2026 Country Christmas Concerts & Tours
Find confirmed 2026 country Christmas concerts, holiday tours, dates, cities, and ticket information.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Published: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 24, 2026
Looking for a country Christmas concert in 2026? Country artists are heading out for the holidays with Christmas tours, special concerts, and Nashville residencies throughout November and December.
This year’s schedule includes holiday tours from Brett Eldredge, Sara Evans, Mickey Guyton, LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Skaggs, Lady A, Clay Walker, Home Free, and more, along with Nashville traditions including Opry Country Christmas and Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s annual Ryman residency.
This guide will continue to be updated as additional Christmas concerts and holiday tour dates are announced.
Looking for non-holiday concerts? Visit our Country Music Tours 2026 & 2027 guide for current tour dates from country artists on the road.
2026 Country Christmas Concerts at a Glance
Amy Grant & Vince Gill — December 14–23 — Nashville
Brett Eldredge — November 27–December 19 — Multiple cities
Clay Walker — November 27–December 20 — Multiple cities
Chris Young — December 11–19 — Four cities
Dailey & Vincent — November–December — Multiple cities
Home Free — Late November–December — More than 19 cities
John Berry — November 27–December 20 — Multiple cities
Lady A — December 10–21 — Multiple cities
LeAnn Rimes — December 9–19 — Five cities
Little Big Town — December 8–10 — Nashville
Mickey Guyton — November 29–December 22 — Multiple cities
Opry Country Christmas — Late November–December — Nashville
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder — December 2–18 — Multiple cities
Sara Evans — December 2–18 — 10 cities
Suzy Bogguss — November–December — Select cities
Terri Clark — December — Select cities
The Oak Ridge Boys — December — Select holiday performances
2026 Country Music Christmas Tours
Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman
Two of music’s biggest icons, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, have turned their Christmas residency into a beloved Nashville holiday tradition. The 2026 engagement marks the 16th year of the annual residency and includes both matinee and evening performances.
2026 Show Dates:
Monday, December 14 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 15 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 16 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 17 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 19 - 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 20 - 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 22 - 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 23 - 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
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.
Brett Eldredge – Glow: 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Brett Eldredge is celebrating 10 years of his holiday album Glow with a 12-date Christmas tour in November and December 2026. The Glow: 10 Year Anniversary Tour will include three nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, along with stops in Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Columbus, and New York.
The holiday shows will feature songs from Eldredge’s Christmas albums Glow, Mr. Christmas, and Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family), along with seasonal standards.
2026 Glow: 10 Year Anniversary Tour Dates:
November 27 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
November 28 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
November 29 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
December 4 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
December 5 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
December 8 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
December 10 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
December 11 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
December 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre
December 16 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre
December 18 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
December 19 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Tickets are on sale now through Brett Eldredge’s official tour website.
Chris Young – An Acoustic Christmas Tour
Chris Young is bringing his acoustic Christmas show back for a second holiday season with four performances scheduled for December 2026. The limited run follows his first Christmas tour in 2025, which featured holiday favorites presented in an intimate acoustic setting.
Chris announced the new dates on social media, sharing that he is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with fans again. This year’s tour will make stops in Mississippi, North Carolina, Illinois and Indiana.
2026 An Acoustic Christmas Tour Dates:
December 11 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre
December 12 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center
December 18 – Effingham, IL – Effingham Performance Center
December 19 – French Lick, IN – French Lick Resort Event Center
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, through Chris Young’s official tour website.
Clay Walker – A Clay Walker Family Christmas
Clay Walker will bring his family on the road for a new holiday tour beginning November 27. A Clay Walker Family Christmas will feature seasonal favorites, Walker’s country hits and performances from members of his musical family.
“Christmastime is all about family, and it’s our favorite season to come together,” Walker says. “We can’t wait to spend the holidays with you and celebrate in song, welcoming back the most wonderful time of the year!”
