Name: Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert
Start: 2024-12-31T15:00:00
Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall

As the clock ticks towards the new year, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL, is set to host a magnificent array of performances that will captivate and inspire. From the traditional flair of the Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert to the electrifying sounds of Samantha Fish's blues-infused rock, and the comedic brilliance of Steve Martin and Martin Short, these events promise an unforgettable cultural experience. Join us as we explore the diverse musical and artistic celebrations ushering in 2025 and continuing through January, featuring legendary acts like Los Lobos, Judy Collins, and Styx.

From Classical Waltzes to Rocking Blues: A Celebration of New Year and Beyond in Clearwater

Gregory Vajda

Sera Gösch

Brian Cheney

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Bill Murray and the dynamic duo guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, along with Bluesman Jimmy Vivino, come together LIVE as Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers make their Ruth Eckerd Hall debut! Since the beginning of 2025, this group of friends have showcased a blend of Murray's unique charm with classic rock music.

Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers

Back by popular demand! Don't miss the legendary band, Three Dog Night as they return to Ruth Eckerd Hall with special guest Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone! Now in its 6th decade, Three Dog Night claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.

Three Dog Night

To celebrate the most wonderful time of year, the world’s best-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall with her A Winter Symphony tour! Accompanied by a magnificent orchestra, choir and special guests, this enchanting show features Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. Sarah pioneered the classical crossover music movement and is famed for possessing a vocal range of over three octaves. Her voice has rung out from theatres, arenas, cathedrals, World Heritage sites and Olympic stadiums, bringing to life some of the world's most beautiful music. She also originated the role of Christine Daaé in the world-renowned The Phantom of the Opera on both West End and Broadway stages alike. Sarah’s albums Eden, La Luna, Harem, Symphony, Dreamchaser and HYMN were all chart-topping Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover hits accompanied by world tours. Sarah's A Winter Symphony tour will warm the hearts of both fans and critics alike, bringing audiences the ultimate holiday event!

Sarah Brightman

Michael W. Smith returns to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage for a special Christmas performance! Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 40+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded over 36 #1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards, 45+ Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. He has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.

Michael W. Smith

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland, the must-see holiday event, returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall after selling out in 2023 and 2024! This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. With breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and an all-new production for this year, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Feel the holiday spirit come to life with heart-pounding feats and beloved seasonal melodies. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic!

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland

A Capella trailblazers, Straight No Chaser, returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall on The Holiday Road Tour! RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back to share the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country. The Holiday Road Tour (a nod to the theme song of cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) will coincide with the release of Holiday Road, Straight No Chaser’s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020’s Social Christmasing. Initially formed at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern day a cappella movement, and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.

Straight No Chaser

Celebrating 30 years in North America, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for an unforgettable afternoon full of old-world charm with timeless music, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking dance!

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Geoff is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man's rock band. The band's first three albums -- their self-titled EP (1983), The Warning (1984) and Rage for Order (1986) -- all hit gold status selling over 500,000 units each.

Geoff Tate

PlayStation The Concert comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall, a groundbreaking live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life! This thrilling production transports fans into the epic worlds of games that have not only captivated its players but are celebrated for their breathtaking and immersive soundtracks including God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon, Astro Bot, Journey, Helldivers 2, Bloodborne, and Uncharted. For more than three decades, PlayStation has been at the cutting edge of gaming, setting new standards for innovation and delivering unforgettable experiences to millions around the world. PlayStation The Concert showcases a stunning fusion of multi-layered visuals, immersive surround sound, and an all-star ensemble featuring classical and modern instruments. At the heart of the concert is a troupe of 15 world-class virtuoso soloists, each delivering artistic precision and show-stopping performances that blend classical mastery with contemporary flair. The legendary scores from composers like Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us), Joris De Man (Horizon), Ilan Eshkeri (Ghost of Tsushima), and Bear McCreary (God of War) will reach new heights, offering fans a deeply immersive live concert experience.

PlayStation The Concert

Get The Led Out brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage! From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high-energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.

Get the Led Out

Leave behind 2024 and waltz into 2025 when Salute To Vienna New Year's Concert returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall!

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

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