Music Events in Minneapolis

Seven world class musicians, re-imagined holiday favorites, an EMMY, and a lot of sugared cereal. Oh yeah, and a decent singer with cool glasses. His performances go for the gut in rousing fashion-Minneapolis Star Tribune. Shaun Johnson returns to the Ames Center stage with his Jazz Pop holiday show. As the lead singer of Tonic Sol-fa-and an Emmy winner-Shaun reworks classic Christmas fare with a charismatic charm, and his performances routinely sell out. Make plans to see this nationally acclaimed Billboard Top 5 artist as he brings a new show back to Burnsville!

Get ready for the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular, where your favorite holiday classics collide with iconic rock anthems in a high-energy show with enough confetti to make Rudolph blush! Join an all-star lineup featuring Paul Stretch Diethelm and Ted Manderfeld, alongside powerhouse vocalists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauer, and Tim Haussner. They will be backed by an incredible band including bassist Cody McKinney, saxophonist and flutist Mike Kreitzer, and drummer Pete Hennig. Experience timeless holiday hits like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Jingle Bells, and The Little Drummer Boy reimagined with a rock twist that will get you into the holiday spirit like never before! Do not miss out on this unforgettable celebration of rock and holiday cheer.

An evening celebrating Elvis Presley's incredible Christmas Songbook. Internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band present their very popular holiday revue, featuring an even bigger band this year. Selling out at multiple venues each year, this intimate evening of The King of Rock & Rolls holiday classics appeals to audiences of all ages, with performances of timeless hits like Blue Christmas, If Every Day Was Like Christmas, I'll Be Home for Christmas, and many more.

While The Carpenters are known for over a dozen chart topping hits, they also won over their fans with their Christmas celebrations. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her 6-piece backing band are keeping The Carpenters holiday traditions alive and bringing their unforgettable Christmas songs to the stage. Based on the music of The Carpenters two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, A Carpenters Christmas features Merry Christmas Darling and the jazzy Santa Claus is Comin to Town. Its a holiday concert that spreads joy and cheer to all.