Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas: An 80s Holiday Spectacular

Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas: An 80s Holiday Spectacular, presented by Music Maker Foundation, will take the stage at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

After sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, internationally touring violin sensation Blue Violin returns with Retro Rock & Roll Christmas: An 80s Holiday Spectacular, presented by Music Maker Foundation. This electrifying holiday spectacular blends the energy of an 80s arena rock show with the magic of Christmas. Featuring a live rock band, soaring choir, breathtaking cathedral projection mapping, and unforgettable violin performances, this cinematic production reimagines Christmas classics alongside the music of legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Kate Bush, Wham!, Tears for Fears, and more.

Tickets are available now. Stop by the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street; call 563.585.7469; or visit www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter to purchase tickets. The box office is open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays as well as 90 minutes prior to events.