Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Daytona Beach is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Peabody Auditorium, according to the official tour schedule. Sunny Florida Rentals offers oceanfront stays on the sand, so you can pair the concert with a beach weekend.
Key Takeaways
- The official 2026 tour schedule lists one Daytona Beach show: November 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m., Peabody Auditorium, with a note that dates and times can change.
- Event listings describe 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments with multimedia effects, led by the vision of founder Chip Davis.
- Peabody Auditorium is listed at 2,521 seats, and resale prices move daily; one marketplace showed starting prices from $66 at the time it was checked.
- Staying oceanfront means a short drive to the auditorium; the Ocean Center and Boardwalk area sits about 1 mile from several Sunny Florida Rentals units.
- November is a softer month for Daytona Beach short-term rentals, with occupancy well below the spring peak, so you often have more choice than during Bike Week.
- Confirm parking, accessibility, and show length with the venue directly before you go; those details were not published in the sources reviewed.
Mannheim Steamroller has been a holiday fixture for decades. The group’s first Christmas album came out in 1984, and the 2026 Christmas Tour runs from November 11 through December 30 with two traveling ensembles. Daytona Beach gets the Red tour on a Thursday night, which makes a Wednesday-to-Friday beach stay very doable.
This guide covers the show itself, how to buy tickets and choose seats, how to get to Peabody Auditorium, and where to sleep in 2026. We also built a simple one-day plan around the concert, because most pages about this event stop at the ticket link. If you are driving in from Orlando or Jacksonville, or flying into Daytona Beach International Airport, the plan below still works; just shift the morning block to match your arrival.
When and Where Is Mannheim Steamroller Playing in Daytona Beach?
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Daytona Beach is a single announced performance on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Peabody Auditorium, listed on the tour schedule as part of the Red tour. The tour page warns that dates and times are subject to change.
Check the Mannheim Steamroller official tour schedule and the Peabody Auditorium event page before you book travel. Those are the two sources that count. Ticket resale sites sometimes show older seasons too; a 2015 tour archive lists a Daytona Beach date, but that is history, not this year’s show.
The venue address appears as 600 Auditorium Boulevard, Daytona Beach. One listing shows a 32118 ZIP code and another shows 32115, so punch the address into your GPS from the venue’s own directions page rather than trusting a ZIP code from a third party. Because the tour schedule can shift, set a calendar reminder to recheck both pages a few weeks before you travel, and again the week of the show.
For context on what else is happening, the tourism board’s Daytona Beach Christmas events and activities page lists other seasonal shows you can fold into a longer stay.
Where Should You Stay for Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Daytona Beach?
Staying oceanfront in a privately managed vacation rental gives you a kitchen, a pool, free parking, and sand within steps, without resort fees. For a November concert weekend, that setup often beats a standard hotel room for couples and small families. Here is how the main lodging types compare.
Privately Managed Vacation Rentals: Direct Beach Access Without the Resort Overhead
Sunny Florida Rentals runs five oceanfront units across two buildings, Daytona Beach Club (800 N Atlantic Ave) and Harbor Beach (701 S Atlantic Ave), both directly on the sand. You book direct with a local Daytona Beach team, with no middleman. There is no mandatory resort fee either. A cleaning fee and a refundable security deposit are disclosed up front. Units have full kitchens, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, digital keypad entry, and free parking. Nightly rates start around $63 and climb during big events, so November concert weekends are usually far gentler than Bike Week. Picture late-night leftovers after the show, a balcony coffee at sunrise, and a walk on the beach before you drive back to Peabody Auditorium. Properties like WHAT A VIEW! Full Ocean View, Kitchen, King bed show how much easier a concert weekend gets when your kitchen and your view are part of the booking. Our team answers guests quickly, and every unit is cleaned and inspected before each arrival.
Hotels and Resorts
Hotels and resorts suit travelers who want daily housekeeping and an on-site front desk. The tradeoff is smaller rooms and no full kitchen. Parking or resort fees vary by property. Max Beach Resort, for example, publishes an event page for this concert. Confirm rates and policies directly with any hotel, and ask what the total nightly cost is once parking and fees are added.
Resort-Booked Villas and Platform Listings
Large platform listings can work for groups, but fees stack up at checkout, and support goes through an intermediary. Compare the final total, not the nightly rate.
Which Daytona Beach Rentals Work Best for a Concert Weekend?
The best Daytona Beach rental for a Mannheim Steamroller weekend is an oceanfront unit with a kitchen and free parking. It also needs a manageable drive to Peabody Auditorium. Sunny Florida Rentals has five options, and the right one depends on whether you want the view or the budget.
