Stumped for a holiday gift? Why not support our local venues and musicians by giving the gift of music during the holidays! Take the family or a friend to these shows at The Palladium, The Mahaffey, Straz, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Baycare Sound, Capitol Theater, Central Park Performing Arts Center, Jannus and more! Check Paradise News A&L listings. If you like to support museums and music, get your tickets for the St. Petersburg Museum of History’s gala Feb. 21 @The Vinoy illuminated by the American Songbook & swing of Bryan J. Hughes and The Crew, including trumpet virtuoso James Suggs, who debuted his new Arbor Records CD in November.
HO HO THE MISTLETOE For the elf who decorates the day after Christmas, The Mahaffey serves up dozens of family fun during December including The Nutcracker. On 12/21, step into the spotlight this holiday season with A Very Broadway Christmas – a dazzling theatrical celebration featuring stars from over 25 iconic Broadway shows including Wicked, Motown, Phantom of the Opera, Book of Mormon, Matilda, Beautiful, Annie, and more! This high-energy production features your favorite Christmas songs from Broadway and beyond, performed with a live band, ensemble of dancers, and Broadway vocalists straight from New York City. Audiences will be treated to heartwarming holiday memories, show-stopping numbers, and a magical appearance by Santa Claus himself – complete with a family photo-op at Capitol Theater, the Celtic Angels Christmas, Rockapella Christmas rings the halls, and RKE features an updated version of A Christmas Carol with Dolly Parton music and lyrics.
FOR THE ROMANTIC Enjoy a tribute to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman at The Palladium 1/8 @7pm. This emotional show pays homage to the world-renowned soprano Sarah Brightman and the legendary Andrea Bocelli, two shining stars whose music has touched the hearts of millions. Presented by lyric soprano Elona Krasavtseva from St. Petersburg and acclaimed baritone Alex Boyd from New York, NY, this tribute will feature a stunning selection of opera and Broadway’s greatest hits. Audiences can look forward to breathtaking performances of iconic pieces such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and “Vivo Per Lei.” The evening will also showcase Puccini’s stirring “Nessun Dorma” and the heartwarming “Pie Jesu” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring the Lumina Youth Choir of Tampa under the artistic direction of Deah McReynolds. Adding to the ambiance, the tribute will be accompanied by a four-piece ensemble, dancers, and captivating visual effects, creating a multi-sensory experience for all attendees.
CLASSICAL GAS Holiday Sparkle is a delightful St. Pete Opera performance 12/19-12/21 at The Palladium showcasing their ensemble’s fabulous voices. You’ll be swept away by the glorious sounds of St. Pete Opera’s 40-piece orchestra, and Holiday Sparkle singers will touch your heart with their choral and solo renderings of popular favorites, both sacred and secular. Handel’s Giulio Cesare is St. Pete Opera’s next January production, also at The Palladium. If you like Chamber Music, don’t miss the Romantic Titans on 1/14, showcasing the Palladium Chamber Players’ Jeffrey Multer and Edward Arron with guest artists Jesse Mills, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Phillip Ying, and David Ying for an evening of sweeping beauty, pairing Brahms’ lush String Sextet No. 2 with Tchaikovsky’s passionate Souvenir de Florence. At Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, the Irish American New York Tenors will sing beloved holiday classics.
ROCK MY WORLD The Mahaffey hosts Pink Floyd Laser Show, Rock My World Elton John Tribute and Neil Diamond tribute in 2026. You can rock out at Benchmark Arena, The Hard Rock Casino, Floridian Social and Jannus.