Bristol Ensemble

Carmina Burana
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3
Warlock Capriol Suite
Orff Carmina Burana
Bristol Ensemble
Fitzhardinge Consort
You may know it as the X Factor’s audition music – or the music from the 1970s Old Spice advert. It was even used in Only Fools and Horses. O Fortuna, from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, must be one of the most widely recognised and iconic pieces of classical music.
Bristol Ensemble and the Fitzhardinge Consort perform the whole of Carmina Burana, filling St George’s with its thunderous, joyous choral sections and more idyllic songs and dances, originally inspired by a set of medieval poems. The full programme takes in other beautiful, popular twentieth-century pieces, also inspired by Renaissance dances and melodies. A gorgeous, exhilarating, even tumultuous, evening of music (guaranteed to make you want to buy a surf board).

Exeter Philharmonic Choir: The Weather Book
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS, United Kingdom
Johannes Brahms Tragic Overture
Ralph Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region
Johannes Brahms Alto Rhapsody
Cecilia McDowall The Weather Book
Francis Poulenc Gloria
Exeter Philharmonic Choir
Bristol Ensemble
Agnes Auer soprano
Seohyun Go soprano
Cecily Shaw mezzo soprano
Howard Ionascu conductor
Exeter Philharmonic Choir launches its 2025/26 season with the world première of a new choral work, The Weather Book, by one of the UK’s leading composers, Cecilia McDowall, co-commissioned by the choir with the Gustav Vasa Chamber Choir in Stockholm. This explores aspects of the history of weather and meteorology – appropriately for the city that is home to the world-renowned Met Office!
Cecilia’s inspiration for the commission was to link the UK and Sweden through references to climate. She worked with poet and librettist Kate Wakeling to discover different aspects of weather- related topics.
The first movement, ‘Celsius Rising’, was written for the Swedish choir, who performed it in Stockholm in March.
Cecilia then wrote the second and third movements, ‘History of Air’ and ‘The Weather Book’, for Exeter Philharmonic Choir. The entire work receives its world première on 8 November.
Bristol Ensemble will open the concert with Brahms’ Tragic Overture. This is one of a pair of overtures (the other being the Academic Festival Overture) written by Brahms in 1880, to thank Breslau University for his award of an honorary doctorate.
Vaughan Williams’ setting of Walt Whitman’s poem, Toward the Unknown Region, was composed in 1906 and first performed at the Leeds Festival the following year. It reflects the spirit of adventure felt by an explorer on a journey of discovery.
Brahms composed his Alto Rhapsody in 1869, based on text from Goethe’s poem, Harzreise im Winter. In it, the alto soloist depicts the agonies of a despairing recluse, wandering through the Harz Forest, until a four-part chorus finally brings comfort with a shared prayer to the ‘Father of Love’.
Poulenc’s ever-popular Gloria, a setting of text from the Latin Mass, was written in 1959. In its six short movements, soloist, choir and orchestra display many musical contrasts, ranging from solemnity, through lyricism, to pure joy.

City of Bristol Choir: Brahms Requiem
2025-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
City of Bristol Choir
Bristol Youth Choir Upper Voices
Bristol Ensemble
Esther Mallett soprano
Felix Kemp baritone
Edmund Hastings tenor
David Ogden conductor
Brahms Requiem
Chilcott Move Him into the Sun
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves
Vaughan Williams Prelude to the 49th Parallel
On this Remembrance Sunday, the 100 voices of City of Bristol perform Brahms’ mighty German Requiem, one of the greatest of all choral works with moments of power and resilience, and others of profound tenderness and heartfelt passion.
This deeply human and comforting music, filled with hope and solace, offers a space to honour the memory of those lost in conflict, and to reflect on peace and renewal. The Upper Voices from Bristol Youth Choir join City of Bristol Choir for a performance of Bob Chilcott’s vivid settings of poems by Wilfred Owen. The 5-movement work reflects not only the futility of war, but also themes of beauty, love and the natural world, especially the sun as source of light, life, energy and hope. Two short evocative and popular orchestral works complete the programme.

