Alice Cooper will bring his annual ‘Christmas Pudding’ benefit concert back to Phoenix on Dec. 12, with Dee Snider, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, and John 5 and the Creatures joining the rock legend for the 24th edition of the event. The concert will be held at Celebrity Theatre, with proceeds benefiting Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix, Mesa and Goodyear.
Christmas Pudding remains one of Cooper’s signature charitable events, combining performances by established rock acts with appearances by young local artists to support the Solid Rock programs. The nonprofit centers provide young people ages 12 to 20 with access to music, dance, art and vocational programs. The fundraiser began in 2001 as part of Cooper and his wife Sheryl’s effort to establish a dedicated youth facility. That goal was realized in 2012 with the opening of the original Rock Teen Center, and the Solid Rock organization has since expanded to three locations.
The 2026 program will also include the Solid Rock Dance Company and performers selected through the annual Proof is in the Pudding competition, which gives emerging artists an opportunity to appear at the benefit. Cooper said, “We are excited to celebrate our 24th year with another incredible lineup of artists who generously give their time and talent to support the teens at our three Teen Centers.”
The 2026 concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. For ticket information, head HERE.
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