The Bridgewater Hall unveils full programme of festive events for Christmas

Christmas is nearly upon us and gearing up in style is Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, which has just unveiled its festive programme for 2022.

Running from Sunday December 11th to Tuesday January 3rd is an unmissable lineup of shows for the whole family to enjoy at the most wonderful time of the year.

Here’s what’s on…

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A Dickensian Christmas

A Dickensian Christmas will be kick starting the festivities with a sublime selection of carols, classics, and readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Stephen Mangan.

Following this, audiences can toast the Christmas spirit and join in with season favourites including Joy to the World, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful and many more.

A Dickensian Christmas, Sunday December 11th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas at the Movies

Christmas at the Movies will be bringing the greatest music from a selection of classic festive films together for one magical concert.

Music will be performed by the talented Manchester Concert Orchestra, with popular songs from the likes of The Polar Express, Elf, E.T. Home Alone, White Christmas, Love Actually, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street and The Snowman.

Christmas at the Movies, Thursday December 15th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas Spectacular

The Christmas Spectacular is returning to The Bridgewater Hall for the ultimate Christmas party, with an extravagant show full of festive fun.

Guest singers Kerry Ellis and Ricardo Afonso will be taking to the stage with the best Christmas hits in a sensational night of music, song and dance complete with all things Christmassy.

Christmas Spectacular, Monday December 19th. Get tickets here.

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Horrible Christmas

Brand new for 2022, Horrible Histories proudly presents a hilarious and heart-warming family adventure through the darker side of Christmas.

In the unique play, the likes of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas will join forces to save the festive season in Horrible Christmas.

Horrible Christmas, Tuesday December 20th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas Carol Singalong

The Bridgewater Hall’s Christmas Eve tradition, Christmas Carols Singalong, is back this year  with Jonathan Cohen leading viewers through the very best Christmas carols and songs in one irresistibly family-friendly extravaganza.

Christmas Carol Singalong, Saturday December 24th. Get tickets here.

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Last Night of the Christmas Proms

There’s plenty to look forward to after Christmas Day with The Manchester Concert Orchestra set to perform a stellar selection of rousing classics including Ravel’s Bolero, Elgar’s Nimrod, Puccini’s Nessun Dorma and many more at Last Night of the Christmas Proms.

Last Night of the Christmas Proms, Monday December 26th. Get tickets here.

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The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams will be bringing the very best epic scores from the two greatest film composers of all time with music from Gladiator, Superman, Man of Steel, Harry Potter, Inception, Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight Rises, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Jaws, E.T. and many more.

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams, Tuesday December 27th. Get tickets here.

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The UK’s renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will be returning to give guests a magical trip down memory lane, performing wartime chart toppers and swinging hits from the forties, directed by legendary band-leader Ray McVay.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wednesday December 28th. Get tickets here.

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The Nutcracker

Into the New Year, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet and Orchestra arrive in Manchester as part of their debut UK season where they will delight you with breath-taking performances of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker, Monday January 2nd and Tuesday January 3rd. Get tickets here.