The Beatles by Candlelight
2025-11-13 19:30 - 20:30 | The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE, United Kingdom
Experience the iconic melodies of The Beatles like never before in the Bristol Ensemble’s stunning orchestral concert.
Let the gentle glow of candlelight set the mood as you immerse yourself in rich, sweeping arrangements that celebrate the legendary band’s timeless magic.
An unforgettable evening of nostalgia, warmth, and musical brilliance – the perfect way to welcome the cozy season!

Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble
Emma Johnson clarinet
Viv McLean piano
Mozart
Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Clarinet Concerto in A K.622
Piano Concerto in C No 21 K.467
Join the Bristol Ensemble and world-class soloists Emma Johnson and Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of Mozart’s most beloved works.
The programme features the sparkling overture to The Marriage of Figaro, a vivacious and joyful work, alongside Mozart’s final instrumental work, the lyrical Clarinet Concerto in A, K 622, performed one of Britain’s most distinguished clarinettists, Emma Johnson, and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 21 in C, K 467 known for its elegance and emotional depth, performed by acclaimed soloist Viv McLean.

Stroud Choral Society: The Dream of Gerontius
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
Stroud Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Victoria Simmonds mezzo soprano
Ed Lyon tenor
Darren Jeffrey bass
Simon Bell conductor
Edward Elgar’s The Dream Of Gerontius is an emotionally-powerful setting of Cardinal Newman’s poem about the journey of an ordinary person’s soul through death to judgment before God. First performed in Birmingham Town Hall in 1900, it is now widely considered one of the great choral masterpieces, scored for full orchestra, three soloists, and a large choir.

Nailsworth: Music for Wind Ensemble
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Jean Francaix Wind Quartet
George Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow
Richard Rodney Bennett Travel Notes
Andrey Rubstov Four Bagatelles
Bristol Ensemble Wind Quartet present a programme that is at once elegant, spirited, and deeply engaging. From the sparkling wit and neoclassical finesse of Jean Françaix, to the refined lyricism and rhythmic verve of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, and the contemporary vibrancy of Andrey Rubtsov, this programme celebrates the wind ensemble as a palette of infinite nuance and personality.
Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

From Darkness to Light: Britten, Strauss, and Vaughan Williams
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Britten Les Illuminations
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Strauss Metamorphosen
Elizabeth Watts director/soprano
Bristol Ensemble
The internationally-acclaimed soprano, Elizabeth Watts, directs the Bristol Ensemble in this powerful exploration of human suffering and transcendence.
Britten’s Les Illuminations, based on nine poems by Arthur Rimbaud, forms the centrepiece of the concert, performed here in the version for soprano. Vaughan Williams’ iconic Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, scored for string quartet and two string orchestras, is one of the best loved works of English string music.
Richard Strauss’s powerful and evocative elegy for 23 solo strings, Metamorphosen, ends this program of music exploring darkness, light, and human suffering. Composed just after the second world war, in response to the bombing of German cultural and artistic centres, its poignant closing bars reference the funeral March from Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony in a defiant gesture signifying the power of art over warfare.

A Baroque Journey by Candlelight: The Sounds of European Cities
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, Chew Magna, Chew Magna, BS40 8SF, United Kingdom
Vivaldi Concerto in C, RV 114, ‘Paris Concerto’Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major, ‘London’Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068Boccherini Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid (Night Music of the Streets of Madrid), Op. 30, No. 6

Start your journey in Paris with Vivaldi’s Concerto in C, RV 114 (‘Paris Concerto’); continue on to London to revel in the city’s splendour with Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D major (‘London’), and pause to admire the grace and grandeur of Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068. As night falls, wander through the streets of Madrid with Boccherini’s Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid (Night Music of the Streets of Madrid), Op. 30, No. 6 — all interwoven with baroque favourites and a few unexpected delights along the way!

