With much of the U.S. experiencing sweltering weather this month, it may seem way too early to be thinking about Christmas. But Pentatonix is gearing up for the holiday season by announcing its “Christmas in the City” tour.
The trek will kick off on Nov. 8 in West Valley City, Utah at Maverik Center, roll through major arenas throughout the U.S. and conclude with two hometown shows on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 in Fort Worth, TX at Dickie’s Arena.
Pentatonix has become closely identified with the holiday season. Six of the group’s 11 top 10 titles on the Billboard 200 have been holiday releases, including That’s Christmas to Me (No. 2 in 2014) and A Pentatonix Christmas (No. 1 in 2017).
All three of the group’s top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 were drawn from holiday albums or EPs – “Little Drummer Boy” (No. 13 in 2013), Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” (No. 23 in 2017) and “Mary, Did You Know” (No. 26 in 2014).
The group has undertaken an annual holiday tour of arenas for several years. In 2023, the group closed out their year with a North American Christmas tour in support of their compilation album, The Greatest Christmas Hits. Last year, Pentatonix appeared in the Netflix holiday romcom, Meet Me Next Christmas, which starred Christina Milian.
“This holiday season, we’re bringing you the hits you know and love, the theatrical magic that makes Christmas feel so special, and a few nostalgic sounds from the past — all in one unforgettable night,” Kevin Olusola, the group’s beatboxer, said in a statement.
There is a long history of artists announcing tours and even releasing holiday albums when most people would much rather have a glass of cold lemonade than a cup of hot cocoa. Garth Brooks released his (appropriately-titled) Beyond the Season on Aug. 25, 1992. The album was a smash, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in the issue dated Sept. 19.
Since emerging in 2011, Pentatonix – Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee – have reached heights unprecedented for an a capella group. They won Grammys three years running — best arrangement, instrumental or a cappella for “Daft Punk” in 2015 and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” in 2016 and best country duo/group performance in 2017 for “Jolene,” a collab with country legend Dolly Parton. In 2023 and 2024 they were nominated for best traditional pop vocal album for Evergreen and Holidays Around the World, making them the only group or duo to receive two nods in the history of that category.
In addition to Parton, Pentatonix have collaborated with artists including Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor and Lindsey Stirling. In 2015, they had a cameo in the blockbuster film Pitch Perfect 2. In 2023, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tickets for the upcoming tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. local time. There will also be a special presale for Pentatonix Patreon members on Monday, Aug. 18, as well as an artist presale on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
$1 per ticket sold for the Fort Worth and Houston shows will go to Direct Relief to assist in their efforts to help those impacted by the recent flooding in the state. www.directrelief.org.
Fans can also check out official VIP packages, available at wearesuper.co/pentatonix. Packages may include best-in-house seating, a mini-performance and official Q&A with Pentatonix, an invitation to the pre-show Pentatonix Winter Village, autographed merchandise, and more special seasonal surprises. Availability is limited in each city.
Check out the official dates for Pentatonix’s Christmas in the City Tour below.
Pentatonix Christmas in the City Tour
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