Mannheim Steamroller blends classical music with elements of new age and rock for a rock and roll twist on Christmas favorites. Produced and composed by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concerts are a beloved holiday tradition for many families.
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What You Need to Know About the Mannheim Steamroller Tour 2025
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Mannheim Steamroller was founded in 1974 by percussionist and composer Chip Davis. He released his first Christmas album in 1984, followed by the band's first tour. That's when he began to focus on Christmas. The band is best known for the "Fresh Aire" series of albums and modern Christmas music recordings.
The Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour happens to be the longest-running consecutive tour in the entertainment industry. The group has two traveling troupes (red and green) to meet the demand of almost daily performances throughout the entire season.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas performances typically last about 2 hours and 20 minutes. That includes a 20-minute intermission.
Mannheim Steamroller Holiday Concert Setlist
The setlist and song order may vary slightly per show and includes covers of popular holiday music. Here's a sample Mannheim Steamroller setlist based on past shows:
- "Aire on the G String"
- "Joy to the World"
- "Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue"
- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
- "Greensleeves"
- "Good King Wenceslas"
- "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
- "Faeries From 'The Nutcracker'"
- "Come Home to the Sea"
- "Angels We Have Heard on High"
- "Feliz Navidad"
- "Cantique de Noël"
- "Convoy"
- "Dancing Flames"
- "Deck the Halls"
- "We Three Kings"
- "Gagliarda"
- "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
- "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
- "Christmas Lullaby"
- "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Rock)"
- "Carol of the Bells"
- "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht"
- Hallelujah"
Who Are the Opening Acts for the Mannheim Steamroller Tour in 2025?
Mannheim Steamroller typically does not have an opening act.
When Does Mannheim Steamroller Go On Stage?
The exact time when Mannheim Steamroller goes on stage can vary, depending on the time that doors open and the concert time listed on your ticket. Since Mannheim Steamroller does not typically have opening acts, the show does begin earlier than you might find with other performers, so allow plenty of time for traffic, parking and entering the facilities. Sometimes there is an afternoon show and an evening show in one location, each with a different troupe.
Don't miss out on the chance to see Mannheim Steamroller play live!
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