Chester Cathedral is opening its doors to a much-loved musical event this year.
The Christmas Orchestra is making a triumphant return to the spiritual centre of the city for an evening featuring two concerts filled with uplifting festive music. Bringing the spirit of the season to the centre of Chester, the performances promise ticketholders a musical and magical Christmas memory to keep for years to come.
The show will feature a 16-piece chamber orchestra of accomplished musicians performing live on stage, accompanied by professional lighting and sound production. Designed to evoke nostalgia, the night’s programme is studded with seasonal music that includes traditional classics alongside festive favourites sourced from the soundtracks of beloved Christmas movies.
Those coming to the concert can expect to hear themes from “White Christmas”, “The Holiday”, “Elf”, “Die Hard”, “The Nutcracker” and family-friendly franchises like “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter”.
The Christmas Orchestra will now perform in the nave at Chester Cathedral on Thursday 26 November. The venue is situated in the heart of Chester on St Werburgh Street.
Doors to the early concert will open at 6.30 pm, with the show running from 7 pm to 8.15 pm. Doors to the late concert will open at 8.45 pm, with the show starting at 9.15 pm and ending at 10.30 pm. Ticket prices vary according to the view they offer of the performance.
Those attending are advised that no food or drink from outside is permitted within the cathedral at any point before or during the performance.