3 can’t-miss holiday concerts

Nothing says holiday spirit quite like music, and the Tampa Bay area has a variety of holiday performances throughout December.

Here are some can’t-miss musical performances:

– The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Winter Tour 2018 returns to Tampa with “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” on Sunday, Dec. 16 at Amalie Arena.

– The Florida Orchestra’s Holiday Pops performances feature the voice of Michael Lynche, a St. Petersburg native and “American Idol” finalist. Performances will be held during the weekend of Dec. 14-16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

– Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland, Sunday, Dec. 16 at Tampa’s USF Yuengling Center.

– Sara Sturgess, B2 Communications