TSO Brings Back "Ghosts of Christmas Eve" at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, December 10
LEXINGTON, KY. (September 8, 2025) – The multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) returns with the exciting details of their highly anticipated 2025 Winter Tour. This year, the rock powerhouse will bring back their legendary holiday show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, to life with a special production, featuring a second set of hits and fan favorites, including a 25th-anniversary salute to Beethoven’s Last Night. Kicking off on November 13, the tour will span 64 cities including Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on December 10, before concluding on December 30, continuing TSO’s tradition of delivering an unparalleled fusion of rock, classical, and theatrical spectacle — complete with pyros, lasers, and the powerful storytelling that has captured the hearts of generations.
iHeart Radio Kentucky is proud to welcome TSO when they return to Lexington, KY for their spectacular show on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 P.M. at Rupp Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10 A.M. at Ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass.
The 2025 TSO tour promises a reimagined and expanded presentation of the beloved holiday show, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”. A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill and based on TSO’s multi-platinum DVD TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” follows the journey of a runaway child who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater on December 24th. Following this powerful rock opera, the 2025 tour will also deliver a visually stunning second set packed with more of TSO’s greatest hits, fan-favorites, and unexpected delights to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Beethoven’s Last Night.
But that’s not all for this year! TSO is also happy to announce the return of a fan-favorite tradition: the TSO signing line! For the first time since 2019, every fan attending an evening performance will have the incredible opportunity to get one item signed by members of the group, completely free of charge.
Building on the monumental milestones celebrated in their last tour, TSO continues to redefine its success. With over 20 million concert tickets sold and a staggering more than $20 million donated to charity since their inception, TSO remains one of rock's most generous bands, proudly upholding Paul O’Neill’s vision, by contributing at least $1 from every ticket sold to local charities.
ASSETS:
For photos, video, music, bio, and more information on the 2025 Winter Tour, visit: nc-management.com/tso/press/winter/ (username: “press” / password: “candlelight”).
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
PRINT/ONLINE: Al Pitrelli and longtime TSO drummer Jeff Plate are available for interviews. For more information and/or to confirm your interest in an interview, contact Scoop Marketing at pr@solters.com
TV: Members of TSO are available for TV interviews via Zoom on September 15 & September 16. For more information and/or to schedule an interview, please contact Gabi Bisconti at gbisconti@nc-management.com.
CONTACT:
Scoop Marketing for Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Erik Stein, estein@solters.com
Anna Loynes, aloynes@solters.com
818-761-6100
Venue Contact:
Samantha Luse | SLuse@centralbankcenter.com
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About Rupp Arena
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
Since 1976, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center has served as the home court of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, regularly leading the national attendance average. Rupp Arena has hosted legendary artists such as Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Since 2018, Oak View Group and Live Nation Arenas have provided booking services to Rupp Arena. During the last 18 months, Rupp Arena has broken all previous audience attendance and revenue records in its storied 43-year history.
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class-owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.