Symphonic metal group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has officially announced its winter 2026 tour, marking the 30th anniversary of the legendary holiday outfit. The massive seasonal trek kicks off on November 19, 2026, and runs through December 30, 2026.
This year's run brings back the band's acclaimed "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" production with completely reimagined staging. Following the feature performance, the group will deliver a second set packed with fan-favorite holiday compositions.
30 Years of Holiday Spectacle
The 2026 tour commemorates three decades since Trans-Siberian Orchestra released its debut album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, on October 15, 1996. As expected with TSO live performances, fans can anticipate an elaborate show filled with state-of-the-art production elements, including lasers, special effects, and extensive pyrotechnics.
To execute the extensive schedule across North America, the organization splits into two separate troupes—an Eastern ensemble and a Western ensemble. Each troupe operates simultaneously, complete with its own full cast, crew, and technical equipment.
Tour Production Highlights:
- Double Ensemble Setup: Simultaneous Eastern and Western touring casts.
- Two-Part Show Structure: Reimagined "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" followed by a second set of holiday classics.
- Signature Visuals: High-powered lasers, pyrotechnics, and custom stage effects.
TSO music director and guitarist Al Pitrelli reflected on the milestone and the vision established by late creator, lyricist, and composer Paul O'Neill:
"Thirty years in, we never take a single person in that audience for granted," Pitrelli stated. "Paul O'Neill was very adamant about giving people in the audience more 'show' than they could've even imagined, and that's what we do every year. We reimagine the show, we rebuild it, we make it bigger than last year so people come back again."
Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2026 Tour Schedule
The tour begins in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 19, visiting major cities including Denver, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Toronto, before wrapping up on December 30 in Buffalo and St. Louis.
| Date | City | Venue & Times |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | Green Bay, WI | Resch Center (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/19 | Council Bluffs, IA | Mid-America Center (7:00PM) |
| 11/21 | Cincinnati, OH | Heritage Bank Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/21 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/22 | Youngstown, OH | Covelli Centre (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/22 | Colorado Springs, CO | Broadmoor World Arena (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/24 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza (7:30PM) |
| 11/24 | Salt Lake City, UT | Delta Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/27 | Manchester, NH | SNHU Arena (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/27 | Boise, ID | ExtraMile Arena (2:00PM & 7:00PM) |
| 11/28 | Worcester, MA | DCU Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 11/28 | Portland, OR | Moda Center (3:30PM & 8:00PM) |
| 11/29 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena (3:00PM & 8:00PM) |
| 11/29 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/02 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena (7:30PM) |
| 12/02 | Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/03 | Charleston, WV | Charleston Coliseum (7:30PM) |
| 12/03 | Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center (7:00PM) |
| 12/04 | Toledo, OH | Huntington Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/04 | Las Vegas, NV | Michelob Ultra Arena (7:00PM) |
| 12/05 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/05 | Ontario, CA | Toyota Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/06 | Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/06 | Phoenix, AZ | Mortgage Matchup Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/09 | Allentown, PA | PPL Center (7:30PM) |
| 12/09 | Austin, TX | Moody Center (7:00PM) |
| 12/10 | Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center (7:30PM) |
| 12/10 | Bossier City, LA | Brookshire Grocery Arena (7:00PM) |
| 12/11 | Greenville, SC | Bon Secours Wellness Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/11 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/12 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/12 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/13 | Atlanta, GA | Gas South Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/13 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/16 | Charlottesville, VA | John Paul Jones Arena (7:30PM) |
| 12/16 | Birmingham, AL | Legacy Arena at the BJCC (7:00PM) |
| 12/17 | Albany, NY | MVP Arena (7:30PM) |
| 12/17 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (7:00PM) |
| 12/18 | Hershey, PA | Giant Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/18 | Sunrise, FL | Amerant Bank Arena (7:00PM) |
| 12/19 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/19 | Orlando, FL | Kia Center (2:30PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/20 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/20 | Tampa, FL | Benchmark International Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/22 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/22 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/23 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/23 | Chicago, IL | Allstate Arena (2:45PM & 8:00PM) |
| 12/26 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/26 | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/27 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/27 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/29 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/29 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/30 | Buffalo, NY | KeyBank Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
| 12/30 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center (3:00PM & 7:30PM) |
Ticket Purchase Information
Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 30th anniversary tour will go on sale for all markets, with secondary marketplace options available via platforms like Vivid Seats, offering promotional discount codes such as COS20 for eligible first-time purchases.
