Seasonal & Holidays
10 Can't-Miss Holiday Concerts In Massachusetts
From the Boston Pops and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to major pop acts, here's what to know ahead of the December holidays.
MASSACHUSETTS — Christmas and other winter holidays are always a peak time for concerts in Massachusetts, and 2025 is no exception.
Ed Sheeran and Olivia Dean will come to Massachusetts on Dec. 14, but that’s not the only opportunity to sit back and enjoy the music and spirit of the season.
We’ve rounded up 10 concerts in Massachusetts that are worth getting on the calendar. And speaking of calendars: Are you planning an event this holiday season? Feature it so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!
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Here’s what you need to know about upcoming concerts:
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve at DCU Center, Nov. 29 and 30 — Worcester
- The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at Mechanics Hall, Dec. 13 — Worcester
- Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall, various dates starting Dec. 4 — Boston
- Andrea Bocelli at TD Garden, Dec. 11 — Boston
- Machine Gun Kelly at TD Garden, Dec. 12 — Boston
- Kiss 108 Jingle Ball with Ed Sheeran, Olivia Dean and more at TD Garden, Dec. 14 — Boston
- Elf in Concert at Symphony Hall, Dec. 27 and 28 — Boston
- DJ Snake at Big Night Live, Dec. 29 — Boston
- A Charlie Brown Christmas at Symphony Hall, Dec. 30 — Boston
- New Year's Eve with Seth MacFarlane at the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, Dec. 31 — Boston
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