DEC. 8-10
Country superstar Garth Brooks makes his Hawaii debut with four concerts, at which he’ll likely perform hits like “The Dance” and “Friends in Low Places.” He performs with his wife, Trisha Yearwood, in a tribute to the military and to the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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 Christmas celebrations held during the Hawaiian monarchy at Washington Place. Megan Fairchild of the New York City Ballet returns to perform as the Sugar Plum(eria) Fairy.
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 as best male R&B/soul artist.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
MARCH 25
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Bonnie Raitt brings her distinctive vocals and guitar work back to Honolulu. Tickets go on sale for kamaaina on Tuesday for the concert, which will surely feature her 20th album, “Digging In Deep,” released earlier this year.
8 p.m. / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $59.50-$99.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
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>> 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
