Ed Hall's Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night Tickets

Ed Hall, a nationally recognized fingerpicking guitarist and a cornerstone of the Woodstock music scene, brings his annual Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night to life each holiday season. With a career spanning solo performances, the Friedlander & Hall duo, and the Celtic/folk group Trillium, Ed has become a trusted name for warm, intricate guitar work and memorable live shows. He formally hosted Woodstock Opera House’s Christmas Guitar Night for more than two decades, producing 206 Opera House shows and enriching generations of audiences with holiday-inspired guitar generosity.

This performer page covers Ed Hall's background, notable discography highlights, and upcoming appearances. If you’re looking to secure your seats for a December tradition, you’ve got a guy in Ed—reliable, straightforward, and ready to help you find great tickets.

Biography, awards, and a cadence of performances that trace a path from traditional folk to contemporary fingerstyle artistry define Ed Hall. His 1991 national recognition as the Fingerpicking Guitar Champion set a standard for technical mastery paired with musical storytelling. As a host and producer at the Woodstock Opera House, Ed shaped a beloved Christmas guitar tradition, presenting hundreds of shows since the early 2000s. In addition to his solo work, he has contributed to Trillium’s acclaimed albums The Moody Leprechaun (2007), Over the Waterfall (2006), Crossing the Stream (2009), The Rattlin' Bog (2015), and Why Do Ducks Have Webby Toes? (2005). His 2014 Vos Music Leadership Award from the McHenry County Music Center recognizes leadership and impact in the local music community.

Upcoming: The 2025 edition of Ed Hall’s Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night is scheduled for December 23, 2025 at Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, IL. If you’re seeking a holiday night of intimate guitar work and community warmth, this is a show to reserve early. We’ve got you—your connection to great seats and a smooth buying experience.