Kerrville, Texas, October 9, 2025
News Summary
Robert Earl Keen has announced a new holiday concert series titled ‘The Greatest Christmas On Earth’, set to be a traveling musical circus. The tour will feature festive themes and familiar singalong tunes, including his holiday anthem ‘Merry Christmas From The Family’. Kicking off in Kerrville, Texas, the series will run across various locations in the southern and eastern U.S. Ticket presales start soon, promising a lighthearted atmosphere for families looking to celebrate the season together.
Kerrville, Texas — Robert Earl Keen has announced a new holiday concert series for 2025, titled The Greatest Christmas On Earth, a traveling seasonal tour that will run from December 4th to December 21st, 2025. The tour is billed as a “travelling musical circus” with theatrical themes and a casual, humorous concert atmosphere designed to encourage attendees to relax and enjoy the music. Ticketing details list an artist presale beginning on October 8th, 2025, at 10 am local time and general ticket sales starting on October 10th, 2025, at 10 am local time.
What the tour will feature
The 2025 holiday tour is described as a “travelling musical circus” featuring themes such as lions, tigers, tight ropes, and clowns. Fans can expect performances of Keen’s classic singalong tunes, including the holiday anthem “Merry Christmas From The Family”. The concert experience aims to be festive and communal, with an emphasis on leaving family or life baggage at the door and enjoying the show in the moment.
Kickoff, dates and locations
The tour kicks off with a hometown show in Kerrville, Texas, at Arcadia Live Theatre on December 4th. The full schedule includes multiple stops across the southern and eastern United States between early and late December 2025. The series runs from December 4th to December 21st, 2025, closing in Houston, Texas. The listed tour schedule is:
- Kerrville, TX – Arcadia Live Theatre (Dec. 4)
- Tyler, TX – UT Tyler Cowan Center (Dec. 6)
- Oxford, MS – The Lyric (Dec. 7)
- Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre (Dec. 9)
- Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater (Dec. 10)
- Charlotte, NC – Carolina Theatre (Dec. 12)
- Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theatre (Dec. 13)
- Atlanta, GA – The Eastern (Dec. 14)
- New Orleans, LA – House of Blues (Dec. 16)
- Dallas, TX – House of Blues (Dec. 18)
- Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater (Dec. 19, 20)
- Houston, TX – House of Blues (Dec. 21)
Ticketing and sales timeline
Artist presale for tickets begins on October 8th, 2025, at 10 am local time. General ticket sales commence on October 10th, 2025, at 10 am local time. Buyers should note local time references for each venue when purchasing tickets and consult venue pages for seating and accessibility details.
Concert atmosphere and audience expectations
The concert series is intended as a relaxed and entertaining holiday tradition. Robert Earl Keen has been hosting his own Christmas party in the form of a tour for 15 years, and this run continues that pattern. Performances are characterized by a casual, humorous tone that many families find relatable during the holiday season. While the shows include comic moments and singalongs, they also acknowledge a touch of relatable melancholy in some material, which has contributed to the series becoming a holiday tradition for many attendees.
Purpose and context
The tour’s primary goal is to foster enjoyment and holiday spirit without the stress commonly associated with traditional family gatherings. Programming and staging choices—framed as circus-themed theatrical elements—are intended to enhance the festive mood and provide an out-of-the-ordinary seasonal entertainment option. The series returns to venues in Texas, the Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions with a mix of single-date stops and multi-night engagements.
Additional notes
The tour contains material aimed at a broad, family-oriented audience, with singalong songs and theatrical staging. Attendees should review venue policies for age restrictions, COVID-19 guidance if applicable at showtime, and local parking or transit information.
FAQ
What is the tour title?
The 2025 holiday tour is titled “The Greatest Christmas On Earth”.
When will the tour run?
The tour will run from December 4th to December 21st, 2025.
When does the artist presale begin?
Artist presale for tickets begins on October 8th, 2025, at 10 am local time.
When do general ticket sales start?
General ticket sales commence on October 10th, 2025, at 10 am local time.
Where does the tour kick off?
The tour kicks off with a hometown show in Kerrville, Texas, at Arcadia Live Theatre on December 4th.
What is the tour described as?
The tour is described as a “travelling musical circus” featuring themes such as lions, tigers, tight ropes, and clowns.
Which song is highlighted as a holiday anthem?
Fans can expect performances of Keen’s classic singalong tunes, including the holiday anthem “Merry Christmas From The Family”.
How long has Robert Earl Keen hosted this Christmas tour?
Robert Earl Keen has been hosting his own Christmas party in the form of a tour for 15 years.
What is the primary goal of the tour?
The tour’s primary goal is to foster enjoyment and holiday spirit without the stress of traditional family gatherings.
What is the full tour schedule?
Kerrville, TX – Arcadia Live Theatre (Dec. 4); Tyler, TX – UT Tyler Cowan Center (Dec. 6); Oxford, MS – The Lyric (Dec. 7); Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre (Dec. 9); Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater (Dec. 10); Charlotte, NC – Carolina Theatre (Dec. 12); Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theatre (Dec. 13); Atlanta, GA – The Eastern (Dec. 14); New Orleans, LA – House of Blues (Dec. 16); Dallas, TX – House of Blues (Dec. 18); Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater (Dec. 19, 20); Houston, TX – House of Blues (Dec. 21).
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour title | The 2025 holiday tour is titled “The Greatest Christmas On Earth”. |
| Dates | The tour will run from December 4th to December 21st, 2025. |
| Kickoff | The tour kicks off with a hometown show in Kerrville, Texas, at Arcadia Live Theatre on December 4th. |
| Presale | Artist presale for tickets begins on October 8th, 2025, at 10 am local time. |
| General sale | General ticket sales commence on October 10th, 2025, at 10 am local time. |
| Description | The tour is described as a “travelling musical circus” featuring themes such as lions, tigers, tight ropes, and clowns. |
| Signature song | Fans can expect performances of Keen’s classic singalong tunes, including the holiday anthem “Merry Christmas From The Family”. |
| Series history | Robert Earl Keen has been hosting his own Christmas party in the form of a tour for 15 years. |
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- Wikipedia: Robert Earl Keen
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- Google Search: Robert Earl Keen
- Fox 7 Austin: Texas Flood Robert Earl Keen Benefit Concert
- Google Scholar: Robert Earl Keen
- Express News: Robert Earl Keen Benefit Lineup
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