CHRISTMAS CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Christmas Concerts in Manchester
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
St Helens Theatre Royal
Sun 2 Nov - Sun 21 Dec 2025
London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 27 - Sun 28 Dec 2025
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Tue 16 - Wed 17 Dec 2025
Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Concorde Conference Centre
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Dec 2025
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 2 November 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...The Crooners - Christmas Special
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 8 November 2025
Superbly original, hilariously festive, and bursting with seasonal cheer, The Crooners Christmas Special is the ultimate Christmas comedy music show. Packed with laugh-out-loud antics, sharp one-liners, and a dazzling dose of Big Band swing...Step Into Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 14 November 2025
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers. This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for Ch...A Fairytale for Christmas
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 November 2025
'Tis the season to be jolly as the ultimate Irish Christmas concert is back. After four back-to-back sell-out tours (as Fairytale of New York), and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of ...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...Christmas with Anna Lapwood
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood is bringing an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK's most stunning venues. Anna Lapwood MBE is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, an...Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson...The Hallé - Rush Hour: Nutcracker Selection
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
Hear the magic of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, conducted by Maria Seletskaja, Music Director of the English National Ballet. From the 'Chinese Dance' (Tea), through the 'Trepak', to the 'Arabian Dance', Tchaikovsky's abridged score of the ...Lindstrøm & Vålerenga Man Choir - The Little Drummer Boy
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
Celebrating 30 years of Paper Recordings and 10 years of Sprechen, both Manchester record labels have joined forces to bring one of the pioneers of the Norwegian dance music sound, Lindstrom, to Aviva Studios for a very special live per...The Hallé - Messiah
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Grammy winner Jeannette Sorrell is joined by some of the country's finest opera stars and the Halle Choir for an innovative and theatrical production of Handel's classic. Jeannette Sorrell's approach to Handel's Messiah has been universally...The Hallé - Christmas Family Concert: Sleigh Ride Adventure
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Hop aboard for a musical sleigh ride adventure with the Halle! With a little help from conductor Euan Shields, your fantastic orchestra, and the brilliant Halle Youth Training Choir, we'll explore Christmas music, old and new. Together, we'...Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, stand-up comic, Would I Lie To You? host and Hollywood actor Rob Brydon will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. A wonderful ...Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...The Albion Christmas Band
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
The Albion Christmas Band, a spin-off from the legendary 1970's folk rock act The Albion Band - alongside The Albion Country Band, and The Albion Dance Band - was originally formed in 2005 by musician Ashley Hutchings, a founding member of ...Tony Hadley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...The Hallé - Christmas Cracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
Let the Halle add a little extra sparkle to your festive season with a selection box of your all-time favourite Christmas hits. Deck the halls and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year with the Halle's Christmas Cracker - a fest...The Hallé - Carol Concerts
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Step into the timeless magic of Christmas with the Halle's ever-popular carol concerts. This cherished tradition truly signifies the start of the festive season for many of you, so immerse yourself in the heart-warming music and carols, per...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite wi...The Christmas Orchestra
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season as The Christmas Orchestra is back with their unique concert experience. Celebrate this special time of year with a concert performed live by a 16-piece chamber orchestra supported with ...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra. A Universal Pictures production, The Holiday stars Cameron...St Agnes Fountain (Chris Leslie, Chris While & Julie Matthews)
The Met, Bury
Thursday 18 December 2025
Affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band', the beloved St Agnes Fountain have toured every December since 2001 bar one (and we all know which one that was!). Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this D...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Sunday 21 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 22 December 2025
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a fi...The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Featuring Dean Martin's sensational Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, with Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Mark Adams as Dean Martin, and George Daniel Long as Sammy Davis Jr, The Definitive R...Baked A La Ska - Ska of Wonder Christmas Party
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Baked A La Ska are the heavy heavy sound of Manchester; an 11 piece band of assembled oddballs and pranksters fronted by an unholy trio of singers and featuring one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester with the "chops to make you ...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 December 2025
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinematic...The Hallé - Gatsby & The Jazz Age
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour! Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing's Tommy Blaize, along with the silky soun...The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 January 2026
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm. Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Halle, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved ...London Concertante - Christmas Baroque by Candlelight
