LEXINGTON, Ky. –– Neoclassical favorite, Mannheim Steamroller announced its 2024 Christmas tour and the Lexington Opera House is one stop.
The group announced its Lexington stop for Dec. 29. Tickets go on sale for the show Friday, July 26 at the Central Bank Center ticket office and online at Ticketmaster.
Chip Davis, the founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates 35 years of the Christmas concert tour and according to a news release, it is the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry.
“I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984, followed by our first tour. Back then, many in the music industry said focusing on Christmas just wouldn’t work,” said Davis. “Now, over 35 years later, we are still going strong. I want to thank our fans for making us part of their holiday tradition. Today, we often see multi-generational families join us during the holidays each year.”
Davis is also responsible for creating his own record label, American Gramaphone. It went on to become one of the industry’s largest independent labels. Mannheim Steamroller has sold over 41 million albums with almost 32 million being Christmas related.
This year’s show will highlight classic holiday hits from all the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums and will feature 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments. Concertgoers will also be treated to a multimedia show that will capture the spirit of the season and put them in an immersive type setting.