The 2026 Christmas concert season officially kicked off this week when three Christian music powerhouses announced major holiday plans. Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans are bringing back their popular“Christmas Together”arena tour, launching November 27 and running through early December across 10 major U.S. cities. The collaboration has become a successful formula among fans who love seeing these legendary artists perform together during the holiday season. Beyond the main tour, each artist has planned additional festive performances that appeal to different markets and audiences.
For Nashville fans specifically, Amy Grant’s annual“Christmas at the Ryman”residency with country legend Vince Gill returns December 14-23, continuing a tradition that has quietly become one of the city’s most treasured holiday events. Meanwhile, CeCe Winans heads to the West Coast for“Christmas with CeCe Winans,”featuring her sisters Angie and Debbie from December 10-18. The breadth of options shows how robust the Christian music holiday circuit has become. In an ambitious move, producer and artist Tommee Profitt is presenting“The Birth of a King LIVE”at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena December 12-13, featuring a 60-piece orchestra, a 100-person choir, and over 20 guest artists.
If you’re thinking about Christmas plans while the temperature is still pushing 97 degrees, this is the time to mark your calendar and research ticket options. Major arena tours with legendary artists typically sell quickly, especially when multiple dates are happening across prime holiday touring markets. Whether you’re planning a trip to Nashville, hoping to catch the touring show in your city, or interested in one of the special regional performances, advance planning gives you the best shot at finding the right fit for your family or friend group. Which Christmas concert experience sounds most exciting to you?
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