The first nine concerts will make stops across Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Colorado, Kansas, Alabama, North Carolina, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Additional dates are expected to be announced.
2026 A Clay Walker Family Christmas Tour Dates:
November 27 – Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall
November 28 – Gas City, IN – Gas City PAC
November 29 – Greeneville, TN – Niswonger PAC
December 10 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
December 11 – Mulvane, KS – Kansas Star Casino
December 17 – Oxford, AL – Oxford PAC
December 18 – Roanoke Rapids, NC – Weldon Mills Theatre
December 19 – Torrington, CT – Warner Theater
December 20 – Lynn, MA – Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Tickets for the announced dates go on sale Friday, July 17, through Clay Walker’s official website.
Dailey & Vincent – Candy Canes and Coal Christmas Tour
Dailey & Vincent are bringing their blend of bluegrass, country, and gospel to the holiday season with the Candy Canes and Coal Christmas Tour.
The show combines Christmas classics, seasonal originals, gospel harmonies, country favorites, and the duo’s signature musicianship.
Select 2026 holiday performances are scheduled throughout November and December, with additional dates continuing to appear on Dailey & Vincent’s tour calendar.
Fans can check Dailey & Vincent’s official website for the latest schedule and ticket information.
Home Free – Coming Home for the Holidays Tour
Home Free will close out 2026 with another holiday run, bringing the group’s all-vocal arrangements to cities across the country.
The Coming Home for the Holidays Tour mixes Christmas favorites with country music and Home Free’s signature harmonies.
The holiday tour follows the group’s 2026 Highways & High Seas Tour and is expected to visit more than 19 cities before the end of the year.
Fans can find the complete, current schedule through Home Free’s official tour website.
John Berry – Christmas With John Berry 30th Anniversary Tour
John Berry will celebrate three decades of his annual holiday tradition with the “Christmas With John Berry” 30th Anniversary Tour. The first 13 dates have been announced, with additional shows expected to be added.
Each concert begins with a collection of Berry’s biggest country hits. Following an intermission, he returns to a beautifully decorated stage for Christmas favorites and personal holiday memories. The seasonal portion of the show includes classics such as “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know” and his signature performance of “O Holy Night.”
“Thirty years have passed, and I never could have imagined what an incredible blessing it would be to share my music while celebrating the birth of Christ,” Berry says. “Robin and I are deeply grateful to see so many familiar faces return year after year with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season together.”
The tour also arrives during a milestone year for Berry, marking the 30th anniversaries of his hit single “She’s Taken a Shine” and his Grand Ole Opry debut.
2026 Christmas With John Berry Tour Dates:
November 27 – Sugar Hill, GA – The Eagle Theatre
November 28 – Liberty, SC – Pickens County Performing Arts Center
November 29 – Tullahoma, TN – South Jackson Performing Arts Center
December 3 – Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids
December 5 – Detroit Lakes, MN – Historic Holmes Theatre
December 11 – Alpena, MI – Alpena Events Complex
December 12 – Hastings, MI – Hastings Performing Arts Center
December 13 – Fremont, MI – Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts
December 15 – Chillicothe, OH – Majestic Theatre
December 16 – Rockmart, GA – Rockmart Theatre
December 17 – Athens, GA – The Classic Center
December 19 – Macon, GA – The Piedmont Grand Opera House
December 20 – Madison, TN – Harken Hall
Tickets, on-sale dates and newly added performances will be available through John Berry’s official tour page.
Lady A – This Winter’s Night Tour 2026
Lady A is bringing their holiday show back to the road with This Winter’s Night Tour 2026, a limited December run built around the trio’s Christmas music and seasonal favorites. The tour follows the group’s inaugural holiday run and will make stops in Ohio, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee before closing with two shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.
The Christmas shows feature music from Lady A’s holiday albums, including On This Winter’s Night and On This Winter’s Night: Volume 2.
