It’s getting closer to wrapping up 2024, but there are still several big concerts in Pittsburgh to close out the year. Here’s a look at some of the top shows coming to the area in December:
Top concerts
Dec. 11: Mariah Carey at PPG Paints Arena
As soon as the calendar is flipped to November, it’s holiday time for Mariah Carey.
The Queen of Christmas is back for another year of holiday concerts on her Christmas Time tour, where the top-selling “All I Want for Christmas is You” is sure to be on the agenda.
“I can feel your joy,” she told fans at a recent Phoenix concert, according to azcentral.com. “It’s what the world needs.”
Read more: Mariah Carey rocks Pittsburgh with soulful performance of holiday hits
Dec. 11: Kansas at Benedum Center
The progressive rock group Kansas started their Another Fork in the Road 50th anniversary tour last year in Pittsburgh, and they’ll close it here, too.
With songs like “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” the classic rockers are revisiting tracks that might not have received as much attention in the past.
“We’ve been (on this tour) for a year now and it’s still fun to play every night,” guitarist Rich Williams told theaquarian.com. “Sometimes the song sits for a while, so when you pull it off the shelf and dust it off and relearn it, it becomes very fresh again. Right now, those are my favorite songs that we’re doing.”
Read more: Kansas guitarist Rich Williams: ‘It’s been a fantastic life’
Dec. 14: Justin Timberlake at PPG Paints Arena
Pop singer Justin Timberlake, a consummate showman from his time in NSNYC to his solo career, brings his Forget Tomorrow tour to Pittsburgh.
Timberlake, who made headlines earlier this year after taking a plea deal in a DWI case in Long Island, released his sixth solo album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” in March.
“I worked for a long time on this album and I ended up with 100 songs,” Timberlake told Billboard. “So narrowing them down to 18 was a thing, and then, yeah, I’m really excited about this album. I think every artist probably says this, but it is my best work.”
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• 2024-25 Pittsburgh area concert calendar
Sold-out shows
Dec. 1: The English Beat at City Winery Pittsburgh
The English Beat — known as The Beat in their native England — proved to be one of the most popular bands in the British two-tone ska movement.
Dec. 7: Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason at Stage AE
Rising country singer Gavid Adcock, a former Georgia Southern University football player, released his latest album, “Actin’ Up Again,” in August.
Other notable shows
Dec. 1: Jhene Aiko, Jessie Reyez, Shenseea, Umi, Kiana Lede at PPG Paints Arena
Dec. 3: Allman Betts Family Revival at the Palace Theatre (Interview with Duane Betts)
Dec. 3-4: Jonathan Coulton at City Winery Pittsburgh
Dec. 4: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Dec. 4: Justin Hayward at the Palace Theatre
Dec. 5: Russell Dickerson, Locash at Roxian Theatre
Dec. 6: Steel Panther at Roxian Theatre
Dec. 7: Matteo Bocelli at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall (Interview with Matteo Bocelli)
Dec. 7: Christian Sands at MCG Jazz Concert Hall
Dec. 7: Thomas Nicholas Band at City Winery Pittsburgh
Dec. 9: The Jesus Lizard, Spotlights at Stage AE
Dec. 10: Straight No Chaser at Benedum Center
Dec. 12: The Rock Orchestra at Benedum Center
Dec. 15: Squirrel Nut Zippers at Jergel’s
Dec. 18: The Smithereens with Robin Wilson at Jergel’s
Dec. 21: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at PPG Paints Arena
Dec. 28: Bobby Brown, Ginuwine at Heinz Hall
Dec. 28: Houserockers Holiday Extravaganza at Crafthouse
Dec. 30: New Invisible Joy at Club Cafe
Dec. 31: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Mihali at Stage AE