DENVER - ColoradoDesk -- YOUR United States Air Force Academy Band proudly presents their 2026 holiday concert series, Holly & Ivy, on tour in communities along the Front Range, including FREE performances in Greely, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Aurora.

This year's Holly & Ivy will feature our premiere, active-duty professionals performing holiday favorites, through the decades, in anticipation of the Air Force's 80th Anniversary. The production kicks off with the sounds of Air Force beginnings and big band jazz by The Academy Band's, The Falconaires. Audiences will enjoy a variety of musical genres from holiday film soundtracks to the annual Sing-along, and more. We welcome families, friends, and fans of all ages for three nights of festive holiday celebration! Holly & Ivy is presented in gratitude and appreciation for the Greater Colorado Springs and front-range communities that give year-round support to the Academy, our active-duty members, faculty, and staff, as well as those who provide a second home for our cadets on their journey to becoming future officers and the next generation of leaders in the World's Greatest Air Force.

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For more than 65 years, the Academy Band has used the power of music to HONOR our nation's heroes, INSPIRE patriotism, and CONNECT the United States Air Force to millions around the world through innovative music productions that advance positive sentiment toward our US military, while promoting American values of freedom and democracy. Additionally, we provide support to the United States Air Force Academy and more than 4,000 cadets, helping to develop outstanding leaders of character and quality to serve our country as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Early arrival is strongly encouraged.

Dec 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm – Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO

Dec 1, 2026 @ 7:00pm – Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO

Reserve Tickets: Union Colony Civic Center Box Office, (970) 356-5000

Dec 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm – The US Air Force Academy Arnold Hall Theater, Colorado Springs, CO

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Dec 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm – The US Air Force Academy Arnold Hall Theater, Colorado Springs, CO

Dec 6, 2026 @ 3:00pm – The US Air Force Academy Arnold Hall Theater, Colorado Springs, CO

Reserve Tickets: AFTickets.com

Dec 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm – Pueblo Memorial Hall, Pueblo, CO

Dec 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm – Pueblo Memorial Hall, Pueblo, CO

Reserve Tickets: pueblomemorialhall.com

Dec 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm – Cherokee Trail High School, Aurora, CO

No Tickets Required

For more information on engagements throughout the year, please visit and follow:

USAF Academy Band Webpage: www.music.af.mil/usafaband/

Facebook and Instagram: @usafacdemyband