2026 This Winter’s Night Tour Dates:
December 10 – Northfield, OH – Northfield Park Racino
December 11 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
December 12 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
December 17 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
December 18 – Bensalem, PA – Parx Casino
December 19 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
December 21 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium – Matinee
December 21 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
LeAnn Rimes – Greatest Hits Christmas 2026
LeAnn Rimes is bringing Greatest Hits Christmas back for five performances in December 2026.
The holiday concerts combine Christmas music with songs from throughout Rimes’ career.
2026 Greatest Hits Christmas Dates:
December 9 — Lawton, OK — Apache Casino Hotel
December 10 — Stillwater, OK — The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
December 12 — Grant, OK — Choctaw Casino
December 18 — Rancho Mirage, CA — The Show at Agua Caliente
December 19 — Maricopa, AZ — Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Tickets and additional information are available through LeAnn Rimes’ official tour calendar.
Little Big Town – The Christmas Shows at the Ryman
Little Big Town will return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for three holiday concerts in December 2026. Billed as The Christmas Shows: Three Christmas Nights With You, the limited engagement will take place December 8–10.
The concerts continue the group’s holiday tradition following their four-night Ryman engagement in 2025 and the release of their first full-length holiday album, The Christmas Record, in 2024.
2026 Little Big Town Christmas Show Dates:
December 8 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
December 9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
December 10 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Presale tickets become available Wednesday, July 15, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can sign up through Little Big Town’s website for early access. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. local time.
Mickey Guyton – Mickey & Friends Holiday Tour
Mickey Guyton will head out on the Mickey & Friends Holiday Tour beginning November 29.
The tour visits clubs and performing arts centers across the country before closing with two holiday shows in Arizona and California.
2026 Mickey & Friends Holiday Tour Dates:
November 29 — Atlanta, GA — City Winery
November 30 — Nashville, TN — City Winery
December 2 — Chicago, IL — City Winery
December 6 — Houston, TX — Zilkha Hall
December 8 — Pittsburgh, PA — City Winery
December 9 — Annapolis, MD — Rams Head On Stage — 6 p.m.
December 9 — Annapolis, MD — Rams Head On Stage — 9 p.m.
December 11 — New York, NY — City Winery Loft
December 13 — Philadelphia, PA — City Winery
December 14 — Boston, MA — City Winery
December 15 — Ridgefield, CT — Ridgefield Playhouse
December 21 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Arts Center
December 22 — Palm Desert, CA — McCallum Theatre
Tickets and additional information are available through Mickey Guyton’s official tour calendar.
Grand Ole Opry Country Christmas
Make a holiday getaway to Music City with Grand Ole Opry Country Christmas, an annual seasonal tradition that runs select nights in late November and December. 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.
Artist lineups vary by date, making each holiday visit a unique experience for fans. View the complete 2026 Grand Ole Opry Country Christmas schedule.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are bringing their Christmas show to 11 cities in December.
The annual holiday concert combines traditional Christmas music with Skaggs’ bluegrass and country roots.
2026 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas Dates:
December 2 — Boone, NC
December 3 — Knoxville, TN
December 4 — Louisburg, NC
December 6 — Hopewell, VA
December 8 — Nashville, TN
December 13 — Johnson City, TN
December 14 — Lynchburg, VA
December 15 — Greenville, SC
December 16 — Cincinnati, OH
December 17 — St. Charles, IL
December 18 — St. Louis, MO
Tickets and venue information are available through Ricky Skaggs’ official tour page.
Sara Evans – Holiday Road Tour
Sara Evans is bringing her Holiday Road Tour back for 10 shows in December.
The Christmas tour will feature a mix of holiday music and songs from Evans’ country career, with Braden Hull opening all 10 dates.
