Christmas all wrapped up Magical music, traditions old and new, a blockbuster film and family fun, and plenty of laughter too – we’re bringing you everything you wished for this Christmas. So come together and celebrate the season with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Thursday 4 December 7.30pm
Liszt Orpheus
Bruch Violin Concerto No.1
Tchaikovsky Symphony No.1, ‘Winter Daydreams’
Lawrence Foster conductor
Daniel Lozakovich violin
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Some pieces are popular for a reason, and when it comes to Bruch’s First Violin Concerto, it’s not hard to hear why – there’s something irresistible about its blend of musical fireworks and heart-melting melody. Bringing it to life tonight is phenomenal young Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich.
Conductor Lawrence Foster begins with Liszt’s luscious hymn to music, and ends with Tchaikovsky’s youthful symphony: a master of melody, walking in a winter wonderland.
Tickets
£59, £54, £44, £38, £30, £20
Saturday 13 December 7.30pm
Edwin Outwater conductor
Peaches Christ presenter
Baga Chipz, Ginger Johnson, Kyran Thrax, Le Gateau Chocolat and Kerry Ellis
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Fierce, fabulous and raucously festive! It’s a Christmas night out unlike any other. Forget those Christmas lights, it’s our Queens shining on stage tonight… Drag sensations Peaches Christ, Baga Chipz, Ginger Johnson, Kyran Thrax and Le Gateau Chocolat come together with Queen of the West End Kerry Ellis, conductor Edwin Outwater and the Orchestra for a Queer Christmas extravaganza.
Together, our stars will werk the Philharmonic Hall stage, serving up shady Christmas roasts, belting out classics in their own unique way (‘Slay Ride’, anyone?), and delivering an all-round, more-themerrier, roof-raising night of outrageous festive fun.
So whether you’re on the naughty or nice list, gather your friends and chosen family, step into your fiercest festive looks, and let’s sashay into Christmas!
Tickets
£65, £57, £47, £42, £39, £25
Please note, this concert has an age restriction of 18+ and will contain adult themes.
Saturday 13 December 10pm
A Christmas Gaiety might be over, but let’s keep the party going! Join us in the Music Room after the concert for even more fun and fabulousness… Liverpool’s own It’s Charlie will be your DJ for the night, serving up only the biggest dancefloor anthems and everyone’s favourite Christmas classics. And we’re throwing in a special little festive treat from us – every ticket includes one free drink at the bar. It’s going to be iconic.
Please note, a ticket for this event does not also grant entry for A Christmas Gaiety: A Queer Festive Extravaganza. A separate ticket is needed for the concert.
Tickets
£30
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Friday 19 December 7.30pm
Saturday 20 December 7.30pm
Monday 22 December 7.30pm*
Tuesday 23 December 7.30pm
Matthew Hamilton conductor
Benjamin Appl baritone/presenter
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir
Paul Whittaker OBE & Stephen Heselton BSL Interpreters*
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
They’re the star of the season – our legendary Spirit of Christmas concerts! In the biggest and best celebration in town, we’ll bring you classic carols, seasonal readings, audience singalongs and festive fun, all wrapped up and delivered by the fabulous baritone Benjamin Appl. He’ll be hosting the entire extravaganza and of course treating us to some musical magic along the way… So come along and join Benjamin, Matthew, the Orchestra and our Choirs in Liverpool’s great musical festive tradition – it just wouldn’t be Christmas without it!
Tickets
£65, £57, £50, £47, £42, £39, £37, £25
Buy your Christmas Programme 2025 in advance –go to page 11 for further details.
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*BSL interpretation provided at the 22 December performance –call 0151 709 3789 or email ticketing@liverpoolphil.com to book suitable seats.
Saturday 20 December 11.30am & 2.30pm*
Sunday 21 December 2.30pm
Alasdair Malloy presenter
Ellie Slorach conductor
Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choirs
Kate Labno BSL Interpreter*
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
There’s only a few sleeps to go until the big day, but Santa Claus is getting ready to throw his little elves an absolute cracker of a Christmas party – and of course you’re invited! With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and our Children’s Choirs providing a sparkling soundtrack, get ready for seasonal singalongs, plenty of dancing, and fun and games galore in this family festive extravaganza. RSVP as soon as you can – Santa can’t wait to see you there!
These concerts are designed for 5-10 year olds, but all the family are welcome!
Concerts will last for approximately one hour without an interval.
