort Worth this season for just about every musical taste.
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VANDOLIERS FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK
The alt-country group comes to Dallas for its annual holiday show and its second annual celebration of Friendsgiving, where all are welcome to bring their favorite dishes. With Ottoman Turks and Ryker Hall. Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at Three Links, Dallas. $13. threelinksdeepellum.com.
A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS
Peter White, Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala and Lindsey Webster are coming to town to get contemporary jazz fans into the Christmas spirit with a family-friendly performance featuring top holiday tunes. Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Dallas. $69-$85. ticketmaster.com.
A ROCKIN’ ELVIS CHRISTMAS
Hear the holiday hits of Elvis Presley performed by tribute artist Kraig Parker, backed by the 10-piece Royal Tribute Band. The family-friendly show will also feature a visit from Santa. Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, Grapevine. $25-$40. tickets.grapevineticketline.com/events.
106.1 KISS FM’s JINGLE BALL
The annual holiday concert is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour, presented by Capital One, and will feature Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Charlie Puth, Lizzo, Lauv and Why Don’t We. Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth. $56-$386. ticketmaster.com.
A BRAVE COMBO CHRISTMAS
The Denton-based polka and rock band performs “twisted” Christmas and Hanukkah favorites. Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. at Andy’s Bar, Denton. $10. eventbrite.com.
WYNONNA AND THE BIG NOISE: ROCKIN’ ROOTS CHRISTMAS
The country singer’s new holiday tour with her band makes a stop in Arlington. Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at Arlington Music Hall. $34-$129. arlingtonmusichall.net.
JACKOPIERCE CHRISTMAS
Acoustic duo Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce met while they were studying at Southern Methodist University, and their fifth annual Christmas show brings them back to their alma mater. The family-friendly, all-ages event will feature Jackopierce hits as well as holiday classics. Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at McFarlin Auditorium, Dallas. $19-$139. prekindle.com.
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS WITH ARLINGTON JONES
Celebrate the season with Arlington Jones and the Brethren, Four Change and others as they perform music from Jones’ Vintage Christmas album and more. It will be a night of soulful classics, all arranged and composed by Jones. Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Dallas. $30. eventbrite.com.
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH RICKI DEREK
Ricki Derek and his swinging Ho, Ho, Ho Orchestra are back for their 11th annual show, inspired by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby’s Christmas TV specials. Expect Big Band versions of holiday favorites.
- Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, Grapevine. $32. tickets.grapevineticketline.com/events.
- Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, Dallas. $30-$47. prekindle.com.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS: A JOHN DENVER HOLIDAY TRIBUTE
Ring in the holiday season with the timeless music of John Denver, performed by Jim Curry and his band. Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas. $39-$154. mydso.com.
A LEVEE SINGERS’ CHRISTMAS
The Levee Singers’ final concert of the year features upbeat music with some holiday tunes thrown in for the Christmas season. Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Dallas. $25. pocketsandwich.com.
THE POLYPHONIC SPREE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Get festive at the choral rock group’s all-ages 17th annual holiday show, featuring performers from multiple genres in addition to the Spree. Dress in your seasonal best and take a new toy for Toys for Tots and a canned food item for the North Texas Food Bank. Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Dallas. $35-$75. prekindle.com.
RIDERS IN THE SKY AND THE QUEBE SISTERS
The groups present “Christmas the Cowboy Way.” Dec. 17 at the Eisemann Center, Richardson. $38-$50. eisemanncenter.com.
MARTYN LUCAS ROCK ’N’ ROLL CHRISTMAS PARTY
The “World Piano Man” will perform holiday Big Band classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and more. Twenty-five percent of the ticket sales will benefit the McKinney Lions Club. Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. $28-$39. eventbrite.com.
CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY AND CHEYENNE JACKSON
If you’re looking for a duo to pull out all the Big Band-swing stops this holiday season, look no further. The singer-actors will be backed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for three performances of Yuletide classics and Christmas carols. Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. as well as Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas. $39-$109. mydso.com.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
The progressive rock group brings its winter tour, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, to Dallas for a new holiday performance based on its 1996 debut album of the same name. Dec. 21 at 3 and 8 p.m. at American Airlines Center, Dallas. $49.50-$79.50. ticketmaster.com.
CAROLYN WONDERLAND, MARCIA BALL AND SHELLEY KING: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Three renowned Texas musicians perform holiday-themed music. Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, Dallas. $26-$48. prekindle.com.
SHANE SMITH AND THE SAINTS
The five-piece outfit that blends folk, rock and country will have the audience ready to boogie at its Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Buy or make your tacky, over-the-top, cute, ugly, or something-in-between sweaters and get ready to get down. Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at Gas Monkey Live, Dallas. $10-$45. eventbrite.com.
LOS TEXMANIACS HOLIDAY FIESTA
The Texmaniacs and special guest Rick Trevino serve up a holiday helping of Tex-Mex conjunto, blended with Texas rock and a dash of blues and R&B riffs. Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, Dallas. $24-$34. prekindle.com.
PENTATONIX: A 2019 CHRISTMAS TOUR
Get ready for the festive season with a group that has been at the forefront of the recent a cappella revival. Pentatonix comes to Dallas-Fort Worth performing songs from its most recent holiday album. Dec. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the Theatre at Grand Prairie. $49.50-$149.50. axs.com.
DAVID GARZA’S HOLIDAY HOMECOMING
David Garza hosts a holiday reunion of influential musicians from the local 1980s-90s music scene. Garza will do a short set, then each performer will a song before Garza leads a jam session to wrap it up. With Kristy Krüger, Ginny Mac, Clay Pendergrass (Jackopierce), Michael Hale (the Love Beads), Reggie Rueffer (Spot and Mildred), Jim Cocke (Mildred and About Nine Times), Bubba Hernandez (Brave Combo), Bryan Wakeland (Tripping Daisy and the Polyphonic Spree), Paul Slavens (Ten Hands) and Patrice Pike (Sister 7). Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, Dallas. $22-$28. prekindle.com.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller, comes to Irving as he celebrates the 35th anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, billed as the longest-running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry. Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. $39.95-$152.50. livenation.com.
COLE SWINDELL
The country music singer-songwriter comes to Billy Bob’s Texas to headline a New Year’s Eve concert. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with live music beginning at 8 p.m. before Swindell takes the stage. There will be a New Year’s toast at midnight. Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. at Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. $25-$100. billybobstexas.com.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD NEW YEAR’S EVE
Ring in the new year with a night of classic rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as special guests the Allman Betts Band and Asleep at the Wheel. The concert will mark the headliner’s final performance in Dallas as part of the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at American Airlines Center, Dallas. $27.50-$217.50. ticketmaster.com.