'First created in 1995, The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is a special annual holiday concert that brings together some of the biggest names in music for an epic and unforgettable holiday jam. The event isn't just a single concert. It is a whole tour with events happening all across North America from California to Massachusetts. Concerts are typically announced in October with actual performances starting in late November/early December.'
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The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour changes every year. Each year presents a new lineup of performing artists, typically consisting of the top-performing artists and musical acts of the past 12 months. Traditionally, up-and-coming supporting acts take center stage in the Jingle Ball for a chance at true stardom. In the past, the likes of
Lady Gaga
,
Miley Cyrus
,
Fall Out Boy
,
Justin Bieber
and
Kelly Clarkson
have once played the Jingle Ball as mere up-and-comers.
''StubHub is the best place to purchase tickets to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert. You can view and sort by a particular concert, date, distance of an event, price and a show's popularity.'
'The Jingle Ball typically starts around late November/early December. However, this is subject to change. Jingle Ball announcements, such as artist lineup, tour dates and target cities, are typically announced in October. Each year, the concert is presented in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Keep an eye out during October for Jingle Ball-related information. Once it starts, the tour will then gradually journey to cities all across North America.'
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Each Jingle Ball concert includes a different lineup of artists every year. Typically, the acts included are among the biggest names in mainstream music. However, up-and-coming artists are also included. In the past, artists like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga,
Ariana Grande
,
Backstreet Boys
,
Pitbull
,
Cardi B
,
Jay-Z
and
Taylor Swift
have performed at the Jingle Ball to give you an idea of who to expect.
''The Jingle Ball tour stops at more than a dozen cities throughout the US and Canada, including Toronto, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Anaheim, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Tampa Bay, Fort Lauderdale and much more. Since the event spans multiple nations across their entirety, the tour usually takes place in major population centers in both the US and Canada. However, the destinations change every year, so you will need to look out for the October announcements for tour dates and locations for the 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour.'
'The Jingle Ball hosts the most popular mainstream artists and music genres that emerged during the previous year. During a Jingle Ball event, you can expect a steady stream of pop, rap, rock, R&B, hip-hop and EDM music all performed by a variety of different artists.'
'In addition to top-of-the-line performances by mainstream artists and singers, Jingle Ball concerts are also known for having several marquee artists perform in a series of daylong events. Oftentimes, well-known celebrities will appear onstage to introduce each act. Past presenters have included Suri Cruise, Tom's daughter, Anna Kendrick and Hailey Baldwin.'
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The inaugural iHeartRadio Jingle Ball took place December 15, 1995, at the Brendan Byrne Arena (now called the
Izod Center
) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Some of the top acts that performed that year included
Alanis Morissette
,
Dave Matthews Band
and
Hootie & The Blowfish
.
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