Christmas Theatre and Concerts

Creative Tourist

As the big day approaches, you can always count on the North’s theatres and concert halls to pull out all the festive stops. We round up the cream of the crop right here, from award-winning theatre that will hit you right in the festive feels to Christmas concerts that go a little extra.

Our top picks

Acosta Danza – Nutcracker in Havana at Lowry

Nutcracker in Havana at Lowry, Manchester, 27–28 January 2025, from £32.00 - Book now

Blow away those January blues with Carlos Acosta’s explosive Cuban take on the festive ballet classic.

Contemporary Dance at The Lowry
Nutcracker in Havana by Acosta; ; Choreography - Carlos Acosta, Music - Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo, set design and projection by Nina Dunn , lighting by Andrew Exeter , NORWICH, Theatre Royal, 2024, Credit: Johan Persson
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