Christmas Crackers in July

Beat the summer heat and celebrate the holidays a little early with a night of pure festive vibes! Join us at the Alberta Street Pub on July 25, 2026, at 9PM for an unseasonably jolly mid-year variety bash.

We’re serving up a packed lineup of holiday hits, special guest sets, and a festive mix of live music from the Christmas Crackers, Baldy & The Hairs, and DJ XMAS Elliot spinning the decks.

Grab your friends, dust off your holiday gear, and don’t miss out on this unique, in-person night of music and good times. See you there!

Dust off your festive holiday gear and leave the heat at the door. On July 25 at 9PM, the Alberta Street Pub is transforming into a mid-year winter wonderland for an unseasonably jolly variety bash. Join us for an evening of musical cheer, outrageous holiday fun, and festive community as we celebrate Christmas in July with a star-studded lineup ready to make your summer absolutely magical:

Blast off into the season as Portland’s own holiday originalists crash the summer stage to “make the Yuletide gay” all over again! Famous for their fabulous debut Get Christmassy—featuring the iconic anthems "GAYXMAS" and “So Christmas”—the Crackers are back to bring you the bold, joyfully unhinged vibe of their sophomore album, Welcome To Christmas. Their set features the dance-floor heater “Santa’s In the Club,” the sharp and cheeky “Don’t Fuck With Christmas,” and the irresistible single “Cookies.” It’s a synthy, cosmic, and campy spin on holiday pop that only the Crackers could dream up, warming the room with their signature blend of kitsch, charm, and seasonal sparkle. Between the nostalgia of their glittering past and their newest interstellar chapter, nobody does pure festive delight quite like the Crackers!

The forecast calls for freezing temperatures this July because this hit-maker is in the house! Known for an incredible catalog of alternative favorites, Baldy & The Hairs is pivoting from his massive hits to bring some seriously fun, crowd-pleasing Christmas songs to the summer stage. He knows how to craft a melody that stays stuck in your head, and his acoustic energy is guaranteed to get everyone singing along.

Keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long, DJ XMAS Elliot is taking over the decks. Known for knowing exactly how to get a party going, Elliot will be spinning a high-octane mix of festive beats, holiday remixes, and summer jams to keep the good vibes rolling.

Grab your friends and secure your spot for the ultimate mid-year holiday mashup. Don’t miss out on this unique, in-person event—see you there!

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