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

7 Jun

MusicCity Centre

Sing with the Hallé – Haydn’s The Creation

Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.

from £29.50

15 Feb

MusicManchester

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time at The Bridgewater Hall

The Hallé perform Philip Glass and Frans Lanting’s multi-media work celebrating the splendour of life on earth.

from £23.00

13 Feb

MusicManchester

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Angélique Kidjo sings Ifé Songs at The Bridgewater Hall

Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo gives the UK premiere of Philip Glass’s Ifè Songs, written for her in the Yoruba language.

from £23.00

Until 19 May

MusicManchester

International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall

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

from £8

5 Apr

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The Hallé – The Music of Star Wars at The Bridgewater Hall

Let the Hallé transport you to a galaxy far, far away…

from £18.00

13 Feb – 15 Feb

MusicManchester

The Hallé – Philip Glass Festival

A three-day celebration of living legend Philip Glass takes place in Manchester this February, courtesy of the Hallé and the RNCM.

from £23.00

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

With 312 luxurious bedrooms, the Grade II-listed Midland Hotel occupies one of the most beautiful and storied buildings in Manchester.

City Centre

Mount Street Dining Room and Bar

Experience traditional high-end British dining with modern flourishes at the glorious Midland Hotel on Peter Street.

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.

Manchester

Restaurant

Exhibition

Exhibition is an elegant dining hall on Peter Street, home to Jaan and other high-level independent kitchens.

Manchester

Restaurant

Jaan

Serving up exceptional Persian cuisine, this new food concept from the team behind Another Hand is a must-try.

City Centre

Restaurant

Nudo Sushi Box

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

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Factory International Membership

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ActivityManchester

Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall

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MusicManchester

International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall

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

from £8

A black woman sat down looking to the left.

Until 15 Jun

MusicLeeds

Sound Out Leeds 2024/25

Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.

from £10.00

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Until 23 Feb

Visual ArtsManchester

Factory International Autumn/ Winter Season at Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.

from £0

Until 5 May

DanceManchester

Dance:Music at the RNCM

Through a treasure trove of concerts, the RNCM’s initiative Dance:Music explores the symbiotic relationship between music and dance.

from £0.00

7 Feb

MusicManchester

Transatlantic Sessions at Aviva Studios

Folk musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the US will come together for an intimate live show at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International.

from £32.50

Female with long brown hair on black background with yellow spots

7 Feb

MusicManchester

Manchester Collective: Hidden Mechanisms at the RNCM

Exploring some of the best contemporary chamber music, Manchester Collective’s new Hidden Mechanism show comes to the RNCM.

from £12.50

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