Henleaze Concert Society: Baroque Brilliance
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Handel Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 6, No.1
Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060R
Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins in B minor RV 580
Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto in E Minor, RV 484
Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531
Bach Concerto for two violins in D minor BWV 1043
A concert featuring treasures of the Baroque period showcasing solo instruments in some sparkling and virtuosic concertos where elegance meets energy, and musical lines dance with vitality. This programme brings together masterpieces by three of the era’s greatest composers – Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi – in a showcase of dazzling ensemble interplay and solo virtuosity.
We begin with Handel’s Concerto Grosso in G Major, the radiant opening to his famed Opus 6 set. With its graceful melodies and spirited counterpoint, this work reflects Handel’s flair for drama and lyrical invention.
Bach’s Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor follows – an intimate, expressive dialogue between two contrasting voices. Thought to be a reconstruction of a lost original, this concerto is a gem of intertwining lines and emotional depth.
Vivaldi then takes centre stage with his brilliant Concerto for Four Violins, a tour de force of coordination and. The lively interplay among the soloists is as thrilling to watch as it is to hear.
In the Bassoon Concerto in E minor, Vivaldi showcases the bassoon’s lyrical and agile qualities, elevating this often-overlooked instrument to the spotlight with dramatic flair and wit.
Next, the Concerto for Two Cellos delivers dark, resonant beauty and fiery passion in equal measure – one of Vivaldi’s most loved and powerful double concertos.
We close with one of Bach’s most enduring works, the Concerto for Two Violins. Its sublime second movement is a Baroque jewel—an emotional heart-to-heart between the violins – framed by outer movements full of rhythmic drive and contrapuntal brilliance.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50
Tickets for non members £21
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office.
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

Orchestral Queen at the Spiegeltent
2025-11-27 19:30 - 21:40 | Christmas Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square, Off Canons Way, The Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
We simply cannot wait for this one! Performed in the fabulous setting of the Spiegeltent, the 23-piece Bristol Ensemble will reimagine Queen’s greatest hits, highlighting the band’s dramatic flair, rich harmonies, and powerful melodies in a way only a live orchestral performance can. From the anthemic Bohemian Rhapsody to the driving rhythm of Don’t Stop Me Now, this concert celebrates one of the most iconic and influential bands in rock history.
Take the WOW factor of the Spiegeltent, add that to the awesomeness of a full live orchestra, then stir in the magic of Queen’s music and….BOOM! You’ve got yourself a night to remember!
Book early to snag yourself a seat!
Tickets
Premium Circle £36 – Front theatre seating in centre
Standard Circle £32 – Theatre seating in the centre
Outer Circle £28 – Theatre seating in outer circle
Booth Package (seats 8) £224 – Includes entry for 8 people and your own booth with table service.
Booth Package (Seats 6) £168 – Includes entry for 6 people and your own booth with table service.
Accessible Seating £28 – Designated area for patron using a wheelchair or similar.
Essential Companion Seating £14 – Available for those to accompany audience members with accessible seating tickets.
For our seated shows we have a designated accessible area with spaces for wheelchairs. All spaces each have a seat next to them for a companion.
This show runs for approximately 80 mins and has an interval

Bath Choral Society: Christmas Oratorio
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT, United Kingdom
Bath Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Cressida Sharp soprano
Marta Fontanals-Simmons alto
Alexander Sprague Evangelist/tenor
Niall Anderson bass
Katrine Reimers conductor
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio joyously proclaims the Christmas story and Bath Choral Society’s performance will open the Christmas celebrations at Bath Abbey. Rendered here in English, the performance will take us through the story of the Nativity, sharing in the intimacy of the sleeping child, the pastoral joy of the shepherds, the jubilant song of the angels and the majestic arrival of the Magi.
“…festive elation and jubilation in music …beyond the reach of any other composer” John Eliot Gardiner

Preludes Music
2025-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
Preludes Music, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence, co-ordination, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning.
Preludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher.
Find out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes

Cosmos and Preludes Christmas concert
2025-12-04 13:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Two great local music initiatives for primary schools – St George’s ‘Cosmos Choir’ and Bristol Ensemble’s ‘Preludes Music’ – combine forces for their annual and fabulously festive lunchtime performance of high-spirited singing!
Admission is free with a retiring collection to support the continuation of these projects.

Cantores Chamber Choir: Celebrating Saint Nicolas
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | St Philip & St James Church, Leckhampton, 60 Grafton Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2DD
On St Nicolas Day, Cantores Chamber Choir directed by Simon Harper joins forces with the Bristol Ensemble, singers from the Beauregard Youth Choir, and soloists including tenor James Gilchrist, for a performance of Britten’s dramatic work St Nicolas and Haydn’s delightful Missa Sancti Nicolai.
Tickets £20 (u18s & students £5) available online.

