Singalong Christmas carols and orchestral movie soundtracks among Christmas events at The Bridgewater Hall 

The full Christmas programme at The Bridgewater Hall has been announced, with plenty of festive events on the bill over the coming weeks. 

The beautiful concert hall’s line-up includes singalong Christmas carols and live orchestras bringing movie magic to life. 

You’ll be able to see soundtracks from blockbuster films and TV shows like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones performed by a full symphony orchestra. 

The music of legendary film composers Hans Zimmer and John Williams will then go head-to-head in an epic concert celebrating their scores. 

And it’ll be Christmas overload with All I Want for Christmas… Live!, a brand-new show combining festive pop hits with singing, dancing, and even fireworks. 

The upcoming concerts at Bridgewater Hall make for a perfect Christmas night out – here are some highlights. 

The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond

Sunday 10 December 

It’s one of the biggest film franchises of all time, with an epic score – and the music of The Lord of the Rings will be performed by a full symphony orchestra at this Bridgewater Hall event. 

J.R.R. Tolkein’s The Hobbit will also be included, along with fantasy TV show Game of Thrones. 

There’ll be a stunning choir on hand too to deliver a concert full of the greatest movie music of all time.

All I Want For Christmas…Live!

Tuesday 19 December 

A brand-new show presented by Raymond Gubbay, All I Want For Christmas…Live! will blend festive pop hits and traditional favourites. 

There’ll be a dazzling live ensemble including The Manchester Concert Orchestra and four headline singers, plus dancers, fireworks, lights, and incredible live music. 

Christmas Carol Singalong

24 December

What better way to welcome Christmas Eve than by singing your way into the big day, with a huge carol singalong?

Jonathan Cohen will lead his audience through the very best seasonal classics in a family-friendly extravaganza. 

Expect to be belting out songs including Jingle Bells, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Merry Christmas Everyone, Frosty the Snowman, and carols like Good King Wenceslas, O come, all ye Faithful, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

The Music of Zimmer Vs Williams

Wednesday 27 December 

The worlds of two of the world’s most legendary film composers of all time – Hanz Zimmer and John Williams – will collide this winter at the Bridgewater Hall. 

This epic concert will celebrate the movie scores of both men, whose CVs including E.T., Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman Begins, Star Wars, and many more. 

Find out more and book your tickets at bridgewater-hall.co.uk/christmas-concerts-at-the-bridgewater-hall.

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