Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces 25 Minnesota stops for December 2026
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will make 25 stops in Minnesota from December 11 to 18, 2026. The tour features free concerts and supports local food banks. This Minnesota leg is part of a larger 182-stop journey that begins on November 19. The train will also visit the Chicago area and western Wisconsin during its December route. CPKC has released the full schedule and artist lineup for the 2026 season.
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- ✓ The CPKC Holiday Train makes 25 Minnesota stops between December 11 and 18, 2026.
- ✓ The 2026 tour consists of a 182-stop journey starting November 19.
- ✓ The train provides free concerts and collects donations for food banks.
- ✓ The route includes stops in the Chicago area and western Wisconsin.
What changed
CPKC released the specific dates, locations, and performer lineup for the 2026 Holiday Train tour.
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CPKC Holiday Train schedules 25 Minnesota stops for December 2026
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will make 25 stops in Minnesota from December 11 to 18, 2026. The tour features free concerts and supports local food banks. This Minnesota leg is part of a larger 182-stop journey that begins on November 19. The train will also visit the Chicago area and western Wisconsin during its December route. CPKC has released the full schedule and artist lineup for the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The Holiday Train is an annual event combining live music with charitable giving to combat food insecurity. It utilizes the rail network to bring festive performances to various communities. This year's route spans multiple states and provinces.
What is confirmed
- The CPKC Holiday Train makes 25 Minnesota stops between December 11 and 18, 2026.
- The 2026 tour consists of a 182-stop journey starting November 19.
- The train provides free concerts and collects donations for food banks.
- The route includes stops in the Chicago area and western Wisconsin.
What to watch next
- Release of specific stop times and performer names for each Minnesota location
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- Railfan & Railroad Magazine — CPKC Announces Schedule for 2026 Holiday Train
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- www.wxow.com — 2026 CPKC Holiday Train schedule, artist lineup announced
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