Candlelight: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker & More ft. Ballet
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Tchaikovsky at Manchester Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Drinks Packages
🍾 Indulge in the perfect pairing for a night of ambiance and melody with our Candlelight Drinks Packages. Elevate your senses with a bottle of prosecco or with our beer package (x4) of either Asahi Super Dry or Brewdog’s Punk IPA. Specially curated to complement the soothing glow of candlelight, these premium beverages invite you to sip and savor the moment.
Add-on: Snapshot by Candlelight
📸 Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Snapshot by Candlelight is an enchanting photo service that makes the most of the beautiful glow of the candles. Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
Add-on: Candlelight Candle
🕯️ Elevate your ambience with our battery-powered candle, designed for an enchanting experience. This candle replicates the warm and inviting glow of a real flame, offering a safe and hassle-free alternative. Create a soothing atmosphere, and enjoy the calming flicker without worrying about wax or open flames.
General Info
📍 Venue: Manchester Cathedral
📅 Dates and times: various dates and times available (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
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Programme
- Scene n. 1 (Swan Lake Theme) + Ballet
- The Swan (C. Saint-Saens) + Ballet
- Little Swans
- Mirlitons + Ballet
- March nutcracker
- Sugar Plum Fairy + Ballet
- Sleeping Beauty vals (P. I. Tchaikovsky)
- Arabian Dance + Ballet
- Trish trash polka (Strauss)
- Chinese Dance + Ballet
- Pizzicato Polka (Strauss)
- Russian Dance + Ballet
- Pas de Deux Nutcracker (P. I. Tchaikovsky)
- Vals of the Flowers + Ballet
Performers
- String quartet - Bloomsbury String Quartet
- Ballerinas - Madrid Dance Company

User reviews
- Peter F.Jan 2022An amazing location. The candle lights lighting up the venue with the amazing dancers and fantastic orchestra really made it very special.
- Peter C.Mar 2022Fantastic evening… would definitely recommend it!
- Josie B.Mar 2022Beautiful music in a beautiful setting with beautiful friends
- Jane M.Mar 2022Lovely atmosphere; great quartet; elegant dancers
- Sarah A.Mar 2022Absolutely wonderful ❤️
- Kara C.Jan 2022Loved it! A beautiful place made even more beautiful with the candle light. A very intimate performance. Beautiful! A great night.
- Sarah P.Jan 2022Excellent, my first time at this venue. Well organised event. Music by the string quartet and the two ballet dancers was absolutely amazing. I and my friends thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
- Rebecca R.Jan 2022Absolutely amazing night. The Perfect setting with incredible music and ballet dancers. Highly recommended! Also big shout out to the fever staff who were amazing and really looked after me and my grandmother.
- Sophie A.Jan 2022truly stunning. the most magical hour i’ve ever experienced. the dancers were incredible and the string quartet… wow. just thank you.
- Lindsey C.Jan 2022Amazing! The music was beautiful as was the dancing. The candlelight added to a wonderful atmosphere in the perfect venue.
- Karen E.Jan 2022What a lovely event! Such talented musicians and dancers and the candlelit cathedral setting was perfect.
- Omar M.Nov 2021Definitely worthwhile. Excellent evening.
- Lucy S.Sept 2021Beautiful and so memorable!
- Audrey L.Oct 2021Amazing night The atmosphere the venue and the music brilliant
- Sharon D.Nov 2021Lovely evening beautiful orchestra and dancers
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How to get there?
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
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Select date and session
28 Dec
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