Tickets
Adult: £30, £19, £16
Child: £19, £15, £11
Tickets for children under 18 months are free but must be booked in advance.
BSL interpretation provided at the *2.30pm performance on Saturday 20 December – call 0151 709 3789 or email ticketing@liverpoolphil.com to book suitable seats.
Live Orchestra
Sunday 28 December 2pm & 7pm Monday 29 December 7pm
Dirk Brossé conductor
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.
Welcome... to Jurassic Park.
This performance will be approximately 2.5 hours long and will include an interval.
Tickets
£65, £57, £50, £47, £42, £39, £37, £25
Under 25s - £18 tickets (price bands C-D only, limited availability)
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Wednesday 31 December 7.30pm
Alfonso Casado Trigo conductor
Gloria Onitiri, Ako Mitchell and Nick Shirm vocalists
Amy Lawson BSL Interpreter
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
2026 might be just around the corner, but tonight we’re heading back to the 70s and straight to the disco… It’s New Year’s Eve – the greatest of all Boogie Nights – so get dressed up in your finest disco attire and join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and sensational vocalists for dancefloor fillers such as ‘I Will Survive’, ‘YMCA’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Blame It on the Boogie’, ‘It’s Raining Men’ and more! And the sparkliest of occasions calls for the sparkliest of drinks, so all tickets include a glass of fizz delivered to your seat.
This performance will be approximately 2 hours 15 minutes long and will include an interval.
Tickets
£70, £62, £52, £47, £44, £29
BSL interpretation provided at this performance – call 0151 709 3789 or email ticketing@liverpoolphil.com to book suitable seats.
Saturday 10 January 7pm
Laurence Cummings conductor
Fflur Wyn soprano
Reginald Mobley countertenor
Nick Pritchard tenor
George Humphreys baritone
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
Matthew Hamilton Director of Choirs and Singing
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Hallelujah! Handel’s Messiah isn’t just an oratorio, it’s a national treasure. From Ev’ry Valley to For Unto Us a Child is Born, and of course the Hallelujah chorus, everybody already knows some of the tunes, but to hear the whole thing performed live is pretty much as good as music gets. Baroque music
expert Laurence Cummings and the full Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir storm the heavens tonight. For many, it’s an annual tradition. Why not make it yours?
Buy your Christmas Programme 2025 in advance –go to page 11 for further details.
Tickets
£65, £57, £47, £42, £39, £25
The Wassail with Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden
Sunday 30 November 7.30pm
The Tung Auditorium
Close Up Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band: A Festive Fanfare
Wednesday 3 December 7.30pm
The Tung Auditorium
A Feeling of Christmas with Rebecca Ferguson
Saturday 6 December 7.30pm
Join Rebecca and friends to start the Christmas celebrations in style. This festive show will bring the perfect mix of Christmas favourites, hits from Rebecca’s own catalogue, and classic dance anthems too.
VIP tickets are also available, which include access to the best stalls seats, an intimate pre-show Q&A with Rebecca, and signed merchandise.
Sixth Annual Christmas Show Astles & The Balloon Moon Orchestra
Wednesday 3 December 8pm Music Room
The Albion Christmas Show Thursday 11 December 8pm Music Room
Live at Christmas: Simon Amstell, Lucy Beaumont, Phil Wang, Sarah Keyworth
Wednesday 17 December 7.30pm
RGL presents Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas Thursday 18 December 4.15pm & 7pm
It’s A Wonderful Life (cert U)
Sunday 21 December 7.30pm Wednesday 24 December 3pm
Lunchtime Concert
Christmas Organ Recital
Monday 22 December 1pm
The Muppet Christmas Carol (cert U)
Wednesday 24 December 11am
RGL presents New Year’s Day Proms
Thursday 1 January 3pm
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0151 709 3789 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm*)
Box Office, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP (Monday-Friday noon-5pm*)
*Box Office and phone lines are also open 2 hours prior to the start of each event in the main Hall.
10% per ticket administrative fee (plus £2.50 postage, or free e-tickets). There is no charge for in person bookings, or Silver Members and above.
Generous group discounts of up to 20% are available for most concerts. For more details, email groupbookings@liverpoolphil.com or call 0151 709 3789.
Packed with concert lyrics, exclusive interviews and artist bios, purchase your Christmas Concert Programme for £8 when you buy your tickets online or at the Box Office. Concerts included in the programme are Spirit of Christmas and Messiah. You will collect your programme on the evening of your chosen concert.
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