Even though the holidays are just around the corner, there are still plenty of high-quality concerts coming to the Jacksonville area this month. We’ve assembled a list of five of the best ones, a mix of new acts, throwback artists, and holiday performances, giving you a huge range of stuff to enjoy in between family dinners and holiday parties.

12.6

Slothrust, Xarissa, and C.B. Carlyle & the Desert Angels at High Dive

This stacked indie rock bill is well worth the drive southwest to Gainesville, headlined by Boston slack rockers Slothrust. They’re touring in support of their latest album, “Parallel Timeline,” a diverse, compelling collection of tracks that launch the band into a ton of new sonic directions. With special guest appearances from rising locals Xarissa and C.B. Carlyle & the Desert Angels, this is undoubtedly a show worth checking out. $15. 7 p.m. 210 SW 2nd Ave. Suite A, Gainesville, FL; highdivegainesville.com // @highdivegville

12.13

Chris Isaak at the Florida Theatre
Well-loved musician and actor Chris Isaak’s latest project sees him hitting the road all December long to perform tracks from his recently released album of Christmas songs, as well as iconic tracks from the rest of his catalog. The Everybody Knows It’s Christmas Tour stops through Jacksonville for one night only, a great way to get in the holiday spirit while enjoying the velvety smooth stylings of one of our most iconic vocalists. $128. 8 p.m. 128 E Forsyth St. #300, Jacksonville, FL; floridatheatre.com // @floridatheatre

12.16

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Traveling to 60 cities across the US throughout the holiday season, the latest incarnation of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s one-of-a-kind live show is a great way to get your whole family up and out of the house to enjoy some holiday classics. This year’s program finds the group performing two sets, the first revisiting the classics that appeared on their breakout 1999 TV special “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” and the second a new collection of covers, classics, and new cuts. $49.50-$285. 7:30 p.m.; 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL;vystarveteransarena.com // @vystarvetarena

12.17

Trick Daddy, Jeezy, Plies, Trina, Juvenile and more at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Miami hip hop legend Trick Daddy is celebrating 25 years since the release of his debut album “Based on a True Story” with a massive concert at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena featuring nostalgic hip-hop acts like Jeezy, Plies, Trina, and Juvenile. Hip-hop heads of all ages should not miss this massive lineup full of throwback acts whose legacy and influence continues to this day. $59 – $99. 7 p.m. 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL; vystarveteransarena.com // @vystarvetarena

12.29

Mary J. Blige, K. Michelle, and Queen Naija at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul returns to Jacksonville as a part of her “Good Morning Gorgeous” tour in support of her new album of the same name. The new record, which has drawn considerable critical acclaim, features collaborations with acts like Usher, Anderson. Paak, and Dave East. Her live shows are 30+ song marathons, featuring plenty of classic cuts alongside tracks from the new record, making for a generous and overwhelming evening of gorgeous R&B. $69.50 – $299.50; 8 p.m.; 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL; vystarveteransarena.com // @vystarvetarena

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