Name: The Halle – The Best of John Williams
Start: 2026-04-17T19:30:00
Location: The Bridgewater Hall

Stephen Bell

The Bridgewater Hall

The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a ‘ewe’-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Hallé brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages.

The Hallé – The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep

Get ready to raise your voices and your holiday spirits as Christmas Carol Singalong returns to The Bridgewater Hall for a sparkling seasonal celebration like no other. Led by the inimitable Jonathan Cohen and featuring West End star Louise Dearman, this joyous singalong is packed with festive favourites, timeless classics, and all the carols you love to sing. Bring the whole family and bask in the warmth, wonder, and magic of live music at Christmas.

Christmas Carol Singalong

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams.

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

RG Live presents the Birmingham Stage Company production of Horrible Christmas!
This December, Horrible Histories is bringing a festive treat like no other. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure through the ages that will have you laughing, learning, and loving Christmas more than ever before.

Horrible Histories – Horrible Christmas

Step back in time for an unforgettable evening of big band brilliance with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This iconic ensemble brings the spirit of the 1940s to life, celebrating the unforgettable sound of Glenn Miller and the golden age of swing.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour!
Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

The Hallé – Gatsby & The Jazz Age

Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm.

The Hallé – Viennese New Year

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

Swan Lake

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

The Nutcracker

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

The Drifters

Katharina Wincor, in her Hallé conducting debut, will be joined by Anna Lapwood to perform Joseph Jongen’s Symphonie concertante, celebrating the ‘king of instruments’. Composed in 1926, this electrifying piece has been cemented as one of the greatest twentieth-century works for organ and orchestra. From resounding opening to blazing end, we have the rare opportunity to hear the magnificent Bridgewater Hall organ take a virtuosic starring role. Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier is a firm audience favourite, and the composer’s influence is woven throughout Korngold’s Schauspiel-Ouvertüre, which opens the programme. Premiering when Korngold was just 14 – having already had huge success with earlier works including his Der Schneemann (The Snowman) ballet at age 11 – the overture has many flavours of his later cinematic works.

The Hallé – Anna Lapwood Plays...

 The Galilee Quartet is a Palestinian ensemble of four siblings, Omar, Mostafa, Tibah, and Gandhi, named after their home region of Galilee. Drawing on their dual musical influences, they perform a unique blend of Western classical and Oriental Arabic music. Each member takes on multiple roles within the group, contributing to a rich and versatile sound. Their repertoire includes original compositions and songs that reflect their upbringing in Arab Palestinian culture alongside formal training in Western classical music.

The Galilee Quartet

Legendary film composer, John Williams’ music has inspired and captivated audiences worldwide for decades: from the iconic, spine-tingling themes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and many more. Join us for an incredible evening of music from one of cinema’s greats that has left a permanent mark on the big screen – with scores that truly bring the stories to life.