Founded in 1993 by Paul O’Neill, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra exploded onto the music scene with Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the first installment of a holiday rock opera trilogy. Since then, the band—which frequently performs with more than 30 people on stage at one time—has been thrilling international audiences with their heavy metal, electric renditions of Christmas and classical hits. In the decades that TSO has been performing, they’ve released a total of 9 studio albums, sold more than 10 million records, and 10 million concert tickets, allowing them to become one of the top 10 ticket-selling bands of the 21st century. As of 2022, they have played 931 concerts. Some of their more popular songs include, Christmas Cannon, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, and Carol of the Bells Their elaborate stage shows are not to be missed, so don’t wait long to get your hands on some tickets.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been touring around the world since 1999, making history as the first major rock band to go straight to arenas, having never played a club or ever been an opening act. Their live shows are more like an immersive experience than a typical concert, as they dazzle fans with a mix of high-energy music, colorful light shows, smoldering lasers, and “enough pyrotechnics to be seen from the International Space Station.” Described as "Pink Floyd meets Yes and The Who at Radio City Music Hall," the rock phenomenon sells out tickets in the blink of an eye. Although the shows are big-budget glitzy displays, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is heavily involved in charity work and philanthropy; donating $1 for every ticket to a charity local to the venue. Doing so has allowed them to donate to the likes of The Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, and Levine Children's Hospital. The band did not tour during 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic; however, they did play a livestream performance of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. Don’t miss your chance to see the band live during their annual winter extravaganza.