Malmesbury Singers: A concert for St Nicolas Day
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Malmesbury Abbey, Malmesbury, SN16 0AA
Edward Elgar A Christmas Greeting
Gerald Finzi In Terra Pax
Benjamin Britten Saint Nicolas
Thomas Mottershead music director
Richard Edgar-Wilson Nicolas
Choristers from Llandaff Cathedral The Pickled Boys
Bristol Ensemble
Tickets £20 for adults, under 18s £5, available from www.malmesburysingers.co.uk

Nailsworth: Music for Piano Trio
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor
Haydn Piano Trio in G
Paul Israel piano
Simon Kodurand violin
Harriet Wiltshire cello
Chamber music for piano trio, performed by principals from the Bristol Ensemble. Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

The Snowman in Concert at the Spiegeltent
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Christmas Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square, Off Canons Way, The Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
Step into a world of wonder this winter as The Bristol Ensemble brings the beloved story of The Snowman to life in the Spiegeltent. Watch young imaginations take flight as this heartwarming tale is beautifully narrated, accompanied by live orchestral music and stunning aerial performance.
A magical experience for all ages, perfect for the festive season.
Ticket Info
General Admission – £18 – Unreserved Theatre Seating
Accessible Seating – £18 – Designated area for patron using a wheelchair or similar.
Essential companion Ticket – £9 – Available for those to accompany audience members with accessible seating tickets.
Under 1 year of age, no ticket is required, and child can sit on parents’ lap. While there will be rows of seating, there will also be a floor area at the front where little ones (and their adults!) can sit together and enjoy the show up close.
For seated shows there is a designated accessible area with spaces for wheelchairs. All spaces each have a seat next to them for a companion.

*Sold out* Christmas by Candlelight at Badminton House
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Badminton House, North Hall, Badminton Estate, Badminton, South Gloucestershire, GL9 1DD
Bristol Ensemble presents an evening of festive Christmas classics, celebrating the joy and warmth of the season through music. Step into the magic of Christmas in The North Hall at the historic Badminton House becomes the setting for an unforgettable evening of seasonal favourites. Illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, the acclaimed Bristol Ensemble will fill the air with melodies that capture the spirit of this most wonderful time of year.
Nestled in the heart of the South Gloucestershire countryside, Badminton House provides an exquisite backdrop for this intimate concert, with its grand architecture and storied heritage. Let the music of Christmas — from cherished traditional carols to much-loved festive masterpieces — surround you in an atmosphere of beauty and celebration.
Whether you are a lifelong devotee of Christmas music or simply looking to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, this evening promises to be a heart-warming celebration of music and tradition.
Arrival: 6:30 PM
Performance begins: 7:00 PM
Interval: 30 minutes for refreshments
Event ends: 9:00 PM

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum: Handel's Messiah
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
Handel’s Messiah with the Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum and Bristol Ensemble, conducted by Simon Bell with soloists Alexandra Kidgell, David Whitworth, Simon Wall and Felix Kemp. A wonderful start to the festive season.

Bridgerton Vol 2 candlelit concert at the Spiegeltent
2025-12-14 19:45 - 21:10 | Christmas Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square, Off Canons Way, The Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
Dearest gentle reader… the Bridgerton candlelit concert returns to the Spiegeltent with a brand-new setlist of music to stir the heart and dazzle the senses.
After the success of last years sellout show, we invite you to join us for Volume 2 – a truly magical (and we do not throw the phrase around willy nilly), spellbinding evening, where timeless classics and modern hits come together for an unforgettable musical experience.
Featuring new arrangements inspired by the beloved Netflix series, we are super chuffed to welcome back the The Bristol Ensemble, bringing Bridgerton’s iconic music to life in a unique candlelit concert at the Spiegeltent.
“performed in the round, with all the candles, and all the mirrors…oh my! It was quite honestly our favourite show of 2024, there is nothing quite like it “- Steve Meadows – Founder + Director, Spiegeltent.
We advise you book early to avoid disappointment!

