The Hallé at Christmas

Name: The Hallé at Christmas
Start: 2018-12-13T19:00:00
End: 2018-12-29T22:00:00
Location: The Bridgewater Hall

Johnny James, Managing Editor Last Updated 12 November 2018

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The Hallé at Christmas at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre 13 — 29 December 2018 Tickets from £15.50 — Book now

We are inching ever closer to that merry old time of year, and as usual the Hallé has a wonderful Christmas season lined up. The Hallé at Christmas will celebrate great Scandinavian composers (Finlandia), feature live accompaniment to classic films (The Snowman and Casino Royale), and invite world-renowned guest artists to lead joyous festivities (Hallé Extravaganza with Noah Stewart). Out of a wide range of concerts (which you can find listed in full on the Hallé’s website), we’ve selected our top picks.

The Hallé at Christmas at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre 13 — 29 December 2018 Tickets from £15.50 Book now

What's on at The Bridgewater Hall

Horrible Christmas: Horrible Histories at The Bridgewater Hall

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Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas

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from £21.50

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The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Bridgewater Hall

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from £33.50

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The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world renowned choirs to Manchester.

from £14.50

Until 2 Dec

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An outstanding orchestra live in a world-class concert hall – read about the BBC Philharmonic’s Autumn Season at The Bridgewater Hall.

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3 Dec

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Hallé Family Christmas Concert at The Bridgewater Hall

Join the Hallé and presenter Tom Redmond as they unwrap a magical Christmas adventure with a gift that just keeps giving…

from £17.50

Where to go near The Hallé at Christmas

Manchester

Restaurant

Midland Tea Room

Dating back to 1903, Manchester’s stately Midland Hotel now has its own dedicated tea room. Expect traditional offerings in elegant surroundings.

City Centre

Hotel

The Midland Hotel

One of the most famous hotels in Manchester, and one of the most lavishly decorated to boot

City Centre

Mount Street Dining Room and Bar

Traditional high-end British dining with modern flourishes at the esteemed Midland Hotel in Manchester.

City Centre

Event venue

Manchester Central Convention Centre

Manchester Central Convention Centre is the city’s main conferences and events centre, housed in the former Manchester Central railway station.

City Centre

Society Manchester

Society Manchester is a glorious indoor and outdoor space in the very heart of the city, with five street food vendors to choose from and a range of high-quality drinks.

Manchester

Restaurant

Friska

Latest branch of Friska, the independent healthy fast food chain.

Manchester

Restaurant

Don Giovanni

Traditional Italian restaurant, serving everything from pizza to steak. All this in a large modern venue with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Manchester

Bar or Pub

Haunt MCR

Haunt MCR is a speciality coffee shop and wine bar located on Manchester’s bustling Peter Street.

City Centre

Restaurant

ONDA Pasta Bar

ONDA is a treat for the tastebuds. Long dark wood tables are shared by eager diners, as tapas-style plates of fresh pasta and other Italian dishes are ferried around the restaurant.

City Centre

Event venue

3Space Manchester

The building consists of five floors of 10,000sqft in an L shape configuration – three of which are open-plan and the other two floors are divided into studio size spaces.

City Centre

Restaurant

Nudo Sushi Box

Nudo Sushi Box on Manchester’s Oxford Road specialises in freshly-prepared boxes of – you guessed it – sushi.

City Centre

Bar or Pub

Peveril Of The Peak

Iconic Manchester pub adorned with the sorts of bottle green, yellow and brown Victorian tiles that are a reclamation yard’s dream – this gem of a boozer is named after Sir Walter Scott’s novel of the same name and was a favourite hang-out of Eric Cantona.

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Until 25 Feb 2024

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Interactive Music Tours at Old Chapel Music CIC

Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.

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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall

Sing a range of songs in the Folk and World Music Choir, learn how to get the most out of your voice whilst making new friends.

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Golden Voices Choir at Band on the Wall

A relaxed and friendly choir for over fifties, Golden Voices Choir brings people together from all walks to life to sing, laugh and have fun.

Until 2 Dec

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BBC Philharmonic Autumn Season 2023

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from £14.50

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International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall

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from £14.50

Synagogue Nights at Manchester Jewish Museum

Until 3 Dec

MusicCheetham Hill

Synagogue Nights 2023 at Manchester Jewish Museum

An intimate series of evening events taking place in the atmospheric and beautiful surroundings of Manchester Jewish Museum. Step out and experience something new.

from £11.00

Until 15 Dec

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RNCM Autumn Season

The RNCM’s Autumn Season brings with it an incredibly diverse programme of live music from across the genre spectrum. Here are our highlights.

from £8.50

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