Top Pick: WHAT A VIEW! Full Ocean View, Kitchen, King bed
WHAT A VIEW! Full Ocean View, Kitchen, King bed is a beachfront one-bedroom condo with one bathroom that sleeps up to 4. Your balcony looks straight at the Atlantic, and the amenities include Wi-Fi, a pool, a hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen. It sits about 1 mile from the Ocean Center and the Boardwalk, and Daytona International Speedway is about 4.7 miles away. Daytona Beach International Airport is about 4 miles away (roughly a 10-minute drive), which helps if you are flying in for a quick trip. This is our pick for couples who want the view to be real.
More Oceanfront Options
- Fantastic Studio Steps Away From The Ocean: sleeps 4 with two beds, a full kitchen, a heated pool, spa, small gym, and game room. The Daytona Beach Pier is about 0.7 miles away.
- Amazing Studio Steps Away From The Atlantic Ocean!: a newly refurbished studio with a queen bed and a sofa that turns into a bed for two. Guests share a heated pool, spa, gym, and coin-operated laundry.
- Bright Sunny Happy 522: a non-smoking studio with secure garage parking. Daytona Lagoon and the Boardwalk are each about 0.7 miles away.
- Perfect Retreat Steps Away From The Ocean: an oceanfront building with a full kitchen and balcony, but no ocean view. Pick it if budget matters more than the vista.
Four of the studios carry a $1,000 security hold (a pending transaction, not a traditional deposit) with an optional $39 damage waiver for stays up to 10 nights. Read each listing for the full terms.
What Is Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Like Live?
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is a live holiday concert built around the music of founder and Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, performed by 15 musicians on more than 20 instruments with multimedia effects. The act has been a holiday tradition for more than 40 years.
Expect the arrangements most people know from the albums: layered, orchestral takes on carols. One local show guide mentions snow machines and dancers, but treat that as unconfirmed until the venue publishes current-season details. Show length and intermission timing were not listed in the sources reviewed, so check with Peabody Auditorium before you plan dinner around it. If you are unsure, eat early and keep dessert for after the show.
What Songs Does Mannheim Steamroller Play at Christmas Concerts?
The program has not been published for the 2026 Daytona Beach date. Historically, the act is known for its signature arrangements of traditional carols from its holiday albums. Rather than trust a song list from a third-party site, you can check the tour page closer to the date.
How Do You Get Tickets and Pick the Best Seats?
Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller at Peabody Auditorium are sold through the venue’s event page, with resale marketplaces as a backup. Peabody Auditorium is listed at 2,521 seats, so mid-orchestra sections generally give the best balance of sound and sightlines for an instrumental concert.
One marketplace showed starting prices from $66 and 783 tickets available when it was checked. SeatGeek displayed starting prices around $79 and $80. These figures change constantly, so use them only as a rough guide. Compare the all-in price with fees included, and start with the official venue listing.
For a music-first show like this, you do not need the front row. Seats a bit back from the stage let you take in the full ensemble and the visuals. Can you buy at the Peabody box office? The venue’s event page is the place to confirm current box office options and hours.
| Ticket Source | What to Expect | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Auditorium event page | Official listing for the concert | Verify current availability directly |
| Resale marketplaces | Starting prices shown from about $66 to $80 | Prices and inventory change daily |
How Do You Plan a Full Concert Day in Daytona Beach?
A concert-day plan for Daytona Beach starts with the beach in the morning, a relaxed late lunch, and an early arrival at Peabody Auditorium well before the 7:30 p.m. curtain. Here is a simple itinerary built around the show.
- Morning: Coffee on your balcony, then a beach walk. Pack a light jacket (the Atlantic breeze can surprise you in November).
- Midday: Walk the Boardwalk and Main Street Pier area. Joe’s Crab Shack and The Roof on Main Street Pier are verified local options for lunch.
- Afternoon: Rest at the pool or cook an early dinner in your full kitchen so you skip restaurant waits.
- Evening: Leave early for 600 Auditorium Boulevard. Confirm parking and drop-off arrangements with the venue ahead of time, since those details were not published in the sources we reviewed.
- After the show: Head back to the oceanfront for a quiet nightcap on the balcony.
If you want a second activity, a day trip guide exploring Daytona Beach and beyond covers options like Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. For a Ponce Inlet seafood stop, Down the Hatch is a verified local pick.
What Does a November Stay Cost Compared to Peak Events?
A November stay in Daytona Beach typically costs much less than a Bike Week stay, because short-term rental demand softens in the fall. Occupancy runs noticeably lower in November than in March, when spring demand peaks.
