André Rieu’s biggest ever Christmas celebration comes to UK cinemas this December.
The world-renowned violinist and conductor brings his new concert spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen for two days only – 6 and 7 December 2025.
Filmed in Rieu’s hometown of Maastricht, Merry Christmas transforms the concert hall into a glittering “Winter Palace” of chandeliers, twinkling Christmas trees, falling snow, Venetian candelabras and romantic lighting. Featuring nearly 1,000 performers, including 400 brass players, 300 dancers, 100 orchestra members and 94 ice skaters, this year’s event marks Rieu’s largest Christmas production to date.
“To give Christmas concerts in my hometown Maastricht has always been a dream of mine and I am excited that they have now become a beloved tradition,” said André Rieu. “When I see the happy faces of my audience and their excitement when they dance in the aisles, I am the happiest man in the world.”
Audiences can expect a joyful blend of carols, waltzes, and festive classics, from O Holy Night and Silent Night to Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The programme features a number of special performances, including Emma Kok’s dazzling rendition of Let It Go from Frozen and Anna Reker’s breathtaking Carol of the Bells.
Presented by Piece of Magic Entertainment, Merry Christmas will screen in over 500 cinemas across the UK, with encore showings to follow. The event also includes a behind-the-scenes look at Maastricht’s Christmas markets, hosted by Charlotte Hawkins (Classic FM, Good Morning Britain), and an exclusive interview with Rieu available only to cinemagoers.
For many fans, André Rieu’s festive cinema concerts have become a cherished seasonal tradition, combining world-class music with the magic of Christmas on the big screen.
André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas is in cinemas across the UK – 6 & 7 December 2025
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