Whether it’s a present for a loved one, or a chance to spend time with family and friends, Liverpool Philharmonic has Christmas all wrapped up.

With world-class musicians, comedians, drag queens and film screenings, Liverpool Philharmonic are presenting everything from Santa’s Christmas Party to a Fabulous Festive Extravaganza.

Highlights include:

• The acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing works from Tchaikovsky and Handel’s Messiah, to John Williams iconic Jurassic Park score live to a screening of the film
• Drag queen royalty: Peaches Christ, Baga Chipz, Ginger Johnson, Kyran Thrax and Le Gateau Chocolat are presenting Christmas Gaiety: A Fabulous Festive Extravaganza
• Family events: Santa’s Christmas Party, The Muppet Christmas Caroland Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
• Comedians: Rob Brydon, Lucy Beaumont, Simon Amstel, Phil Wang and more
• Music from Liverpool legend Rebecca Ferguson
• Christmas movie classics including Love Actually and It’s a Wonderful Life
• Festive events in the Music Room including: Dan Astles and Abby Meysenburg, A Winter Union, The Albion Christmas Show and Baked a la Ska

What’s On with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Audiences can experience the full power of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a series of concerts. Conductor Lawrence Foster is presenting Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams on Thursday 4 December alongside Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 and Liszt’s Orpheus. Classical traditions are upheld with the annual Spirit of Christmas concerts between the 19 and 23 December and Handel’s Messiah on the 10 January. Both concerts feature the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir alongside star soloists. Organist Ian Tracey is also back on the 22 December for a lunchtime Organ Recital of Christmas songs.

On the 28 and 29 December, the Orchestra will be performing John Williams’ iconic score from Jurassic Park. Audiences can watch the action-packed film while experiencing the magic of a full symphony orchestra.

For those looking for a Christmas party, the Orchestra are joined by drag artists Peaches Christ, Baga Chipz, Ginger Johnson, Kyran Thrax and Le Gateau Chocolat alongside West End star Kerry Ellis and conductor Edwin Outwater for an evening of outrageous festive fun on 13 December. New Year’s Eve plans are taken care of with Boogie Wonderland, where conductor Alfonso Casado Trigo, star vocalists and the Orchestra bring you disco hits from the 70s – to toast 2026 all tickets will include a glass of fizz delivered straight to seats!

The Orchestra and Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choirs are celebrating Santa’s Christmas Party on the 20 and 21 December, families are welcome for seasonal singalongs and lots of fun and games with presenter Alasdair Malloy and conductor Ellie Slorach.

What’s On in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Liverpool legend Rebecca Ferguson will be joined by friends on the 6 December to perform a range of Christmas classics including Santa Baby and White Christmas, as well as dance anthems and hits from her own catalogue. Rebecca says, ‘Christmas is definitely my favourite time of the year – I just love everything about it and performing around this time is extra special. You can’t beat a Liverpool crowd, we know how to have a good party and I hope everyone can get into the festive spirit and then have a good old dance! Over the years I’ve had some great nights performing at the Philharmonic and I’m looking forward to another in December!’. Tony Hadley will also be bringing the Christmas Big Band Tour to the Hall for a selection of timeless jazz standards and swing anthems on the 5 December.

Rob Brydon’s celebrated Christmas show is coming to Liverpool on the 11 December. Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, Rob will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. On the 17 December some of the country’s best comedians are performing a festive show, the line-up includes Lucy Beaumont (straight out of The Traitors castle), Simon Amstell, Phil Wang, Sharon Wanjohi, and Sarah Keyworth as host. 

Audiences can come together to watch Christmas classics: Love Actually in Concert is showing on the 1 December, the hilarious and heartfelt Muppet Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve, and one of the most enduring of all Christmas traditions It’s a Wonderful Life on the 21 and 24 December.

The Horrible Histories team are also back with Horrible Christmas – this hair-raising adventure through the ages takes place on the 18 December.

What’s On in the Music Room

Liverpool-based singer-songwriters Astles and Abby Meysenburg host the sixth edition of their annual Christmas show in the Music Room on the 3 December. Joined by an array of friends, musicians and creatives, Astles will also re-assemble the full Balloon Moon Orchestra – including a string quartet and harp – for this special evening that signals the start of the festivities every year. 

Liverpool Acoustic presents A Winter Union on the 7 December. A festive folk band like no other –  expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the band blast through a repertoire of brand-new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic. Widely regarded as the premier seasonal show – The Albion Christmas Show are presenting a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings on the 11 December. This year, they will feature material chosen by the band from the last 25 years of shows and albums.

Baked a la Ska are back with a Christmas party like no other – performing their fun-loving album Ska of Wonder, this band of assembled oddballs and pranksters are presenting Christmas classics with ska twist!

Christmas Gift Guide

If you are struggling for gift ideas this Christmas, why not treat your loved ones to a gift card they can exchange for tickets to any of our memorable concerts at the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. You can also dedicate a seat or gift one of our Memberships, which give music lovers treats and behind-the-scenes benefits all year round.

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