It’s the season of light, and that will be nowhere more evident than with a pair of shows this month at PPG Paints Arena with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, while country music star Trisha Yearwood will be celebrating the holidays with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Here’s a look at those and other top shows coming to the region in December:

Top concerts

Dec. 18: Trisha Yearwood with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall

Country singer Trisha Yearwood released her latest album, “Christmastime,” on Nov. 7, and she’ll be in Pittsburgh to celebrate the album — and the season — with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

The album features a song with her husband, Garth Brooks, as well as classics and lesser-known tracks. She’ll also be hosting the NBC special “Christmas in Nashville” on Dec. 3. Yearwood and Brooks recorded an album, “Christmas Together,” in 2016.

“The coolest thing about the Christmas album to me was it’s my favorite holiday,” she told recordingacademy.com in a 2017 interview. “Garth and I have always sung on each other’s records even if we haven’t done duets but this was the first chance where we got to sing together all day long. It was a joy.”

Read more: Trisha Yearwood to host NBC special ‘Christmas in Nashville’

Dec. 20: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at PPG Paints Arena (two shows)

The spectacle of Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Pittsburgh for its annual holiday extravaganzas.

The symphonic rock experience, which has been touring since 1999, features a new production of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” as well as a second set of favorites, with a celebration of the 25th anniversary of their 2000 album, “Beethoven’s Last Night.”

“You can feel 15 thousand people collectively lose their minds,” vocalist Nate Amor told Orlando Magazine. “There is nothing like that energy.”

Read more: Nate Amor returns to Orlando with Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Sold-out shows

Dec. 5: The Elovaters, Kash’d Out, Coyote Island at Mr. Smalls Theatre

The Boston-based reggae-rock band brings its Staring at the Sun tour to Pittsburgh, with 2023’s “Endless Summer” its latest album.

Dec. 5: Screaming Orphans at Lamp Theatre

The Celtic folk/pop band from Ireland, comprised of four sisters, will play a Christmas show in Irwin.

Dec. 13: Take 6 at MCG Jazz Music Hall (two shows)

The a cappella sextet, which blends gospel, jazz, pop and R&B, returns to Pittsburgh for their Christmas special.

Dec. 16: Danity Kane at Jergel’s

Formed on MTV’s “Making the Band” reality show, the 2000s girl group is back, but its lineup remains a mystery ahead of the tour’s first date in early December.

Other notable concerts

Dec. 2: The Allman Betts Family Revival at Palace Theatre (Duane Betts keeps the music alive with Allman Betts Family Revival)

Dec. 2: Pvris, Dua Saleh at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 2: The Lemonheads, Erin Rae at Mr. Smalls Theatre

Dec. 4: The Heavy Heavy, Laney Jones and the Spirits at Thunderbird Music Hall (A conversation with British vintage rockers The Heavy Heavy)

Dec. 5: Dexter and the Moonrocks, Cigarettes @ Sunset, High June at Stage AE

Dec. 5: The Happy Fits, Phoneboy at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 5: The Drifters, The Platters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters at Palace Theatre

Dec. 6: Kip Moore, Caylee Hammack at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 7: The Wood Brothers, The Wildmans at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 9: Highly Suspect, Flight Attendant at Stage AE

Dec. 9: Johnnyswim at Roxian Theatre (Q&A: Johnnyswim husband-and-wife duo on Christmas show in Pittsburgh, deluxe album and more)

Dec. 11: A Celtic Rock Christmas featuring Ally the Piper, The Low Kings, Bastard Bearded Irishmen at Velum Fermentation

Dec. 11: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Benedum Center

Dec. 12: Pittsburgh Plays Ozzy at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 12: Jay Som, Sea Lemon, Tory Silver at Spirit Hall

Dec. 15: Alicia Witt, Alice Wallace at Jergel’s

Dec. 16: JD McPherson, Melissa Carper at Thunderbird Music Hall

Dec. 18: From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park, Until I Wake, Not Enough Space at Roxian Theatre

Dec. 26: Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Iron City Houserockers at Crafthouse

Dec. 27: The Commonheart at Mr. Smalls Theatre

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