Country Music Christmas Tours & Holiday Concerts
The festive shows you can’t miss!
Written by Amanda Tempel
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Note: Christmas tour dates are announced seasonally. This page is updated as artists release their holiday tour plans. Check back starting late summer through fall for the most current announcements.
Country music Christmas tours are announced annually and vary by artist and season. While not every performer tours each year, many country stars return to the road during the holidays with special Christmas concerts featuring seasonal favorites and classic hits. This page is updated as announcements are made and includes confirmed tours, artists who frequently host holiday shows, and past Christmas tour highlights.
Country Music Christmas Tours – FAQs
Do country artists tour every Christmas?
Not always. While some country artists return to the road during the holidays each year, Christmas tours are typically announced seasonally and vary based on new music releases, touring schedules, and personal commitments. Many artists rotate holiday tours every few years rather than annually.
When are country Christmas tours usually announced?
Most country Christmas tours are announced between late summer and early fall, with the majority of dates confirmed from August through October. Additional shows are sometimes added closer to the holiday season, especially in high-demand markets.
How often is this page updated with new tour announcements?
This page is updated as soon as official Christmas tour announcements are made. Fans are encouraged to check back starting in late summer through fall, when most holiday tours are revealed.
Past Country Music Christmas Tours
These holiday tours took place in 2025. Check back for 2026 announcements!
Two of music’s biggest icons, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, have turned their Christmas residency into a beloved Nashville holiday tradition. In its 15th year, the annual run featured both matinee and evening performances. In 2025, twelve dates were held December 10–11, 13–14, 16–17, and 19–20, with tickets consistently selling out each season.
The couple released When I Think of Christmas, a collection of cherished favorites and new tracks, in 2024.
“Christmas music is a portal to wonder and awe…” says Grant, reflecting on the role these songs play in shared holiday memories. Gill adds that watching Grant perform Christmas music remains one of his greatest joys, noting the pair have shared the stage for more than 30 years.
Amy Grant and Vince Gill have hosted this Christmas residency for over a decade, and future dates are typically announced annually. Fans are encouraged to check back for updates as new holiday tour plans are revealed.
International star Leann Rimes capped a busy year with her “Greatest Hits Christmas Tour,” delivering a festive setlist that spanned decades of holiday music. Reflecting on the experience, Rimes shared her excitement about revisiting songs she has performed since childhood alongside newer selections that reflect her life today as a woman, wife, and stepmom.
“I’m so excited for this upcoming run of shows and the set list we’re curating that spans decades of holiday music,” Rimes said. “Some of these songs I’ve sung since I was a little girl… others came later, from a deeper place, when I started asking myself what the season feels like now.”
The 2025 holiday run included stops in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, Indiana, Nevada, and Arizona.
2025 Christmas Tour Dates:
December 4 - Morristown, NJ
December 6 - Glenside, PA
December 7 - Stony Brook, NY
December 12 - Nashville, TN
December 13 - Jasper, IN
December 20 - Laughlin, NV
December 21 - Scottsdale, AZ
December 22 - Tucson, AZ
LeAnn Rimes does not host a Christmas tour every year. While future holiday performances have not been announced, she is confirmed to tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her debut album Blue. Fans are encouraged to check back for updates as seasonal tour plans are revealed.
The Grammy-winning group took the stage at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for a limited Christmas engagement from December 1–4, 2025. The shows followed the release of their first-ever holiday album, The Christmas Record, which arrived in 2024 and marked a milestone moment for the band.
“Ever since we started as a band, we have dreamed of making a Christmas record,” shared Jimi Westbrook. “We all love the traditions of the season and treasure the memories with our families. For our 25th year together, we finally made that record. We wrote several original songs for the project, and also recorded some of our favorites we’ve been singing together for years. We’re so proud of how it came together and hope the fans love it as much as we do.”
Little Big Town does not host holiday performances every year. Future Christmas shows or seasonal appearances, if any, are typically announced closer to the holiday season.
One of country music’s most powerful voices, John Berry continued his beloved holiday tradition during the 2025 Christmas season, marking his twenty-ninth consecutive year touring with Christmas music. Featuring original songs alongside fan favorites like “O Holy Night,” the annual tour has become a meaningful holiday tradition for audiences across the country.
“After twenty-nine years, I never could have imagined the incredible blessing of sharing my music while celebrating the birth of Christ,” Berry shared. “Robin and I are so grateful to see so many of you return year after year with your loved ones, coming together to embrace the joy of the season. This time of giving means so much to us, and I’m forever thankful for your continued support.”
The 2025 Christmas With John Berry tour included performances across the Midwest and Southeast, with stops in Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and Alabama.
2025 Tour Schedule:
NOV 28 - The Eagle at Sugar Hill / Sugar Hill, Ga.
DEC 02 - Iron & Oak Event Center / Livingston, Tenn.
DEC 03 - The Etherredge Center / Aiken, S.C.
DEC 04 - Jeff’s Music Hall / Jeffersonville, Ind.
DEC 05 - Hastings Performing Arts Center / Hastings, Mich.
DEC 06 - Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts / Fremont, Mich.
DEC 10 - The Grand Oshkosh / Oshkosh, Wis.
DEC 12 - Historic Holmes Theatre / Detroit Lakes, Minn.
DEC 16 - Majestic Theatre / Chillicothe, Ohio
DEC 17 - Cedartown Performing Arts Center / Cedartown, Ga.
DEC 18 - The Classic Center / Athens, Ga.
DEC 19 - Grand Opera House / Macon, Ga.
DEC 20 - Dothan Opera House / Dothan, Ala.
