Wed., Dec. 28, 3:30 and 8 p.m., Golden 1 Center, $36-$73
Fan of operatic rock? Tired of the same ol’ Christmas music being piped into nearly every radio station and shopping mall speaker system? The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is your remedy—still festive, but refreshingly different. And loud. The Washington Post once described them as “Pink Floyd meets Yes and The Who at Radio City Music Hall.” Brace for a stunning visual show in addition to big music—this troupe carries quite a lighting package and stage set, and is sure to stun even the strictly holiday-tune averse. 500 David J Stern Walk, www.trans-siberian.com.