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Alice Cooper's 'Christmas Pudding' Returns: A Metal Holiday Tradition

By Jason •
Get ready for a night of rock and revelry as Alice Cooper's annual charity event brings the heavyweights to Phoenix.

The metal legend Alice Cooper is back with his 24th annual "Christmas Pudding" event, set to take place on December 12, 2026, at the iconic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. This year promises to be a juggernaut of a lineup, featuring the formidable Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER, the powerful Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from HALESTORM, and the electrifying JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES. Brace yourselves, metalheads; this is not just a concert, it’s a full-throttle holiday extravaganza.

Every ticket purchased feeds directly into the lifeblood of Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers, which provide essential music, dance, art, and vocational programs for teens aged 12-20 across Phoenix, Mesa, and Goodyear. This isn’t just a night of headbanging; it’s a chance to give back to the community and help mold the next generation of rock stars.

In a heartfelt statement, Cooper expressed his excitement for this monumental event: "We are thrilled to celebrate our 24th year with an incredible lineup of artists who generously donate their time and talent to support the teens at our three Teen Centers. We are grateful to everyone who continues to make 'Christmas Pudding' one of the Valley's beloved holiday traditions, and we look forward to another unforgettable night of music and mayhem."

Tickets for this epic event go on sale in waves: a Solid Rock pre-sale kicks off on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebrity pre-sale on Thursday, August 27, and the public sale that launches on Friday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m. Don’t sleep on this; the demand will be intense.

Since its inception in 2001, 'Christmas Pudding' has served as a beacon of hope and creativity for local teens, culminating in the launch of "The Rock" Teen Center in 2012. Cooper, with his legendary Rolodex, has consistently managed to pull in a parade of rock royalty to support this noble cause. As he once quipped, "I'm not a teacher, but I have a great Rolodex." And that Rolodex is about to unleash another unforgettable night of heavy metal holiday spirit.