John Berry is known for touring during the holiday season nearly every year. Future dates for his Christmas tour are typically announced in late summer or early fall.
To celebrate the release of On This Winter’s Night: Volume 2, Lady A launched their first-ever Christmas tour during the 2025 holiday season. The This Winter’s Night Tour featured a mix of seasonal classics and new festive originals, bringing the trio’s holiday music to fans across the country.
“We have been in such a season of family, and that’s the first thing we think of when we think of Christmas and the holiday season,” shared Hillary Scott. “We hope this record and our first-ever Christmas tour will be an opportunity for families and fans to usher in the holiday spirit with fun, joy, and gratitude.”
The limited holiday run concluded with multiple nights at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.
2025 Christmas Tour Dates:
12/5/25 – Atlanta, GA at The Woodruff Arts Center - Atlanta Symphony Hall
12/6/25 – Clearwater, FL at Ruth Eckerd Hall
12/7/25 – Jacksonville, FL at Florida Theatre
12/10/25 – Grand Prairie, TX atTexas Trust CU Theatre
12/12/25 – Rockford, IL at Coronado Performing Arts Center
12/13/25 – Waukegan, IL at Genesee Theatre
12/14/25 – Welch, MN at Treasure Island Resort & Casino - Island Event Center
12/18/25 – Shipshewana, IN at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
12/19/25 – French Lick, IN at French Lick Resort
12/21/25 – Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
12/22/25 – Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
12/23/25 – Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
Lady A does not host a Christmas tour annually. Future holiday performances or seasonal tours, if any, are announced on a year-by-year basis.
One of country music’s most beloved groups, The Oak Ridge Boys brought their American Made Christmas Tour to fans during the 2025 holiday season with a limited run of festive shows. Alongside seasonal favorites, the concerts featured many of the group’s signature radio hits, blending Christmas tradition with the sound that has defined their decades-long career.
“Christmas time has always been our favorite time of year,” shared Duane Allen. “Getting to see everyone during the holidays, singing our favorite Christmas songs — both traditional and new — is something I look forward to all year long. Come on out and see us if you can.”
The 2025 holiday run included performances across the Southeast and Midwest.
2025 Christmas Tour Dates:
12/4 - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, Fla.
12/5 - Anderson Music Hall / Hiawassee, Ga.
12/7 - Niswonger Performing Arts Center / Greeneville, Tenn.
12/11 - The Grand Theater / Wausau, Wis.
12/12 - Medina Entertainment Center / Medina, Minn.
12/13 - Crystal Grand Music Theatre / Wisconsin Dells, Wis
12/18 - Honeywell Center - Ford Theater / Wabash, Ind.
12/19 - Canton Palace Theatre / Canton, Ohio
12/20 - Midland Center For The Arts / Midland, Mich.
The Oak Ridge Boys host holiday performances on a seasonal basis. Future Christmas tour dates are typically announced closer to the holiday season.
Chris Young marked a career milestone during the 2025 holiday season with It Must Be Christmas: An Acoustic Evening, his first-ever Christmas tour. The intimate run featured holiday favorites performed in an acoustic setting, offering fans a more personal take on the season alongside Young’s signature sound.
“Christmas is probably my favorite holiday,” Young shared. “Music was always heavily tied to the spirit of the season for me, so I couldn’t wait to celebrate that feeling with everyone out on the road.”
The 2025 tour spanned multiple regions of the country, with performances across the Midwest, Northeast, and East Coast.
2025 Tour Dates:
11/20 – Cedar Rapids, IA - Paramount Theater
11/21 – Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre
11/22 – Saginaw, MI - Dow Event Center Theater
11/29 – Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand Music Theatre
11/30 – Cincinnati, OH - Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
12/4 – Wabash, IN - Ford Theater (Honeywell Center)
12/5 – Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center
12/6 – Warren, OH - Packard Music Hall
12/11 – Wilkes-Barre, PA - The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
12/12 – Lowell, MA - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12/13 – Bensalem, PA - Xcite Center at Parx Casino
12/17 – Tysons, VA - Capital One Hall
12/18 – Westbury, NY - Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12/19 – Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
12/20 – Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Chris Young does not host a Christmas tour annually. Any future holiday performances or seasonal tours would be announced on a year-by-year basis.
Make a holiday getaway to Music City with Grand Ole Opry Country Christmas, an annual seasonal tradition that runs from late November through the end of the year. Each holiday season, the Opry spotlights a rotating lineup of country music legends and today’s stars, bringing festive performances to Nashville’s most iconic stage.
During the 2025 season, Opry Country Christmas featured appearances from fan favorites including Scotty McCreery, Mandy Barnett, Riders in the Sky, and more. Artist lineups vary by date, making each holiday visit a unique experience for fans.
Grand Ole Opry Country Christmas returns annually, with show schedules and performer lineups announced seasonally. Fans planning a holiday trip to Nashville are encouraged to check back for updates as new Christmas shows and special performances are revealed.
Jon Pardi brought his holiday spirit to the stage during a limited run of Christmas shows in 2025. The performances featured a mix of his biggest radio hits, favorite holiday songs, and selections from his Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi album, all delivered with the energy of his 12-piece band complete with fiddle, steel guitar, and horns.
The festive concerts also showcased an Elvis-inspired wardrobe and supported a meaningful cause, with proceeds benefiting Jon Pardi’s Starlight Fund, which is dedicated to youth enrichment programs with an emphasis on trade, agriculture, and construction education.
The 2025 holiday run included select dates in Florida.
2025 Holiday Tour Dates:
12/12 - St. Augustine, FL - The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
12/13 - St. Augustine, FL - The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
12/18- Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
12/19 - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Event Center
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