2026 Country Music Christmas Tours & Holiday Concerts
Confirmed Country Christmas Tours and Holiday Concerts for 2026.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Published: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Country artists are heading out for the holidays with Christmas tours, special concerts and Nashville residencies in 2026. Below are confirmed dates from Clay Walker, Lady A, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, the Grand Ole Opry, and more. This guide will be updated as additional holiday shows are announced.
2026 Country Music Christmas Tours
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Past Country Christmas Tours: 2025 Archive
The tours below took place in 2025 and are included for reference. These artists have not announced 2026 holiday dates unless otherwise noted.
LeAnn Rimes – Greatest Hits Christmas Tour (2025)
LeAnn Rimes brought her Greatest Hits Christmas Tour to select cities in December 2025. The holiday concerts featured seasonal favorites from throughout her career, with performances in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, Indiana, Nevada and Arizona.
No 2026 Christmas tour dates have been announced.
The Oak Ridge Boys – American Made Christmas Tour (2025)
The Oak Ridge Boys brought their American Made Christmas Tour to nine cities in December 2025. The concerts featured traditional and newer Christmas songs alongside many of the group’s signature country hits.
No 2026 Christmas tour dates have been announced.
Jon Pardi – Christmas Shows (2025)
Jon Pardi brought his Christmas show to Florida for four concerts in December 2025. The performances featured his country hits, holiday favorites and songs from Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi, backed by a 12-piece band featuring fiddle, steel guitar and horns. Proceeds benefited Pardi’s Starlight Fund, which supports youth enrichment programs focused on trades, agriculture and construction education.
No 2026 Christmas shows have been announced.
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 official Christmas tour announcements are made. Fans are encouraged to check back starting in late summer through fall, when most holiday tours are revealed.