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The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
On 14th December our tour makes a special stop at Empire Hall, Leicester, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour
Celebrate this special time of year with us in Leicester and create memories together that will last a lifetime!
The Show
The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit, including:
Home Alone
Love Actually
Muppet Christmas Carol
The Nutcracker
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Bridget Jones Diary
Elf
The Christmas Orchestra promises a magical and energising festive journey, capturing the essence of Christmas, perfect for igniting your holiday spirit.
TICKET TYPES
GOLD VIP TICKETS
Tickets give you the best views at the event with the closest view of the stage and performance, plus a complimentary VIP concert programme.
VIP TICKETS
Tickets give you close views of the view of the stage and performance, plus a complimentary VIP concert programme. All VIP seats will be behind VIP Gold Seats.
CENTRAL SEATS / SIDE AISLE SEATS
All of these allocated seats will be unreserved seats, but you must keep to your allocated seating area due to capacity and allocations. Checks will be carried out throughout the night.
All Ticket types are unreserved seating and first come first serve.
Empire Hall
Sunday 14th December 2025
Early Concert: 18:00
Doors open: 17:15
Show starts: 18:00
Show ends: 19:15
Late Concert: 20:30
Doors open: 19:45
Show starts: 20:30
Show ends: 21:45
Disclaimer: The Christmas Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All ticket sales are final, we do not offer refunds.
