Festive Highlights
Top gigs, seasonal concerts, gift fairs + more to fill your stockings
The festive season is upon us and we’ve got a whole heap of great gift ideas, festive concerts and seasonal events for you to dive into.
The ever popular Made In Bristol Gift Fairs return for two bumper weekends packed full of handcrafted artisan gifts. And if you can’t decide on that perfect live music or gig experience, gift vouchers are the perfect present for the avid gig-goer, concert enthusiast and comedy fan.
Gigs & Concerts
Gigs & Concerts
Give the gift of live music this Christmas and buy tickets to see iconic artists and inspirational new music.
Gift Fairs
Gift Fairs
Browse hundreds of handmade gifts from local designer-makers at the Made In Bristol Gift Fairs.
Seasonal Events
Seasonal Events
For unmissable concerts and shows full of Christmas cheer, discover the festive events taking place this December.
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are the perfect present for the avid gig-goer and concert enthusiast.
Support Bristol Beacon
Help us give the gift of music this Christmas
We’re a music charity that uses music to bring joy, engage and inspire.
A donation of £25, £50 or £100 helps us to make space for music in the lives of thousands of people, every day of the year.
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The gift of live music
We think that there’s no better present than the joy of live music. So we’ve put together a collection of our favourite upcoming gigs and concerts.
From party-starters, to lyrical folk, to indie rockers – we’ve got something for every live music lover in our programme taking place at Bristol Beacon and in venues across the city.
Tickets as a gift
We use e-tickets for the majority of our events. We know that many customers will prefer to gift a physical ticket. To give an e-ticket as a gift, we recommend:
- Downloading your PDF e-ticket from your confirmation email, or from your Bristol Beacon account
- Sending the PDF e-ticket digitally to your recipient via email
- Printing your PDF e-ticket and sending it to your recipient physically
Unfortunately we’re not able to print e-tickets on behalf of customers.
Gigs you can’t miss
International icons and legends of music
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For the folk fan
Folk, country and Americana from both sides of the Atlantic
(0 events)Classical connoisseur
Traditional and contemporary classical music from international stars
(0 events)For the party-starters
Irresistible jazz, funk and soulful grooves
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For the lyric lover
Esteemed songwriters and intimate performers
(0 events)For the indie rocker
Bands you love, and bands yet to be discovered
(0 events)For the comedy fan
Sidesplitting comedians to make you giggle and guffaw
(0 events)Seasonal Events
The Snowman
Plus Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
Fri 8 Dec, 13:30 and 18:30
Beacon Hall
A very special performance featuring two of the UK’s best-loved and iconic animated films with live accompaniment from an outstanding professional orchestra.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Christmas Kitchen Disco
Wed 13 Dec, 19:30
Beacon Hall
Backed by a versatile six piece band, the Kitchen Disco Tour returns in 2023 for a night of reimagined pop classics, highlights from her own discography and even a generous helping of Christmas spirit.
Bristol Choral Society: Messiah
Sat 16 Dec, 19:30
Beacon Hall
Treat yourself to an evening of pure indulgence and nostalgia, with the melodies of Handel’s wonderful and best known work.
Kate Rusby
Sun 17 Dec, 19:00
Beacon Hall
Hailed as ‘The Start of Christmas’ for many, Kate Rusby’s Christmas Concerts perpetuate the tradition of Yorkshire carols – specific carols still sung in the pubs of South Yorkshire.
Lighting the Dark by Martin Green
Wed 20 Dec, 20:00
Lantern Hall
Christmas can be hard but ultimately, humans are wonderful. Join Ivor Novello-winning composer Martin Green on a trip through the challenges and joys of the festive season, with an all-star cast of incredible musicians.
Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas in Concert
Plus The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child
Thu 21 Dec, 14:30
Beacon Hall
Join the Mozart Symphony Orchestra this winter as they celebrate Raymond Briggs’ seasonal classic, Father Christmas. With the film playing on a big screen accompanied by a live orchestra and sound effects, this is a magical Christmas concert like no other!