Selby Abbey is delighted to welcome back The Christmas Orchestra in December 2025. If you didn’t manage to attend last year – book tickets now – you won’t be disappointed. Sit and watch the amazing light show which illuminates every part of the Abbey whilst listening to your favourite Christmas songs!
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
On 13th December our tour makes a special stop at Selby Abbey, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour
Celebrate this special time of year with us in Selby and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨
The Show
The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit, including:
Home Alone
Love Actually
Muppet Christmas Carol
The Nutcracker
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Bridget Jones Diary
Elf
The Christmas Orchestra promises a magical and energising festive journey, capturing the essence of Christmas, perfect for igniting your holiday spirit.
TICKET TYPES
GOLD VIP TICKETS
Tickets give you the best views at the event with the closest view of the stage and performance, plus a complimentary VIP concert programme.
⭐️ VIP TICKETS
Tickets give you close views of the view of the stage and performance, plus a complimentary VIP concert programme. All VIP seats will be behind VIP Gold Seats.
SIDE STAGE SEATS / CENTRAL SEATS / CHOIR STALL SEATS
All of these allocated seats will be unreserved seats, but you must keep to your allocated seating area due to capacity and allocations. Checks will be carried out throughout the night.
All Ticket types are unreserved seating and first come first serve.
Selby Abbey
Saturday 13th December 2025
⏰ Early Concert: 18:00
Doors open: 17:15
Show starts: 18:00
Show ends: 19:15
⏰ Late Concert: 20:30
Doors open: 19:45
Show starts: 20:30
Show ends: 21:45
Terms & Conditions;
https://www.thechristmasorchestra.co.uk/terms-conditions
Disclaimer: The Christmas Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All ticket sales are final, we do not offer refunds.
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Tickets are now on general sale and tickets are available on our website – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechristmasorchestra/1634537/r/web
There will be a licensed bar at this event. Payment can be made by cash or card.