DEC. 8-10

Country superstar Garth Brooks makes his Hawaii debut with hits like “The Dance” and “Friends in Low Places.” He performs with his wife, Trisha Yearwood, in a tribute to Pearl Harbor. With four concerts, you might still have a chance at a ticket.

8 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 6:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 10 / Blaisdell Arena / $69 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 16-18

Ballet Hawaii presents an all-new “Nutcracker” this season, inspired by the Christmas celebrations held during the Hawaiian monarchy at Washington Place, with costumes by local designer Kini Zamora.

7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $39-$120 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 16

Rebelution, the California reggae band with a legion of local followers, drops in to introduce its latest album “Falling Into Place.” Kailua Kona band Pepper and Brooklyn trio New Kingston join in.

6 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $39.50-$79.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

DEC. 17

Award-winning R&B artist Miguel makes his Hawaii debut. He’s been nominated for a slew of awards, winning a Grammy for his 2013 tune “Adorn,” and two Soul Train Music Awards for best male R&B/soul artist.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

FEB. 23

Multi-platinum act Journey returns to Hawaii, with shows on Oahu and also at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MauiArts.org) on Feb. 28.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $65-$155 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

The NPR show “From the Top” records live with host Christopher O’Reilly. 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $15-$45. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000

Jim Gaffigan brings his self-deprecating comedy to Oahu. 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Blaisdell Concert Hall; $49.50-$75. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000