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It's Here! The SiriusXM Holiday Music Channel Guide

Written By: CarPro | Nov 13, 2023 3:42:20 PM

Cue the holiday music! SiriusXM's holiday music channel lineup is live!   SiriusXM kicked off its holiday lineup last week, ahead of the rollout out of its revamped app and new subscription pricing beginning on December 14. There are 26 holiday channels this year, including three new ones: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Radio, Smokey’s Holiday Soul Town and Sleep Christmas. 

2023 SiriusXM Holiday Channel Lineup


Here's the full list of channels available either via app live streaming or on the radio (or both),  followed by channel descriptions:

  • Acoustic Christmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26 and Channel 17 from 12/24 to 12/26)
  • Christmas Spirit (app from 11/8 to 12/26 and Channel 63 from 12/6 to 12/26)
  • Cool Jazz Christmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Country Christmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26 and Channel 58 from 12/6 to 12/26)
  • Hallmark Channel Radio (Channel 107 from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Holiday Chill-Out (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Holiday Instrumentals (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Holiday Pops (app from 11/8 to 12/26 and Channel 78 from 12/24 to 12/25)
  • Holiday Soul (Channel 74 from 11/8 to 12/5)
  • Holiday Traditions (Channel 71 from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Holidays with The Tenors (app from 11/21 to 1/7)
  • Holly (Channel 79 from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Jingle Jamz (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Jolly Christmas (Channel 105 from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Kids Christmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Mannheim Steamroller Radio (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Navidad (app from 11/8 to 1/8)
  • New Year’s Nation (Channel 79 from 12/27 to 1/3)
  • Noël Incontournable (year-round on the app)
  • Radio Hanukkah (app from 12/6 to 12/16)
  • Real Jazz Holiday (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Rockin’ Xmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Sleep Christmas (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • Smokey’s Holiday Soul Town (Channel 74 from 12/6 to 12/26)
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra Radio (app from 11/8 to 12/26)
  • 70s/80s Holidays (app from 11/8 to 12/26)

Acoustic Christmas:   Hear new and classic holiday songs from well-known singer songwriters and bands like Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Norah Jones, The Lumineers and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 17 beginning December 24 through December 26.

Christmas Spirit: Christmas music and holiday favorites exclusively from contemporary Christian artists, with no commercial interruptions. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 63 beginning December 6 through December 26. 

Cool Jazz Christmas:  Pour the eggnog and let the festivities begin with Christmas classics from some of the greatest contemporary jazz instrumentalists including Dave Koz, Vince Guaraldi, Jonathan Butler and Boney James, plus a sprinkling of some of the smoothest vocals of the season from the likes of Anita Baker, Samara Joy, Take 6, and Natalie Cole.  Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26. 

Country Christmas: A wide-ranging assortment of country Christmas music spanning the generations of country, including Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, George Strait and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 58 beginning December 6 through December 26.

Hallmark Channel Radio: Hallmark Channel Radio is back for the holidays featuring timeless Christmas music and carols that celebrate the joy of the season. Hear the songs you love including music from this year’s all-new Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movies as well as the channel’s new app-exclusive themed radio mixes including the Mistletoe Kiss Mix, Peppermint Pop Christmas Mix and Cozy Christmas. Hallmark Channel Radio is the perfect way to embrace the wonder of the season with loved ones near and far. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 107 November 8 through December 26. 

Holiday Chill-Out: SiriusXM brings you a 24/7 Holiday Chill-Out channel featuring downtempo, chilled-out holiday favorites. ’Tis the season to relax. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26. 

Holiday Instrumentals: String, piano and orchestral versions of seasonal favorites designed to set the holiday mood. No vocals…just instruments playing holiday hits. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

Holiday Pops: This is where to tune if you're looking for classical Christmas carols and holiday favorites. You'll hear performances by some of the most iconic classical musicians, including Luciano Pavarotti, the New York Philharmonic, King’s College Choir, Boston Pops, Andrea Bocelli, and more. Listen exclusively on the SiriusXM app from November 8 to December 26 and tune in to channel 78 from December 24 through December 25.  

