Pentatonix (PTX) are a Grammy‑winning American a cappella group formed in 2011 in Arlington, Texas best known for pushing vocal‑only music into the pop mainstream. The group consists of Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor/countertenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo‑soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion/cello), and Matt Sallee (bass). They first gained national recognition by winning NBC’s The Sing‑Off (Season 3), then built a global audience through viral YouTube videos that showcased intricate harmonies, beatboxing, and inventive arrangements of pop hits and holiday classics.
Pentatonix quickly became one of the most successful vocal groups of the modern era. Their Daft Punk medley earned a Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, and they have gone on to win multiple Grammy Awards, sell millions of albums, and top the Billboard 200 with both original and Christmas releases. Albums such as Pentatonix (2015) and That’s Christmas to Me helped redefine the commercial potential of a cappella music, while their enormous digital presence—over 20 million YouTube subscribers and billions of views—cemented their influence on contemporary vocal performance.
In 2026, Pentatonix are undertaking a major international tour, with a strong emphasis on arena‑scale productions in Europe and North America. Their Spring 2026 European Tour runs from early April through early May.
Later in 2026, Pentatonix also continue their North American arena run, following the momentum of their hugely popular “Christmas in the City” shows. These concerts typically blend contemporary pop covers, original songs, and holiday material, delivered with complex choreography, spot‑on vocal mixing, and immersive lighting—without a single traditional instrument on stage. The tour reinforces Pentatonix’s reputation for combining technical precision with mass‑appeal spectacle, making their live shows accessible to both casual fans and serious vocal‑music enthusiasts.
