Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been running their annual Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party tour every fall for years, and the Sacramento area’s date this year lands at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom on Friday, November 20, at 7:30 PM. One night, Stage 1, and a setlist built almost entirely around Christmas material — both classic holiday songs in the band’s horn-heavy swing style and originals from their two full-length holiday albums.
If you’ve seen them before, you know how the room feels. If you haven’t, this is the kind of show that’s worth making a night of.
About the Band
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy formed in Ventura, California in the early 1990s and became one of the most recognizable names in the neo-swing revival. The lineup has stayed remarkably stable, and the live show has always been the draw — a nine-piece band with a brass section, upright bass, and a front man who commands the stage like a revival tent preacher. They’ve now played over 3,000 live shows and released 11 studio records.
The holiday tour is its own thing. It started years ago and grew into something fans plan around annually. The set draws from Christmas standards — Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Winter Wonderland — reworked into the band’s horn-driven swing arrangements, alongside the original material from their holiday catalog. It runs from late November into December each year, and Harris Center is one of the earlier stops on the 2026 run.
Why Harris Center Works for This Show
Stage 1 at Harris Center holds around 500 people — not a stadium, not a dive bar. The room is intimate enough that you’re close to the band without the show feeling small. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a band that rewards being in the room: the brass section hits differently when you can feel it.
Harris Center is also a straightforward destination from most of the Sacramento area. It sits on the Folsom Lake College campus, well off the highway, with clear signage. If you’re coming from midtown or East Sacramento, it’s 30 to 35 minutes with no traffic and a reasonable 45 with the typical Friday-evening corridor crawl.
The Details
- Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Harris Center for the Arts — Stage 1, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
- Tickets: harriscenter.net or call the Box Office at (916) 608-6888
- Box Office Hours: Call ahead to confirm hours; the Box Office is open on show days
- Parking: Paid parking, sold separately from tickets — buy it in advance at harriscenter.net to avoid a $2 kiosk fee charged on campus the day of the show
Parking and Getting There
Harris Center charges for parking separately from the ticket price, and you’ll save the extra fee by buying the parking pass when you purchase your tickets online. If you forget, the campus kiosk works but costs $2 more per vehicle, and the Box Office in-person adds a $1 administrative fee. The campus is well-lit and walkable, so parking one lot over from the venue is fine.
If you’re making it a dinner-first night, Folsom’s Historic District along Sutter Street is about 10 minutes from Harris Center, with a reasonable range of restaurants for a Friday night. Alternatively, Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom has chain and casual options that are closer and faster if you’re timing it tightly.
Other November and December Shows Nearby
Harris Center has a busy fall season. ELF The Musical runs November 4–8 and The Wiz plays November 12–15 before the Voodoo Daddy show on the 20th. If you’re looking at the broader Sacramento holiday concert calendar, the Candlelight Concerts guide covers the full season across multiple venues downtown.
Bottom Line
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s holiday show is a reliable, high-energy night — the kind of event that’s genuinely fun whether or not you’re a lifelong fan of the band. November 20 is early in the holiday season, which makes it a good warm-up before the calendar fills with family obligations. Tickets are available now at harriscenter.net, and the Box Office at (916) 608-6888 is the right call if you have questions about seating or accessibility.