Holiday Soul: Classic soul and Motown holiday music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, along with R&B holiday favorites from the 80's including Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, James Brown, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, The Jackson 5, the Four Tops, The Supremes and more. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 74 November 8 through December 5.

Holiday Traditions: Traditional holiday songs from the ‘40s through the ‘60s by artists such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Doris Day, Ray Conniff, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. Available on the SiriusXM app year-round and channel 71 November 8 through December 26.

Holidays with The Tenors: Hanukkah, Christmas, comedy and more; celebrate the Holidays with The Tenors! Listen as they tell stories about the songs on their new album, Christmas with The Tenors. Plus, they’ve got the best mix of music from friends like Michael Bublé, Jann Arden, Bryan Adams and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 21 through January 7. 

Holly: Modern holiday hits featuring songs by Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Josh Groban, John Legend, Brenda Lee, Train, Gwen Stefani and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through January 8 and on channel 79 November 8 through December 26.

Jingle Jamz: Jingle Jamz features a mix of R&B and Hip-Hop artists from the 90’s to now, singing and rapping about the holidays! You'll hear music from artists like Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Gucci Mane, Mariah Carey, Run-D.M.C., John Legend and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

Jolly Christmas: Upbeat, energetic feel-good sing-along holiday hits from The Chipmunks and Gene Autry to Mariah Carey and Jose Feliciano. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 105 November 8 through December 26. 

Kids Christmas:  Songs the whole family will love, from holiday classics to today’s most jingle-jangling tunes. Rudolph, Santa Claus, and Frosty the Snowman take over the airwaves to delight both kids and kids-at-heart all season long. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26. 

Mannheim Steamroller Radio: Celebrate the holidays with Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller featuring their signature blend of symphonic, new age and rock inspired Christmas music. Explore more than three decades of their majestic sounds plus Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire music. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26. 

Navidad: Latin holiday music and traditional sounds, including Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Tito El Bambino, Marco Antonio Solís and Fania All-Stars. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through January 8. 

New Year's Nation: The ultimate New Year's celebration playlist with the best pop, rhythm, dance and hip-hop hits from across the nation to ring in 2024. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 79 December 27 through January 3.

Noël Incontournable: Holiday music channel featuring Francophone Christmas classics and contemporary holiday hits from the ‘60s to today with music from Ginette Reno, Bruno Pelletier and Laurence Nerbonne. Available year-round on the SiriusXM app.

Radio Hanukkah: An extensive collection of Hanukkah-themed music, including contemporary, traditional and children’s selections as well as daily reflections and prayers related to the holiday. Available on the SiriusXM app December 6 through December 26. 

Real Jazz Holiday: Bop and swing under the mistletoe with some of the most memorable Christmas classics.  Hear jazz masters like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and the Count Basie Orchestra to today’s stars like Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Samara Joy and Christian McBride. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

Rockin’ Xmas: Christmas songs that Rock including hits from AC/DC, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, U2, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Eagles, Blink-182 and more. Trim your tree and fill your stockings and ears with Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Rock, Hair Metal and Blues Rock.  Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

Sleep Christmas: Drift off to meditative versions of classic Christmas melodies and stay well-rested throughout the holidays with Sleep Christmas. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

Smokey’s Holiday Soul Town: Celebrate the season with Smokey Robinson as he plays soulful holiday favorites from the ‘60's, ‘70's and ‘80's. From standards by Etta James and Eartha Kitt to classics from Stevie Wonder and The Temptations - you'll hear them all in Smokey's Holiday Soul Town! Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 74 beginning December 6 through December 26.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Radio: ‘Tis the season for the multi-generational holiday tradition Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Dive into the realm where rock music pushes classical’s boundaries, where holiday classics fuse with powerful electric guitars, and where a diverse lineup of vocalists come together to create storytelling like no other. Hear the band’s iconic Christmas discography, exclusive concert recordings, original shows hosted by band members and much more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

70s/80s Holidays: Sing-along to the biggest and most familiar Christmas and holiday songs from the 1970s & ‘80s. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.

For more info and to download the SiriusXM holiday channel guide click here.

While making its next-gen announcement last week, the music streaming service also said it's focused on expanding distribution agreements with automakers and others. This includes an expanded agreement with Polestar which is expected to launch 360L in select model year 2024 Polestar vehicles.