That gap works in your favor. Sunny Florida Rentals units start around $63 a night, with rates climbing well into the $200s during peak events like Bike Week. A mid-November concert weekend usually sits far below that peak. AirDNA’s 2026 market snapshot reports an average daily rate of $229.50 across the Daytona Beach market, so a well-priced oceanfront stay can compare favorably. For more detail, see our look at peak season pricing for Daytona Beach rentals.
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2025 annual report recorded 2,974,100 visitors, and paid overnight visitors spent an average of $856 on lodging. Condos and rental houses accounted for 20% of paid visitors’ accommodations, with a typical stay of 8.1 nights versus 4.4 for hotels. Many concert-goers extend the trip, and a kitchen helps if you do.
| Factor | Oceanfront Rental | Standard Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Full kitchen | Varies by property |
| Parking | Free at Sunny Florida Rentals buildings | Varies by property |
| Resort fees | None mandatory with Sunny Florida Rentals | Varies by property |
| Daily housekeeping | Cleaned before each arrival | Often included |
How Far Is the Oceanfront From Peabody Auditorium?
Daytona Beach is compact, but distances from specific oceanfront buildings to Peabody Auditorium were not provided in verified data, so confirm your route in a map app before you go. Allow extra time for holiday traffic and parking.
What we can say: several Sunny Florida Rentals units sit about 0.7 to 1 mile from the Boardwalk and Daytona Lagoon, and also near the Ocean Center. You can walk to dining and shops and drive to the concert. Daytona Beach public parking information is useful if you plan to explore the beachside. Our Daytona Beach home rental guide breaks down areas by walkability.
Ask the venue about accessibility and age suitability before you travel. Ask about its policies too. Those details were not published in the sources reviewed, and it is better to call than to guess. Beach access itself is straightforward: the Daytona Beach accessibility and beach FAQs page notes accessible ramps and free Surf Chairs.
How Do You Book Smart for a 2026 Concert Weekend?
Booking smart for a 2026 Mannheim Steamroller weekend means locking in tickets first, then your stay, then dinner plans. Because dates and times can change, choose lodging with clear cancellation terms.
- Confirm the date on the official tour page and the Peabody Auditorium listing.
- Buy tickets through the venue first; compare resale only if sold out.
- Book your stay direct to avoid platform fees; ask about early check-in (accommodated when possible, never guaranteed) and the optional late check-out add-on.
- Plan parking and drop-off with the venue.
- Pack layers for evening weather.
If you want the view to be real, skip the cheaper studios that say “no ocean view” in the listing and book WHAT A VIEW. If you just need a clean, safe base with a kitchen, the studios do the job at a lower rate. Our Daytona Beach vacation rental guide explains how booking direct works.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mannheim Steamroller playing Peabody Auditorium?
The official tour schedule lists Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The tour page notes that dates and times can change, so confirm with the venue before booking travel.
What are the best seats for Mannheim Steamroller in Daytona Beach?
Peabody Auditorium is listed at 2,521 seats. For an instrumental show with visual effects, mid-orchestra seats offer a balanced view and sound. You do not need the front row to enjoy it.
Can I get Mannheim Steamroller tickets at the Peabody box office?
Check the Peabody Auditorium event page for current box office options and hours. Resale sites show changing prices, with starting prices of about $66 to $80 observed.
What songs does Mannheim Steamroller play at Christmas concerts?
The 2026 Daytona Beach set list has not been published. The act is known for orchestral arrangements of traditional carols from its holiday albums, the first released in 1984.
What is Mannheim Steamroller Christmas like live?
Event listings describe 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments with multimedia effects, in a production tied to Chip Davis. Show length and intermission timing were not published, so verify them with the venue.
Where is the best place to stay for the Daytona Beach concert?
Sunny Florida Rentals offers five direct-booking oceanfront units across Daytona Beach Club and Harbor Beach, with full kitchens, free parking, and no mandatory resort fees. For the best view, WHAT A VIEW! Full Ocean View, Kitchen, King bed sleeps 4 with a balcony facing the Atlantic. Compare the final price and parking with any other option. Check the cancellation terms as well.
Is November a good time to visit Daytona Beach?
Yes, for fewer crowds. Short-term rental occupancy in November sits well below the March peak, so you generally have more choice and gentler pricing.
Is Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Daytona Beach Worth a Weekend Trip?
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in Daytona Beach on November 12, 2026, at Peabody Auditorium is a strong excuse for a beach weekend. Confirm the date, buy tickets through the venue, and book a stay with a kitchen and parking so the logistics stay easy. In 2026, a mid-November oceanfront stay is a calm alternative to the event-season rush.
Planning your concert weekend? Sunny Florida Rentals books direct with a local Daytona Beach team and no mandatory resort fees. Browse our oceanfront units and check your dates.
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