*Sold out* Christmas Spectacular
2025-12-17 19:30 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
City of Bristol Choir
Bristol Ensemble
Roger Huckle director
David Ogden conductor
The 100 voices of City of Bristol Choir and professional orchestra Bristol Ensemble join forces to bring Christmas cheer and festivities to the St George’s Bristol stage. A firm favourite with audience members, this concert combines exquisite festive music with jollity and fun, under the direction of David Ogden and Roger Huckle.
“Simply wonderful! How amazing to make so many people so happy! Totally brilliant!” Audience member
Tickets £17 / £22 / £28 / £32, available from St George’s Bristol box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.

Handel's Messiah by candlelight
2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Choir of Royal Holloway
Bristol Ensemble
Rupert Gough conductor
Roger Huckle director
Bristol Ensemble and the Choir of Royal Holloway perform Handel’s ever-popular iconic work, Messiah, under the direction of Rupert Gough. Soloists are drawn from the young choir, singing from different places around the auditorium, bringing freshness and vitality to the work’s virtuosic and lyrical arias.

*Sold out* Christmas Spectacular
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Exultate Singers
Bristol Ensemble
David Ogden conductor
Roger Huckle director
Bristol Ensemble and Exultate Singers perform their annual feast of beautiful Christmas music, combining light-hearted joyfulness with atmospheric and moving carols and orchestral music, under the direction of David Ogden and Roger Huckle.
“The best Christmas show ever. Great mix of music, fantastic conductor, audience participation and comedy. What more could you ask for – fantastic.” Audience member
“A pure delight – a joyful mix of carols, classical pieces, comedy and audience participation – Christmas has arrived!” Audience member

Handel's Messiah
2025-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
Fitzhardinge Consort
Bristol Ensemble
Elin Manahan Thomas soprano
Amy Blythe alto
Michael Gormley tenor
Stephen Hamnett bass
Join The Fitzhardinge Consort and Bristol Ensemble for a special performance of Handel’s Messiah in the stunning surroundings of Bristol Cathedral.
With celebrated soloists Elin Manahan Thomas, Amy Blythe, Michael Gormley, and Stephen Hamnett, this one-night concert offers a chance to experience one of the most iconic works in classical music, performed with clarity, power, and poise.
More than a festive concert, this evening follows a centuries-old tradition: using Messiah as a force for good. All proceeds will go to the NSPCC, supporting their vital work with vulnerable children.
Why Messiah?
First performed in 1742 to raise funds for those in need, Messiah became a fixture of charitable giving thanks to Handel’s partnership with the Foundling Hospital – Britain’s first children’s charity. This Bristol performance carries that legacy into the present day, in support of the NSPCC’s ongoing mission.

*Sold out* Festive Fiesta
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
City of Bristol Choir
Bristol Ensemble
David Ogden conductor
Roger Huckle director
Join in with the 100 voices of City of Bristol Choir to sing some of your favourite carols, accompanied by professional orchestra the Bristol Ensemble. Festive orchestral music and beautiful carols sung by the choir are interspersed with uplifting traditional Christmas carols for audience members to sing, directed by David Ogden and Roger Huckle.
“Wonderful atmosphere with a great mix of classical music, carols and fun.” Audience member
Tickets £17 / £22 / £28 / £32, available from St George’s Bristol box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.

Children's Christmas Carnival
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble
Roger Huckle conductor
Kiera-Marie Somers presenter & vocals
Turlough Convery narrator
Bristol Ensemble bring their wholesome, interactive, and family-friendly Children’s Christmas Carnival to St George’s! Hosted by West End singer and actor Kiera Marie-Somers, the concert offers a fun introduction to all the instruments in the orchestra, showcasing their magic through a performance of Howard Blake’s ‘The Snowman’, narrated by renowned actor Turlough Convery (Sanditon, Slow Horses, Killing Eve), conducted by Roger Huckle and featuring dancers from Bristol Ballet Centre.
The event also features a festive mix of your favourite Christmas songs and Disney hits, guaranteed to get everyone singing, dancing, and filled with holiday cheer. It’s the ultimate Christmas celebration!
