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London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies

A concert of festive film music, from John Williams's Home Alone score to Irving Berlin's White Christmas and Dimitri Tiomkin's music for It's a Wonderful Life. For film score fans and anyone who wants a nostalgic seasonal concert.

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When: Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 19:30
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page

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London Concertante
Band from London
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Christmas at the Movies Saturday 19 December 2026 | 7:30pm | Exeter Cathedral Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s Christmas at the Movies — a journey through the heartwarming worlds of beloved festive films. This festive celebration boasts a programme of music spanning the golden age of Hollywood to modern cinematic classics. The programme features music including John Williams’ magical score for Home Alone, the sweeping orchestral warmth of Alan Silvestri’s The Polar Express, John Debney’s playful score for Elf, and Craig Armstrong’s heartfelt music for Love Actually. Alongside these modern classics, the programme also celebrates the timeless stories and songs at the heart of Christmas. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas — the best-selling single of all time — evokes a golden age of nostalgic holiday glamour, while Dimitri Tiomkin’s score for It’s a Wonderful Life captures the warmth and soul at the heart of the season. Christmas at the Movies is a concert full of festive sparkle, nostalgia and cinematic magic — the perfect soundtrack to the season.

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London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies

Key information

When: Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 19:30
Where: Exeter Cathedral1 The Cloisters, EX1 1HSMore at this venue Map
Price: Not listed: check the ticket page

Visit original listing →

christmas

Who's playing

London Concertante
Band from London
Website ↗

About this event

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