Matisyahu - Festival of Lights

Matisyahu brings his Festival of Lights show to 9:30 Club, drawing on nearly two decades of genre-blending music and spiritual exploration. The performance features material from his evolving catalog, including songs shaped by reggae, hip-hop, alternative rock, and inventive pop, as well as music from his release *Hold The Fire*.

The show’s musical perspective reflects Matisyahu’s Jewish heritage and longstanding interest in the connections between spirituality, reggae, and the Old Testament traditions that influenced his work. His career includes the breakout song “King Without a Crown,” the Grammy-nominated, Billboard No. 1 album *Youth*, and the Gold-certified “One Day.” His live performances have developed into high-energy sets with an increasing emphasis on improvisation.

When: Thursday, December 10

Doors: 7 PM

Tickets: Price not available

Featured artist: Matisyahu

Music: The performance may draw from Matisyahu’s broader catalog, including “King Without a Crown” and “One Day,” as well as *Hold The Fire*. The release’s lead single, “Fireproof,” was inspired by a fire-related dream and explores themes connected to his spiritual and creative life.

Background: Matisyahu grew up outside New York City listening to jam bands such as Phish and the Grateful Dead before discovering reggae and its connections to Old Testament traditions. His early recordings combined reggae, Jewish spirituality, and roots influences. Over time, his sound expanded into a shifting blend of reggae, hip-hop, alternative rock, and pop, while his Jewish heritage remained central to his artistic identity.

Venue: 9:30 Club

Address: 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Note: Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime, and tickets suspected of being purchased primarily for resale may be canceled at the discretion of 9:30 Club or Ticketmaster. Buyers may also be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.