Today, multi-platinum band Barenaked Ladies announce an exclusive, not-to-be-missed run of holiday concerts: Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies, kicking off Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the CAA Theatre. These special performances offer fans a rare chance to see BNL at their finest in an intimate setting, celebrating the season with family and friends of all ages.

The majority of the shows will be “Hits for the Holidays” evening performances featuring some of BNL’s biggest hits, holiday fan favourites from Barenaked for the Holidays album, as well as a few other chestnuts. BNL will also perform “Snacktime!” matinee shows for the young (and young-at-heart) filled with beloved songs from BNL’s JUNO-winning Snacktime! Album along with holiday favourites and classic hits. Watch BNL perform a family-fun version of "Snacktime" as part of their popular #SelfieCamJam series here. Watch BNL perform “Green Christmas” from their 2020 A Very Virtual Christmas special here.

Evening performances of “Hits for the Holidays” are ages 12 and up. Premium seating will be available for “Hits for the Holidays” shows which include the best seats in the house plus a full-colour commemorative laminated keepsake ornament to take home. Snacktime!performances are open to all-ages. See below for more information on venue COVID-19 protocols.

Presale tickets will be available Thursday, October 28 at 10am EDT to American Express cardholders and Saturday, October 30 at 10am EDT for Barenaked 

Bytes members, BNL Mailing List Fans, Spotify Fans First, and Mirvish’s presale. General onsale commences 10:00am EDT on Monday, November 1, 2021. For tickets, visit .

Hometown Holidays with Barenaked Ladies

CAA Theatre

651 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Show times:

“Hits for the Holidays” – 8:00pm ET
“Snacktime!” – 2:00pm ET

Show Dates

Thursday, December 2 – Hits for the Holidays

Friday, December 3  – Hits for the Holidays

Saturday, December 4 – Hits for the Holidays 

Sunday, December 5 – Snacktime!

Friday, December 10 – Hits for the Holidays

Saturday, December 11 – Hits for the Holidays

Sunday, December 12 – Snacktime!

Friday December, 17 – Hits for the Holidays

Saturday, December 18 – Hits for the Holidays

Sunday, December 19 – Snacktime!

Tuesday, December 21 - Hits for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 22 – Hits for the Holidays 

Thursday, December 23 – Hits for the Holidays

Masks are required in the theatre along with full proof of vaccination. Please visit this link for venue information regarding COVID-19 safety measures: www.mirvish.com.

ABOUT BARENAKED LADIES: 

Over the course of 33 years, the beloved quartet has sold 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as "If I Had $1,000,000," "One Week," "Pinch Me" and "The Big Bang Theory Theme." Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavour, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield. To date, BNL has amassed eight JUNO Awards, garnered two GRAMMY nominations and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018.

Barenaked Ladies released their 16th studio album Detour de Force earlier this year to critical acclaim, hitting #1 on the Top Alternative chart. The album was produced by JUNO and Grammy award winner Eric Ratz and Mark Howard, and features 14 newly minted tracks available on CD and digital formats, along with a limited edition blue double vinyl featuring a bonus track.