The Hallé – Christmas Family Concert

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The Hallé – Christmas Family Concert at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre 9 December 2018 Tickets from £17.50 — Book now

Join Alasdair Malloy and Santa’s little helpers, the Hallé, for the annual fun-filled festive family concert, full of sing-alongs, jingle-alongs, seasonal surprises, orchestral antics and audience amazement. The perfect way to start a family Christmas, this cracker of a concert is so popular, even Father Christmas takes time out to attend. Why not get into the spirit and dress up as a snowman or Rudolph?

If you have any sleigh bells – homemade or real – then bring them along and join in.

 

The Hallé – Christmas Family Concert at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre 9 December 2018 Tickets from £17.50 Book now

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