Top 15 classical Christmas concerts nationwide in the UK, scheduled for 2024
A Celebration of Christmas Classical Music Concerts Across the UK
This winter, the UK is set to be filled with the enchanting sounds of Christmas as various orchestras and choirs take centre stage in a series of unmissable concerts. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated events.
Celebration of Christmas Carols
The festive spirit is in full swing as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a Celebration of Christmas Carols at Poole Lighthouse on 23 December. Tickets for this joyful event can be booked through the respective event website. The Ulster Orchestra will also be spreading Christmas cheer with their Christmas celebration on 17 December at Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Tickets cost £26.
Christmas Parties
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Christmas party on 21 December at CBSO Hall, Birmingham, while the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will host a Christmas party on Saturday, 14 December, at their hall in Liverpool.
Classical Ballet and More
Fans of ballet will delight in The Nutcracker, performed by the English National Ballet from December to January at London Coliseum. Tickets cost £20. The London Symphony Orchestra will present a Christmas Swing concert on 18 and 19 December at The Barbican in London, and the Philharmonia Orchestra will perform with King's College Choir on 20 December at The Barbican, London.
Choral Performances
The Sixteen choir will perform at Cadogan Hall in London on 16 and 17 December, and Manchester Camerata will perform Handel's Messiah on 22 December at Victoria Hall, Hanley, Staffordshire. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will host a Christmas concert from 19 to 22 December, and Bryn Terfel will join the WNO Orchestra for a Christmas concert from 16 to 20 December at various venues.
Special Performances
Sir Antonio Pappano, the music director of the London Symphony Orchestra, will lead the Christmas Swing concert. The Incredible Kantos Chamber Choir will join the orchestra for the performance. Tickets cost £10. The Royal Northern Sinfonia presents a Christmas concert on 20 December at The Glasshouse, Newcastle.
Orchestral Season 2025-2026
For those who prefer a longer musical journey, the Warwick Arts Centre Orchestral Season 2025-2026 offers a variety of concerts, including performances by the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra, Armonico Consort, BBC Concert Orchestra, and University ensembles. Ticket prices vary, with affordable Lunchtime Concerts (£5 or free) and standard pricing for orchestral concerts.
Unique Experiences
NSO Presents Club Classics Live London at The Gig Space, Peckham Levels, offers a unique choir rave experience with Northants Sings Out performing reimagined club anthems. The Royal Albert Hall traditionally hosts classical concerts and special seasonal performances during the winter months, including festive concert series.
For precise tickets and booking information, checking the official venue websites is recommended closer to the event dates. These events represent a selection of live classical orchestral and choral concerts across the UK during the winter 2025–2026 season and include major orchestras, youth ensembles, and innovative crossover choirs.
The London Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Swing concert, featuring classical music, is one of the most anticipated entertainment events this season, taking place at The Barbican in London on 18 and 19 December.
Music lovers across the UK can enjoy a diverse range of classical music entertainment in the form of various orchestral and choral concerts throughout the winter season, from Handel's Messiah performed by the Manchester Camerata to The Nutcracker ballet by the English National Ballet at London Coliseum.
