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Best Concerts This Winter

in Washington

Mannheim Steamroller at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Capital One Arena

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.

Mariah Carey at Capital One Arena

Mariah Carey

It's that time of year! On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey changed the holidays as we know them by dropping the super festive anthem 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from her iconic Merry Christmas album. Immediately racing to the top of music charts the world over, the bop has since become as standard every December as twinkle lights and candy canes, selling over 16 million copies. Join the undisputed Queen of Christmas (sorry, Mrs Claus) for a very special tour, Mariah Carey's Christmas Time!

Handel's Messiah at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

Elf in Concert at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

A Motown Christmas at Blues Alley

A Motown Christmas

Inject some groove, soul, and rhythm into your festivities this holiday season with A Motown Christmas'! Created by BPE Productions, the perennially popular concert spectacular showcases the astonishing vocal talents of a world-class ensemble comprised of members from legendary Motown outfits The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours.

Straight No Chaser at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

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!

Celtic Woman at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Celtic Woman

Described as "Riverdance for the voice", this truly Irish ensemble takes their influences from the likes of Enya, Moya Brennan and Clannad, with their unique spin on traditional songs and modern pieces earning them 10 million albums sold worldwide since their inception. Join the talented troupe to celebrate the wonders of the festive season as they return with their new show for 2024, White Christmas!

Fairytale of New York at Lincoln Theater

Fairytale of New York

Fairytale of New York will take to the North American road in 2024 offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Aurora at The Anthem

Aurora

Ethereal Nordic folk singer-songwriter Aurora is bringing her dazzling display of talent to the States this winter on the What Happened to the Earth tour. You might have heard her iconic voice on the soundtracks of Netflix's One Piece adaptation, Mass Effect: Andromeda, of Disney's Frozen II. Her live shows are well-known for their uplifting and heartfelt spirit, so what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on the magnificent Aurora!

Suki Waterhouse at The Anthem

Suki Waterhouse

While she may portray a musician in Amazon's upcoming adaptation of the bestselling novel 'Daisy Jones and The Six,' Suki Waterhouse is no impostor. The English actor and musician will be bringing her expansive and expressive pop sound to U.S. shores in fall 2024 on The Sparklemuffin Tour with Bully and Debbii Dawson as support on certain dates. Don't miss the 'Good Looking' singer when she takes the stage near you!

Leslie Odom Jr. at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his Tony Award-winning role as Aaron Burr in the original cast of Broadway's Hamilton, is bringing festive cheer to the stage with a special holiday tour. Performing hits from his acclaimed solo album along with holiday classics, Leslie will be joined by some of the greatest symphonies for an evening of joy and celebration.

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