From The New Standards and Sounds of Blackness to José James and Tina Schlieske, don’t miss out on a busy December full of live holiday music. Check out our guide to more than 50 events coming up in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Sunday, Dec. 1

• Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night: An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along: 8 p.m. at Fine Line, Minneapolis

Monday, Dec. 2

• George Maurer Group Annual Holiday Show: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Tuesday, Dec. 3

• The Empty Pockets // MistleTunes Holiday Tour 2024: 7:30 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

Wednesday, Dec. 4

• Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Thursday, Dec. 5

• Travis Anderson Trio’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Friday, Dec. 6

• A Very Vintage Christmas: Starring Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz & Friends: 7 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

• Maria and the Coins' 4th Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Show with Molly Brandt and Raegan Elizabeth: 7 p.m. at Icehouse, Minneapolis

• Live in the RIVER ROOM: 20th Annual Jeff Arundel Holiday Show: 8 p.m. at Aster Cafe, Minneapolis

• The New Standards Holiday Show: 8 p.m. at State Theatre, Minneapolis

• Viva Knievel presents Sleigh Ball: A Holiday Spectacular: 8:30 p.m. at First Avenue, Minneapolis

Saturday, Dec. 7

• The New Standards Holiday Show: 4 p.m. at State Theatre, Minneapolis

• SNO BALL '24: 7 p.m. at PNA Hall, Minneapolis

• Home for the Holidays // Trailer Trash's Trashy Little Xmas Show: 8 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

• Jim Brickman: Comfort and Joy: 8 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• The New Standards Holiday Show: 8 p.m. at State Theatre, Minneapolis

Sunday, Dec. 8

• Ben Cook-Feltz’s 4th Annual Holiday Shindig featuring Haley E Rydell, Leslie Rich, and Nikki Lemire: 2 p.m. at Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis

• Nicholas David’s 11th Annual St. Nick’s Day Show: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Anthony Shore's 12th Annual Christmas With The King: 8 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

Tuesday, Dec. 10

• Leslie Vincent: A Jazzy Wonderland: 6:30 p.m. at Crooners Supper Club, Minneapolis

• Shaun Johnson Big Band: The Cool Yule Tour: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Wednesday, Dec. 11

• Kathleen Johnson’s Holiday Hang: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Luminare Christmas: 8 p.m. at Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul

Thursday, Dec. 12

• Cornbread & Friends Holiday Blues Show: 7:30 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

Friday, Dec. 13

• Merry Christmas From José James: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Christmas with the Champagne Drops: 7:30 p.m. at MetroNOME Brewery, St. Paul

• Sarah Morris Holiday Show: 7:30 p.m. at Icehouse, Minneapolis

• Couch Potato Massacre Friday The 13th Xmas Massacre: 8 p.m. at Palmer’s Bar, Minneapolis

• The Blenders - Holiday Soul Tour: 8 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• Tina Schlieske & Friends // A Holiday Get-Together: 8 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

• Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show: 8 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

• Santa Rave - The Ultimate Holiday Themed Rave: 9 p.m. at Fine Line, Minneapolis

Saturday, Dec. 14

• Merry Christmas From José James: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Christmas with the Champagne Drops: 7:30 p.m. at MetroNOME Brewery, St. Paul

• Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show: 8 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

• The Blenders - Holiday Soul Tour: 8 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• A Very Cozy Christmas Tour - Throwback + Current R&B / Hip-Hop: 9 p.m. at Varsity Theater, Minneapolis

Sunday, Dec. 15

• The Blenders - Holiday Soul Tour: 2 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin // Christmastide at The Parkway: 7 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

Monday, Dec. 16

• The Peterson Family – Twas The Jam Before Christmas: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Tuesday, Dec. 17

• The Peterson Family – Twas The Jam Before Christmas: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Thursday, Dec. 19

• A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Blue Ox Trio Playing the Music of Vince Guaraldi: 7 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul

• An Evening with Judy Collins // Holidays & Hits: 7:30 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

Friday, Dec. 20

• Intoxicats: After Dark // Swingin’ Holiday w. Jake Rudh and special guests: 6:30 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

• Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show: 7 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul

• Belfast Cowboys “Musical Mistletoe”: 7:30 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

• The Jayhawks with Freedy Johnston: 7:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul

• Chapel Hart Hartfelt Family Christmas Tour: 8 p.m. at Fine Line, Minneapolis

• "Impromptu Project" Presents: Christmas Live! 2024: 8 p.m. at Icehouse, Minneapolis

Saturday, Dec. 21

• A Christmas Celebration with the Steeles: 7 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show: 7 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul

• Dan Rodriguez & His Band // All I Want For Christmas Is Whiskey: 8 p.m. at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

• Yuletide Sweater Ball feat Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins’ with Brotherhood of Birds, Feeding Leroy: 8 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

Sunday, Dec. 22

• A Christmas Celebration with the Steeles: 3 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• A Swingin’ Christmas With The Andrew Walesch Big Band: 7:30 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Christmas Favorites: A Ska-Punk/Indie Rock Extravaganza: 6:30 p.m. at The Garage, Burnsville, Minn.

• Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show: 7 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul

• A Swingin’ Christmas With The Andrew Walesch Big Band: 7:30 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

Monday, Dec. 23

• Sounds of Blackness The Night Before Christmas: 7 p.m. at Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis

• Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Ella Grace MNtet Holiday Show: 7:30 p.m. at Berlin, Minneapolis