2026 Sara Evans Holiday Road Tour Dates:
December 2 — Cranston, RI — Historic Park Theatre & Event Center
December 3 — Laconia, NH — Colonial Theatre
December 4 — Groton, MA — Groton Hill Music Center
December 5 — Newton, NJ — The Newton Theatre
December 9 — North Tonawanda, NY — Riviera Theatre
December 10 — Albany, NY — The Egg
December 11 — Millville, NJ — Levoy Theatre
December 12 — Jim Thorpe, PA — Penn’s Peak
December 16 — Green Bay, WI — Meyer Theatre
December 18 — Des Moines, IA — Hoyt Sherman Place
Tickets and additional information are available through Sara Evans’ official website.
Suzy Bogguss – A Swingin’ Little Christmas
Suzy Bogguss will bring A Swingin’ Little Christmas back to the stage during the 2026 holiday season.
The show mixes Christmas standards and original holiday songs with music from Bogguss’ country career.
Select 2026 performances are scheduled throughout the holiday season, with additional information available through Bogguss’ official website.
Fans should check Suzy Bogguss’ tour calendar for the latest dates and ticket information.
Terri Clark – It’s Christmas… Cheers!
Terri Clark is bringing her Christmas music back to the stage for select shows in December.
The holiday concerts draw from Clark’s It’s Christmas… Cheers! album, which includes seasonal standards and collaborations with Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss.
Select confirmed 2026 Christmas shows include performances in Winchester, Virginia; Waterloo, New York; and Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Fans can check Terri Clark’s official tour page for additional dates and updates.
The Oak Ridge Boys – Christmas Shows
The Oak Ridge Boys will continue their long connection to Christmas music with holiday performances during the 2026 season.
The Country Music Hall of Fame group has released several Christmas albums throughout its career and has made holiday concerts a longtime part of its touring schedule.
Select 2026 Christmas appearances have been announced, with additional holiday performances possible as the season approaches.
Fans can check The Oak Ridge Boys’ official website for the latest schedule and ticket information.
2026 Country Christmas Concerts FAQ
What country artists have Christmas tours in 2026?
Country artists with Christmas tours, holiday concerts, or seasonal performances scheduled in 2026 include Brett Eldredge, Sara Evans, Mickey Guyton, LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Skaggs, Lady A, Clay Walker, Chris Young, John Berry, Home Free, Dailey & Vincent, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, Little Big Town, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, and The Oak Ridge Boys.
The Grand Ole Opry will also present its annual Opry Country Christmas series in Nashville.
What country Christmas concerts are happening in December 2026?
Most of the 2026 country Christmas tours take place during December.
Holiday performances are scheduled throughout the month from artists including Sara Evans, Brett Eldredge, LeAnn Rimes, Mickey Guyton, Ricky Skaggs, Lady A, Clay Walker, Chris Young, John Berry, and others.
Nashville also has several December Christmas concerts, including Opry Country Christmas, Little Big Town at the Ryman, and Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s annual Christmas residency.
Which country artists have Christmas concerts in Nashville in 2026?
Nashville holiday concerts include Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s Christmas at the Ryman, Little Big Town’s Christmas shows at the Ryman, Mickey Guyton’s holiday tour, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder’s Christmas show, and the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry Country Christmas series.
Opry Country Christmas features a rotating lineup of country artists throughout November and December. Visit our Opry Country Christmas 2026 guide for the complete schedule and announced performers.
Where can I find country Christmas concerts near me?
Check the tour dates above to find country Christmas concerts scheduled near you.
Holiday tours visit cities across the United States during November and December, while some artists present limited-run shows or Nashville residencies.
Because artists can add dates throughout the fall, check the performer’s official tour website before purchasing tickets or making travel plans.
When do country Christmas concerts usually take place?
Most country Christmas tours begin around Thanksgiving or in early December and continue through the week before Christmas.
Tour announcements often begin during the summer, with additional dates and holiday shows announced throughout the fall.
Will more 2026 country Christmas tours be announced?
Additional Christmas concerts and individual holiday performances may still be added as the season approaches.
This guide will continue to be updated as new 2026 country Christmas shows are confirmed.