Linkin Park Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar

The black box keeps things simple: the band name in silver, the Linkin Park logo inside a holly wreath, candy canes, a red bow, and a small tag that reads “One Step Closer to Christmas”. It is a line every fan will hear in Chester Bennington’s voice.

From Hybrid Theory to From Zero

Linkin Park formed in Agoura Hills, California, in the late 1990s and released Hybrid Theory in 2000. Its first single was “One Step Closer”, and “In the End” followed; the album is often cited as the best-selling debut of the 21st century. Over the next two decades the band moved between nu-metal, rap, electronic music and pop without losing the audience that grew up with them.

In July 2017 Chester Bennington died, and for years it was unclear whether the band would continue. In 2024 Linkin Park returned with Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums alongside Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn, released the album From Zero, and took the From Zero World Tour around the world. This calendar honours both chapters.

Box art and the numbered layout of the set.

The “In the End” Piece

One figure stands apart: a winged figure on a base reading “In the End”. It is a quiet tribute to Chester, named for the song that closed so many of the band’s shows. Next to the playful Santa-hat figures, it gives the set a moment of remembrance.

Design Groups

• Band figures: past and present members with guitars, a drum kit, turntables and microphones, several with name plates on their bases.
• Christmas versions: figures in red and green suits, Santa hats and snowy bases.
• Tributes and icons: the winged “In the End” figure, a logo wreath, an angel statue and the Hybrid Theory soldier.

All 24 pieces are flat printed acrylic, even though the photos render them as standing figures. The numbering in our product photo only presents the set; it is not the order behind the windows.

Figure designs on a tree, including the Chester Bennington piece and the winged “In the End” design.

Box and Ornament Details

• Box: 13.5 × 18 × 3 cm paper countdown box, 135 g, with perforated windows and a plastic inner tray.
• Ornaments: 24 flat acrylic pieces, about 3.2 × 3.2 cm each, printed on both sides (one matte, one gloss).
• Hanging: each piece has a punched hole for a hook or ribbon.
• Before hanging: peel the protective film from both faces.

The black box on a desk with a row of band figures in front.

More Music Gifts

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Questions From Fans

Does the set include both line-ups?

Yes. The designs cover past and present members, with a separate tribute piece for Chester.

Are the figures 3D?

No. They are flat acrylic ornaments printed with the artwork; the photos show the designs rendered in 3D.

What should I do before hanging each piece?

Peel the protective film off both faces, then hang it by the punched hole.